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Washington Update

June 2026

Friends and colleagues,

The semester has wound down, though I know the work never really pauses for this group...

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This update covers the period from the April 28 Senate Labor-HHS-Education hearing through the May 14 House Education and Workforce hearing and into next week’s three federal closes. Read more >

Dear Colleagues,

Last week’s update was held back so a fast-moving stretch could settle. Several developments since then sharpen the picture, particularly on workforce legislation, student loan policy...

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