On Juneteenth, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced the $400 million Just Communities initiative to combat the racial wealth gap by prioritizing investment in historically underserved neighborhoods impacted by redlining, mass incarceration and economic exclusion. He also issued nearly 7,000 additional cannabis possession pardons, underscoring his administration’s commitment to addressing historical injustices and promoting economic equity across the state.
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Wells Fargo Foundation deploys $500,000 to housing nonprofits in D.C.
The Wells Fargo Foundation has granted $500,000 to five Washington, D.C. nonprofits to address systemic housing challenges and support the creation and preservation of generational wealth through homeownership.
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Baltimore residents push for investments in public safety protections for renters at City Council Taxpayer’s Night
The Baltimore City Council is holding budget hearings with city agencies to debate, amend and pass the FY25 budget by June 26, with residents asking for more funding for youth violence prevention, housing inspectors, and rental assistance.
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Baltimore City Council Committee hears bill on strengthening renter safety
Baltimore City Council’s Economic and Community Development Committee held a hearing on the Strengthening Renters’ Safety Act, 23-0357, which aims to add enforcement actions on buildings with repeated code violations and allow renters to anonymously submit their apartments for priority inspections.