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The Trump administration is advancing a sweeping set of regulatory changes that, if implemented, could permanently ...

The longtime college aid program is expanding to cover short-term vocational and technical training. To realize its full ...

Stricter immigration policies, tightening visa allowances and political rhetoric have impacted international enrolment in ...

A prescription refill program that quietly launched in Utah earlier this year has kicked off a big medical debate: Is ...

The U.S. Department of Education has granted barbering, cosmetology and massage-therapy programs more time to comply with its new accountability rule, recognizing the skilled, tip-earning work of ...

FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL MEEETING DEVOLVES INTO CHAOS. A routine meeting of the Freeport City Council Monday night ended ...

A Trump administration rule that could have pushed some public servants off the fast track to student loan forgiveness was ...

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Did Virginia Lawmakers Accidentally Repeal All Marijuana Penalties? Virginia lawmakers who led the fight to legalize recreational marijuana sales are seeking to clarify that the legislation they ...

After losing civil service protections, some federal employees now in Schedule Policy/Career fear for their job security and ...

A new rule could put millions of Medicaid recipients at risk of losing their coverage — here's how to protect yourself before ...