Governmental Relations – ASPIRE, Inc.

Sen. Thune visits DWU

Senator John Thune was on the Dakota Wesleyan University campus last week during the National TRIO Day. We talked with him about the reauthorization of higher education, and I thought it went well. In addition, one of our students did...

March 4, 2019

ASPIRE Governmental Relations

Federal Budget Updates

* House and Senate reached an agreement for FY17 * This was signed into law May 5, 2017 * 50 Million increase (5.6%) TRIO Funding * Language in bill provides increase funding for existing TRIO grant programs * Increase grants awarded for FY17 *Allowing reading of...

May 10, 2017

ASPIRE Audio & Video Governmental Relations TRIO

Prep for Policy

Prep 4 Policy! Watch the latest tutorial “How to get to know your legislators” from Ally Garcia, on getting to know your representatives. #prep4policy

February 15, 2017

Governmental Relations

COE Update

The following is an update from COE: Government Relations Update Only 7 WEEKS remain until Congress returns to Washington, DC to determine whether TRIO will receive a $60 Million increase. As legislators continue to meet with constituents in anticipation...

October 25, 2016

Category: Governmental Relations

Sen. Thune visits DWU

Federal Budget Updates

Prep for Policy

COE Update