Among the bill’s many features is a provision to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity, an issue which disproportionately affects Black women. By Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) The Build Back Better Act passed by the House is many things: a jobs bill; an expansion of the social safety net; a down payment on a long-overdue investment […]
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The Build Back Better Framework Aims to Improve People’s Lives Says Deputy Secretary Don Graves
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz For over a year, Americans have heard about President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan, which aims to strengthen the economy by uplifting working individuals and families through job creations and tax cuts. Last week, Biden announced the framework for the Build Back Better plan. The framework, which is available on the […]
County Leaders Across Nation Urge Congress to Pass Build Back Better Plan
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In 2019, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced his vision to make Milwaukee County the healthiest county in Wisconsin. This vision includes addressing Milwaukee’s disparities in health care, food security and more. But to achieve this goal, funding is required, and it could come in the form of federal support. County leaders […]
Local Entrepreneurs Discuss Biden’s “Build Back Better” Plan
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Several weeks ago, on Labor Day, local entrepreneurs and leaders met with Sen. Kamala Harris. The purpose of the roundtable conversation was to discuss Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan. The Build Back Better Plan is Biden’s plan for a “stronger, resilient and inclusive economy.” According to Biden’s campaign website, the goal […]
Wisconsin Officials and Others Discuss Biden’s Build Back Better Plan
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz It’d be easy to forget given everything else that has happened this year, but 2020 is a major election year. This November, citizens across the nation will be casting their ballot in favor of former Vice President Joe Biden or current President Donald Trump. Last week, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, […]