legislation

DeSantis Signs Law Ending Local DEI Programs Across Florida

As the new laws take effect, local governments across Florida will be required to reassess existing programs and spending priorities,…

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Ya Ya Alert Bill Dies in Senate Committee, Advocates Plan to Reintroduce School Safety Measure Next Year

Despite support from community leaders and families affected by violence, the bill did not receive a hearing vote in the…

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Maternal Health Disparities: A Racial Injustice

Last year, Senator Becca Rausch, (D-Massachusetts), gave a floor speech presenting a bill regarding racial maternal health disparities. In that…

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Sen. Schumer Says Senate Will Vote on Changes to Filibuster by MLK Day

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The weaponization of rules [means that rules] once meant to short-circuit obstruction have been hijacked to guarantee…

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OP-ED: Supporting Families, Workers Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic

NNPA NEWSWIRE — After speaking with small business owners, including minority small business owners, who are facing incredible challenges and uncertainty,…

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Minority-Owned Media Not Forgotten in Stimulus Legislation

NNAP NEWSWIRE —Another $10 million has been designated for the Minority Business Development Agency within the Department of Commerce to…

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Congressional Black Caucus Focuses on Economic Recovery of African Americans in COVID-19 Crisis

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Several other provisions asked by members of the Congressional Black Caucus were an expansion of unemployment benefits…

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COMMENTARY: Billions for Boeing, Pennies for the People

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Republicans even conceded that Mr. Trump, his grafter family, other cabinet heads and senior leaders, along with…

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