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The Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, under the leadership of Representative Rick Allen from Georgia, will convene a hearing on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 10:15 a.m. The session, titled “Game Changer: the NLRB,...

Hearing on health care access and affordability to take place at Rayburn House Office

The Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, led by Chair Rick Allen (R-GA), will convene a hearing tomorrow morning at 10:15 a.m. The session, titled "A Healthy Workforce: Expanding Access and Affordability in Employer-Sponsored...

Kiley explores AI's role and impact on K-12 education

Today in Washington, DC, a hearing was held by the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee to discuss the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on K-12 education.

Walberg reintroduces act to expand health care for small businesses

Today, Congressman Tim Walberg, the Chairman of the Education and Workforce Committee, reintroduced H.R. 2528, known as the Association Health Plans Act.

Residents of Wilkes County received $14,698 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 39th in North Carolina

By High Country Times | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Wilkes County received an average of $14,698 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 39th highest in North Carolina.

Ashe County: Residents received $56.37 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By High Country Times | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.7% of income in Ashe County, providing an average of $2,079 per capita to residents.

Foxx comments on Columbia president's tenure and proxy voting

By High Country Times | Mar 30, 2025

On March 30, 2025, U.S. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx expressed opinions on social media regarding proxy voting and leadership at Columbia.

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High Country Times area weekly mass times

By High Country Times | Mar 29, 2025

The following parishes in the High Country Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Chairman Walberg addresses Columbia University leadership change amid antisemitism concerns

Today, Congressman Tim Walberg from Michigan, who chairs the Education and Workforce Committee, responded to the recent announcement by Katrina Armstrong, the interim president of Columbia University, about her decision to step down.

Virginia Foxx calls for closing the Department of Education in latest tweets

Virginia Foxx, serving North Carolina’s 5th district, recently shared her perspectives on educational policy and party dynamics on social media.

Foxx backs legislation to support businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene

Representative Virginia Foxx has announced her support for the Helene Small Business Recovery Act, a legislative initiative authored by Representative Chuck Edwards.

Watauga County: Medicaid dependency reached 1.7% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.7% of income in Watauga County, providing an average of $835 per capita to residents.

Lawmakers raise concerns over response to campus antisemitism at five colleges

By High Country Times | Mar 27, 2025

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg and Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens have sent letters to five colleges regarding their responses to antisemitism on campus.

House passes DETERRENT Act to address foreign influence in universities

By High Country Times | Mar 27, 2025

Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act, formally known as H.R. 1048.

Alleghany County: 35.6% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 18th in North Carolina

By High Country Times | Mar 27, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 35.6% of income in Alleghany County—ranking it 18th most dependent among North Carolina counties.

Appalachian State to test emergency siren system on April 2

Appalachian State University will conduct a test of its Boone campus siren warning system on April 2 at 11:55 a.m. The university's Emergency Preparedness website offers examples of the tones used during emergencies or tests.

Hearing to discuss employer-sponsored health care access and affordability

The Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions is set to hold a hearing on improving access and affordability in employer-sponsored health care.

Virginia Foxx emphasizes school choice as educational freedom

Virginia Foxx has reiterated her commitment to educational freedom through school choice in recent tweets dated March 23-26, 2025.

Lawmakers request reversal of proposed rule affecting 14(c) certificates for disabled employment

Representatives from the Education and Workforce Committee, including Chairman Tim Walberg, along with several colleagues, have addressed a letter to Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer.

Rural talent lab funded with $7M grant aims at boosting education in five states