From our DC bureau, #ArianaLFigueroa has explainer on how Biden administration's federal student loan repayment plan -- SAVE -- calculates payments based on a borrower’s income & family size & forgives older balances.

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/08/23/heres-what-to-know-about-new-federal-policies-for-repaying-student-loans/

Biden administration provides guidance on diversity in college admissions. Via #ArianaLFigueroa

ICYMI: #ArianaLFigueroa in our DC bureau rounds up the states introducing or enacting bills to loosen alcohol-serving rules, including Wisconsin, where legislation has been introduced but so far languishes w/o a hearing.

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/08/08/states-seek-to-let-teens-as-young-as-14-serve-booze-in-restaurants/

Parents have no right to allow their children to undergo gender transition, according to lawmakers championing the Constitution and limited gov't. Via #ArianaLFigueroa.

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/07/28/parents-have-no-right-to-allow-their-childrens-gender-transition-republicans-say/

While unauthorized border crossings are down 15% from last year, U.S. House GOP attacks #DHSgov secretary at hearing, w/ #RepTiffany claiming there's an "open border." Democrats & #SecMayorkas push back. Via #ArianaLFigueroa

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/07/26/biden-border-policies-ripped-by-u-s-house-gop-as-impeachment-threats-ramp-up/

On what would have been the 82nd birthday of Emmett Till, a Black boy kidnapped and murdered by two white men in Mississippi, President Joe Biden designated a new Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. #ArianaLFigueroa reports.

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/07/26/decrying-attempts-to-bury-history-biden-designates-emmett-till-national-monument/

Federal judge in No. California blocks Biden rule that required asylum seekers to do so from outside the U.S. or use an app. Via #ArianaLFigueroa

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/brief/federal-judge-blocks-biden-rule-that-limits-asylum-for-migrants-at-the-border/

Via #ArianaLFigueroa in our DC bureau, a Congressional panel including #RepGrothman attack Biden administration for granting #DACA recipients access to Medicaid and the #AffordableCareAct.

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/07/19/daca-recipients-medicaid-eligibility-slammed-by-u-s-house-republicans/

ICYMI: Bill that would ban transgender girls from girls' teams passes US House. Via #ArianaLFigueroa

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/04/20/u-s-house-approves-bill-banning-transgender-student-athletes-in-girls-sports/

Federal indictments for trafficking #Fentanyl target Mexican cartel. Via #ArianaLFigueroa.

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/04/17/mexican-cartel-targeted-by-biden-administration-in-multiple-fentanyl-indictments/

Wisconsin makes a cameo appearance in this story by our DC reporter #ArianaLFigueroa about efforts across the US to ease child labor laws. #EconomicPolicy #ChildLaborCLC #USDOL

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/04/11/kids-at-work-states-try-to-ease-child-labor-laws-at-behest-of-industry/

Election workers tell Senate hearing about threats they faced, efforts to counter misinformation during 2022 election, & need for $$ to help bolster their resources for smooth elections. Via #ArianaLFigueroa in our DC bureau.

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/03/29/state-election-officials-at-u-s-senate-hearing-discuss-threats-to-workers-call-for-funding/

ICYMI: Senate hearing examines #UnionBusting allegations at #Starbucks with testimony from former CEO + #SBWorkersUnited. Via #ArianaLFigueroa

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/03/30/bernie-sanders-confronts-former-starbucks-ceo-over-union-busting-allegations/

U.S. House committee passes national ban on transgender athletics via #ArianaLFigueroa.

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/03/09/national-ban-on-transgender-athletes-in-girls-sports-passed-by-u-s-house-panel/

From our DC bureau, #ArianaLFigueroa reports on a new study that shows who would be hit hardest if White House student loan forgiveness plan gets scrapped.

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/02/27/black-student-loan-borrowers-at-risk-as-u-s-supreme-court-weighs-forgiveness-plan/

Immigrant advocates & Congressional Democrats push back on #POTUS proposal to limit asylum grants for refugees via
#ArianaLFigueroa.

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/02/22/biden-administration-proposes-major-new-limits-on-asylum-at-the-border/

Via our DC bureau, #ArianaLFigueroa reports on new White House initiative investing $1B to address economic causes of migration in several Central American countries.

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/02/07/white-house-targets-economic-development-in-central-america-to-reduce-migration/

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In today's #WisconsinExaminer: While senators seek bipartisan deal for a pathway to citizenship for #undocumented people brought to US as children, chances of success look dim. Via #StatesNewsroom DC bureau's #ArianaLFigueroa.
https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2022/12/07/talks-over-protecting-dreamers-pick-up-in-congress-but-agreement-still-elusive/