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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

More than $7 million in grant funding has been awarded to the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges (ARRC) at Appalachian State University.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Wilkes County in week ending Mar. 15

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Alleghany County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 15

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Alleghany County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Hearing discusses updates needed for Fair Labor Standards Act

Today, Ryan Mackenzie, Chairman of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee, addressed a hearing titled "The Future of Wage Laws: Assessing the FLSA's Effectiveness, Challenges, and Opportunities."

Subcommittee examines AI's impact on K-12 education