House news: House Republicans are launching the third cohort of “Level Up,” the professional training course for GOP staffers. As more Republican staffers depart the Hill to join President Donald Trump’s administration, the internal training sessions are vital to prepare staffers for promotions to senior roles.
This month, the “Level Up” program will start with cohorts for future communication directors and schedulers. In the fall, the cohorts for legislative directors and chiefs of staff will kick off.
The training sessions are led by the offices of Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, Conference Chair Lisa McClain and House Administration Committee Chair Bryan Steil (R-Wis.).
Michigan Senate news: Former Michigan Democratic Gov. Jim Blanchard is throwing his support behind Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) in the state’s Senate Democratic primary.
“As a former governor, I know how critical it is to have experienced, tested leaders fighting for our families in Washington, and there’s no doubt that Haley is the right person for the job in this serious moment,” Blanchard said in a statement. Blanchard, a former House member, was governor from 1983 to 1991.
