Whitman-Hanson Education Association

The start of a new year is a good time to check in and check priorities—in this case, the issues before Congress that matter to you the most. Last year, the top three issues for NEA members were education funding, GPO/WEP repeal, and educator pay. Please complete this form and tell us your priorities for 2024. Meanwhile, […]

Congress is rushing to vote on a bipartisan tax package that includes important steps toward reducing the recent increase in child poverty. The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024) would increase the amount of the Child Tax Credit, index it to inflation, and change how it is calculated to […]

New year, different speaker, same problems. Almost immediately upon its return to the Capitol, the House GOP majority descended into chaos and dysfunction. What went wrong this time? Last weekend, with deadlines to fund the government once again rapidly approaching, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reached a deal to avoid […]