New Lawsuit: WA joins 20 other states suing Trump to halt Dept of Education firings

Washington state joined 20 other states in suing President Donald J Trump and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon today to stop the reduction of force of 50% of the department’s staff. “This massive reduction in force (RIF) is equivalent to incapacitating key, statutorily mandated functions of the Department, causing immense damage to Plaintiff States and […]
Biden announces new executive actions to combat gun violence

WSHINGTON D.C.—The Biden-Harris Administration announced executive actions to promote safe storage of firearms as part of President Joe Biden’s proposal in March 2023 to reduce gun violence. Biden has directed the Department of Education and the Department of Justice to carry out the following executive actions to help further promote safe storage and protect children: […]
Dept. of Education extends student loan payment pause through May 1, 2022

WASHINGTON D.C., December 23, 2021 – Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Education announced a 90-day extension of the pause on student loan repayment, interest, and collections through May 1, 2022. Biden’s prior extension of the student loan payment pause was set to end on January 31, 2022. According to the announcement, the extension will allow […]