Baltimore Office of the Mayor announces Amber Greene—a nationally recognized equity leader and former White House advisor—as the new Director of Baltimore’s Office of Equity and Civil Rights, marking a significant step in the city’s efforts to promote inclusive governance and racial justice.
Tag: Biden-Harris administration
Posted inU.S. Government
Musk targets federal workers and federal contractors
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is preparing for the upcoming unemployment numbers, which are expected to be significant for federal job losses, and is offering help for those workers who have lost their jobs due to heavy-handed cuts to the federal workforce.
Posted inUncategorized
Haitians face uncertainty as US ends temporary protections
The Trump administration has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, potentially leading to the deportation of thousands of people from a country facing humanitarian crisis.
Posted inCivil Rights
Ringing the alarm for civil rights data in schools
The Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) is a critical tool for identifying and addressing disparities in educational access and equity in America’s schools, and advocates are fighting to protect it from being dismantled by the Trump administration.
Posted inHealth
U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awards $1 million in planning grants to 14 states
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded $1 million in planning grants to 14 states as part of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program, which aims to address the ongoing mental health and substance abuse crises nationwide.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott wins reelection and plans to combat city violence in 2nd term
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott was re-elected to a second term in office, pledging to tackle violence, invest in younger generations, and revamp downtown Baltimore during his second term.
Posted inNEWS
Violence prevention services eligible for Medicaid reimbursement nationwide
The White House Office on Gun Violence Prevention has called on states to access federal dollars provided by Medicaid for violence prevention services, with eight states currently offering reimbursement for community prevention violence strategies.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
DOT announces reopening of D.C. bridge after 2021 collapse
The District Department of Transportation has re-opened the Lane Place Pedestrian Bridge in Ward 7, which had been closed since a truck crashed into it in 2021, using $17 million in federal emergency funds to replace the bridge and ensure safe transportation options for all residents.
Posted inPOLITICS
What is ‘price gouging’ and why is VP Harris proposing to ban it?
Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed a ban on “price gouging” by food suppliers and grocery stores, as part of a broader agenda aimed at lowering the cost of housing, medicine, and food, in an attempt to tackle a clear vulnerability of the Biden-Harris administration.
Posted inBUSINESS
Eric Morrissette speaks on what’s next for the Minority Business Development Agency
The Minority Business Development Agency has made adjustments to help all socially or economically disadvantaged businesses obtain financing and government contracts, despite a federal judge ruling that the agency must serve people regardless of race.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
New pedestrian bridge now open in Ward 7
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated the grand opening of the new Douglas Street Pedestrian Bridge, which is expected to connect thousands of residents annually and improve pedestrian safety and community connectivity in Ward 7.
Posted inU.S. Government
Biden targets housing costs with new proposals
President Biden has announced new efforts to reduce housing costs for Americans, including imposing rent caps on corporate landlords and building more affordable housing, in order to address the growing issue of high rents and housing costs.