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politics1 year ago

Elizabeth Warren Takes Charge: Banking, Crypto, and Housing in Focus

Senator Elizabeth Warren is set to become the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, positioning her to challenge Republican priorities in Washington. Known for her progressive stance and criticism of Wall Street, Warren's influence will be tested as she navigates internal party dynamics and potential bipartisan collaborations. Her focus includes affordable housing and executive accountability, while her stance on cryptocurrency regulation remains critical. Despite not controlling the committee, Warren's ability to leverage her platform could significantly impact economic policy discussions.

via POLITICO|
#bipartisan-collaboration#cryptocurrency-regulation#elizabeth-warren
education2 years ago

"Alaska Legislature's 2024 Session Puts Focus on Education Funding and Republican Priorities"

Alaska House Republicans unveiled an education package including $190 million per year, falling short of educators' $350 million annual inflation adjustment request, with provisions for boosting internet speeds, teacher bonuses, home-schooled students, and increasing charter schools. The proposal was introduced in the House Rules Committee and faced opposition from minority members, with concerns raised about unequal treatment of teachers, potential violations of the state constitution, and centralized state control over charter school approvals.

via Anchorage Daily News|
#alaska#charter-schools#education
politics2 years ago

"NC Budget: Raises, Tax Cuts, and Medicaid Expansion Approved"

North Carolina's $30-billion budget, which includes Republican priorities and a long-sought Democratic victory on Medicaid expansion, will become law without Gov. Roy Cooper's signature. The budget, delayed by Republican disputes over expanded gambling, includes the expansion of Medicaid, providing health insurance to hundreds of thousands of the state's working poor. While Democrats criticized the budget for shortchanging schools and prioritizing power grabs, Republicans defended it, citing tax cuts, moderate raises for state employees, additional healthcare funding, and investments in infrastructure. The budget also grants the legislature expansive new powers and increases funding for private school vouchers.

via WRAL News|
#budget#democratic-victory#medicaid-expansion
politics2 years ago

Debt Relief Denial and Anxiety: The Political and Economic Implications

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona criticized Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy's proposal to raise the debt ceiling, which includes banning student-loan forgiveness and ending the payment pause. Cardona said the legislation will harm McCarthy's own constituents, including over 83,000 borrowers in his district. McCarthy's bill is unlikely to be signed into law, but it shows where Republicans' priorities lie, as they continue to oppose any student-debt relief efforts. Biden has maintained confidence in his debt relief's legality and criticized McCarthy's efforts to prevent millions of borrowers from receiving student-loan forgiveness.

via Business Insider|
#debt-ceiling#kevin-mccarthy#miguel-cardona