Government

Mo. budget leader pitches college tuition, funding deal

Missouri’s House budget leader on Wednesday said he’s trying to work out a deal to avoid Gov. Eric Greitens’ proposed cuts to higher education funding, if schools don’t raise tuition. Associated PressCopyright 2018 The Associated…


Washington Watch: DACA ‘deadline’ has muted impact

For the last six months, the nearly 700,000 enrollees in the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program have had today, March 5, circled on their calendars. Jim HermesJim Hermes is associate vice president…




Miss. lawmakers: Schools could let teachers carry guns

Some Mississippi lawmakers want to give schools the options of arming teachers in an effort to prevent future school shootings. Associated PressCopyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,…


Developing a workforce for energy infrastructure jobs

Much of the discussion around the federal government investing more in the nation’s infrastructure has focused on transportation — roads, bridges, highways, airports and the like — and the workforce needed to make those upgrades….




Washington Watch: No go on Senate DACA bills

The Senate has failed to pass legislation that would have provided permanent legal status for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) enrollees and other Dreamers. Jim HermesJim Hermes is associate vice president of government relations…


N.C. governor touts importance of workforce education

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says the Vernon Malone College and Career Academy is “a perfect example of what works.” Laurie Clowersis vice president of communications and marketing at Wake Technical Community College in North…