Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here. HOUSE House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) and incoming Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued statements opposing U.S. Department of Education (ED) Secretary John King’s upholding of ED’s decision […]
HOUSTON (Dec. 20, 2016) – Active adults age 50-plus are encouraged to attend open house events for the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) at Lone Star College to continue their journey of learning. The first open house event will be held Jan. 7 and events continue throughout the month of January. “The ALL classes were […]
Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here. BUDGET The House and Senate passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) (H.R. 2028) that will continue funding for the Federal government through April 28, 2017. The legislation also contains funding for Flint’s contaminated […]
HOUSTON (Dec. 9, 2016) – The Dr. Linda Stegall Excellence in Education Endowment scholarships were awarded to 24 LSC-Kingwood students who have demonstrated academic achievement and success. The recipients each received $3,500 to continue their second year of study at Lone Star College. “I am so grateful for this scholarship and I hope to […]
HOUSTON (Dec. 8, 2016) – The Lone Star College Board of Trustees unanimously approved a tuition exemption for seniors 65 years of age or older. The vote took place during the November board meeting. “This exemption was a direct result of a citizen who spoke before the board and requested we take this action,” said […]
HOUSTON (Dec.7, 2016) – Members of the Lone Star College Board of Trustees selected Dr. Alton Smith to serve as chairman of the board. Smith represents District 3 in the Lone Star College System. The vote was made at the December board meeting. “I am grateful to the board members for their trust in me,” […]
Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here. HOUSE The House Republican Steering Committee has selected former House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) to be the Chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce […]
Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here. Committee News and Schedule House Education and the Workforce Committee Press Release: Kline, Walberg Respond to Judicial Decision on Overtime Rule Press Release: Scott Statement on Nomination of Betsy DeVos as Education Secretary Senate […]
