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WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, today reintroduced the Support Our Educators Act to help teachers and educators keep more of their hard-earned money by providing tax relief for out-of-pocket educational expenses. The Support Our Educators Act would double the amount that elementary and secondary school teachers can deduct from their taxes for certain out-of-pocket classroom expenses. The bill would also extend the same tax deduction to eligible home educators. “Educators shouldn’t have to break the bank to give our kids a good education. The Su

Today Is National Pow/Mia Recognition Day.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding the passing of John Kalmey of Shelby County, Kentucky: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend, John Kalmey. John was someone who lived his life with a genuine love for his family, his farm, and his community. He believed in working hard, serving others, and always doing what was right. I feel incredibly fortunate to have known John and to have called him a friend. His kindness, integrity, and willingness to help others made a difference in so many lives, and his legacy will c

College athletics have changed dramatically in recent years, but the rules governing student athletes have struggled to keep pace. Earlier this week, the Senate took an important step by voting to advance the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act. This legislation would establish a clear national standard for name, image and likeness (NIL) as well as compensation; create uniform rules for athlete eligibility, transfers, scholarship and health protections; and overall help preserve the true embodiment of what it means to be a student athlete. Our favorite college players work incredibly hard to