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Posted June 19, 2017

Press Releases, Health Care, Higher Education, California

California FY 17-18 Budget Agreement Makes Strong Investments in Postsecondary and Career Technical Education, But Fails to Expand Health Care Options for All Young Adults

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 19, 2017 Contact: Sarah Schultz, sarah.schultz@younginvincibles.org, 202.734.6510 [Oakland, CA] — California lawmakers last Thursday gave final approval of its version of the 2017-18 budget. The $183 billion budget now sits on Governor Brown’s desk and awaits...

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Posted June 15, 2017

Press Releases, Workforce & Finances, National

New Executive Order Could Erode Quality of Apprenticeships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2017 Contact: Allie Aguilera, allie.aguilera@younginvincibles.org, 202.734.6529 Trump Administration’s Apprenticeships Executive Order Could Threaten Program Quality & Millennials’ Efforts to Get New Skills [WASHINGTON]- Today, President Trump signed an executive order relaxing the registration standards of...

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Posted June 14, 2017

Press Releases, Higher Education, National

Department of Education To Roll Back Protections for Defrauded Students and Eliminate Accountability Measure for Career Education Programs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 14, 2017 Contact: Sarah Schultz, sarah.schultz@younginvincibles.org, 202.734.6510 [Washington]- Today, the Department of Education announced its plans to roll back two essential regulations in place to protect students from predatory colleges and allow them to get justice when they’ve...

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Posted June 6, 2017

Press Releases, Health Care, Texas

Advocates Call for Swift Action by the Legislature on Maternal Health in Special Session

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 6, 2017 Contact: Sarah Schultz, sarah.schultz@younginvincibles.org, 202.734.6510 Advocates Call for Swift Action by the Legislature on Maternal Health in Special Session Today, a group of organizations dedicated to the health and safety of Texas families welcomed...

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Posted May 24, 2017

Press Releases, Health Care, National

Latest CBO Score Confirms What We Already Know: AHCA Hurts Young Americans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 24, 2017 Contact: Sarah Schultz, sarah.schultz@younginvincibles.org, 202.734.6510 Latest CBO Score Confirms What We Already Know: AHCA Hurts Young Americans Today, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) confirmed that the AHCA will result in fewer people insured, market...

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“While Trump's push to completely repeal the ACA was always cruel, the lawsuit is even more dangerous in the midst… https://t.co/8aFhNXqiSr

"Listening to Black women (and girls) is vitally important, because those of us who pay attention to the condition… https://t.co/wnWsmCm0cI

"It's not just about money. Black youth will bear permanent scars from this recession." https://t.co/gdveh88o8f

During the spring & summer semesters, international students were offered flexibility and allowed to stay in the US… https://t.co/g8nWIIcq6q

“It is critical that LGBTQ organizations do not think the quest for LGBTQ equality is separate, distinct, and devoi… https://t.co/kzYzlj2FyV

“It’s just kind of like … the millennial story. We keep working for this future that’s not really coming.” https://t.co/v8rAHGg08b

If you’ve had COVID-19, your plasma can literally save lives. To find out how to donate, go to… https://t.co/zxxcliyrLG

Thanks so much to @GovofCO for signing College Credit for Work Experience! This bill will make a huge impact on you… https://t.co/OKK3saAB4O

In just 15 days, expanded unemployment benefits for 30+ million Americans will expire. This pandemic isn't over --… https://t.co/AUshgcS2r2

"There were moments when I had to choose between paying off my college debt and housing or food." Tuition and fee… https://t.co/krYdFjP849