President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Michigan Speaker of the House Joe Tate (D-Detroit) to the Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans. The commission aids in developing, implementing, and coordinating educational programs and initiatives for agencies such as the U.S. Department of Education. Specifically, the Commission provides advice to the president through the Secretary of Education on matters pertaining to educational equity and economic opportunity for Black communities.
Democratic Caucuses Reintroduce Legislation
Legislation that has faced a series of legal challenges was reintroduced this week in both the House and Senate. According to the sponsors, the legislation seeks to target affordability for workers and families, lower healthcare costs for local public employees, and...
