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Melanie Henshaw
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Investigative Reporter, InvestigateWest
Oregon City
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Politics, Religion,Satire
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By Alex Baumhardt Verified, Melanie Henshaw Verified| Salem Reporter Verified Colleges and universities in Oregon and California can no longer allow students without permanent legal status access to some federally funded programs meant to help disadvantaged students earn degrees, according to a recent decision from the U.S. Department of Education. Officials from the agency rescinded Biden-era waivers Thursday that had, since 2022 in California and 2023 in Oregon, allowed universities to waive the citizenship requirement for access to federal TRIO programs.
By Melanie Henshaw Verified, Cameron Aalto| Ashland.news Verified By Melanie Henshaw, Investigate WestA cascade of actions from the Trump administration represents a “grave threat” to health care, social, educational and other critical services in Indian Country, including for Native American communities in the Northwest, tribal leaders say.
By Alex Baumhardt Verified, Melanie Henshaw Verified| Salem Reporter Verified Colleges and universities in Oregon and California can no longer allow students without permanent legal status access to some federally funded programs meant to help disadvantaged students earn degrees, according to a recent decision from the U.S. Department of Education. Officials from the agency rescinded Biden-era waivers Thursday that had, since 2022 in California and 2023 in Oregon, allowed universities to waive the citizenship requirement for access to federal TRIO programs.
Company Info
InvestigateWest
As a nonprofit, collaborative newsroom, InvestigateWest's mission is to produce high-impact investigative journalism that holds power accountable, exposes injustice and empowers underserved communities across the Pacific Northwest to create a more informed, just and equitable society. Our vision is one of a society where all communities are empowered by fearless investigative journalism that drives systemic change, strengthens democracy, and fosters greater accountability and justice. Over the years, our small newsroom has generated massive impact, including a dozen new state laws to protect workers, the environment and vulnerable children.
Seattle, Washington, United States
+1 206-718-0340
Founded: 2009