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Democratic lawmakers reintroduce bill to raise minimum teacher pay to $60,000

Democratic lawmakers reintroduce bill to raise minimum teacher pay to $60,000

by Kaitlin Bender-Thomas | Feb 8, 2023 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers reintroduced the American Teacher Act on Wednesday, following President Joe Biden’s call to raise teacher salaries during his State of the Union address this week.  Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) introduced the bill last year, and if...
In his State of the Union address, Biden emphasized unity while House Dems warn of a dysfunctional GOP

In his State of the Union address, Biden emphasized unity while House Dems warn of a dysfunctional GOP

by Brennan Leach | Feb 8, 2023 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – In his first State of the Union address to a divided Congress, President Joe Biden emphasized unity. House Democrats, however, spotlight chaos and dysfunction within the GOP that have made that goal nearly impossible.  Biden began his speech Tuesday...
House Education and Workforce Committee debates parental involvement, LGBTQ+ curriculum in schools

House Education and Workforce Committee debates parental involvement, LGBTQ+ curriculum in schools

by Joanna Hou | Feb 8, 2023 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON — Representatives in the Education and Workforce committee gathered to discuss leading issues in American education at a Wednesday hearing as debates about determining school curricula continue to dominate several state legislatures.  A variety of topics...
Democrats praise Biden’s State of the Union speech, but some are quiet on his 2024 bid

Democrats praise Biden’s State of the Union speech, but some are quiet on his 2024 bid

by Logan Schiciano | Feb 8, 2023 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – As President Joe Biden unofficially kicks off his campaign with a trip to Wisconsin on Wednesday following his State of the Union address, several Democrats aren’t openly encouraging the president to run for reelection.  When asked if Biden should run in...
Biden urges bipartisan border legislation at State of the Union

Biden urges bipartisan border legislation at State of the Union

by Saul Pink | Feb 8, 2023 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden touted the recent decrease in crossings at the southern border while urging Congress to pass bipartisan immigration reform at the State of the Union address Tuesday. “If you won’t pass my comprehensive immigration reform, at least pass...
President Biden preaches unity – sort of – to Republicans during State of the Union

President Biden preaches unity – sort of – to Republicans during State of the Union

by Kate Walter | Feb 8, 2023 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON- Speaking in front of a divided Congress for the first time during his presidency, President Joe Biden rooted his State of the Union address in bipartisan appeals, while also drawing a distinct contrast between Democrat and Republican priorities.  The...
Arkansas Governor slams Biden’s State of the Union address in Republican response

Arkansas Governor slams Biden’s State of the Union address in Republican response

by Julia Narvaez Munguia | Feb 8, 2023 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-Ark.) denounced President Biden, citing that he is the first president to “surrender to a woke mob” in a Republican response to the State of the Union address on Tuesday. The former White House press secretary in the...
Amid increasing global economic competition, Biden promotes education access at State of the Union

Amid increasing global economic competition, Biden promotes education access at State of the Union

by Joanna Hou | Feb 8, 2023 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden highlighted the progress his administration has made in education access and called for improved mental health access for the nation’s youth at the State of the Union Tuesday.   Biden said a well-educated workforce helps the U.S. stay...
‘Let’s finish the job:’ Biden State of the Union speech stresses unity, economy and national security

‘Let’s finish the job:’ Biden State of the Union speech stresses unity, economy and national security

by Nicole Markus | Feb 7, 2023 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden focused his second State of the Union address on the need for unity and “finishing the job” to help the U.S. bring down inflation, improve health care access and confront national security threats. Biden started out by promoting his...
Biden highlights economic achievements in speech, reiterates debt limit stance

Biden highlights economic achievements in speech, reiterates debt limit stance

by Davis Giangiulio | Feb 7, 2023 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON — Boosted by a strong jobs report last week and declining inflation, President Joe Biden in his second State of the Union Address touted his economic plan which he says is working. Despite suffering a difficult  first two years in office with the highest...
Biden re-emphasizes U.S. support for Ukraine in second State of the Union

Biden re-emphasizes U.S. support for Ukraine in second State of the Union

by Jacob Wendler | Feb 7, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON –– President Joe Biden underscored America’s steadfast support for Ukraine during his second State of the Union address Tuesday night, noting the administration’s actions to date and committing to standing by its ally. Just weeks before the one-year...
Biden’s comments on growing tensions with China were vaguer than expected

Biden’s comments on growing tensions with China were vaguer than expected

by Emiliana Betancourt | Feb 7, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — U.S. relations with China have grown tense lately, especially after the U.S. shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon. A balloon that “was purposely launched as a calculated show of force,” Rep. Mark Rogers declared Tuesday at an Armed Services Committee...
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