Why It Matters
Penn Hill Group registered the National Association for the Transformation of Adult Education as a new lobbying client on August 10. The National Association for the Transformation of Adult Education retained Penn Hill Group to lobby on Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace matters, Budget/Appropriations matters, and Education matters.
The federal government paused approximately $716 million for adult education programs in July 2025. The administration reported that funds were distributed to 43 states.
By the Numbers
The firm's largest clients include Apollo Education Group Inc. and Microsoft Corp., each paying $300,000 in lobbying fees over the 12 months before August 10.
Broader Context
The Trump administration's claim that adult education inappropriately incentivized illegal immigration was made without evidence, according to Education Week. Career and technical schools provide skills needed in health care, manufacturing, and information technology sectors.
Several measures have been introduced but have not advanced beyond the committee stage.
The Bottom Line
The lobbyists listed on the filing include Danica Petroshius, Elysce Wasch, Alysha Bold, and Juliette Rhinow.
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