By Karen Stokes Two key indicators of the strong post-pandemic recovery are the 19 million new business applications filed during President Biden and Vice President Harris’ term, and inflation is now at its lowest level since April 2021. Since the pandemic, there have been improvements for sectors hit hard by the pandemic. “One of the […]
Biden-Harris Administration Expands Access to Housing Program for Veterans
By Karen Stokes The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has introduced new policy changes to guarantee that veterans experiencing homelessness are not disqualified from supportive housing projects due to their service-connected disability benefits. This adjustment affects projects subsidized by project-based rental assistance through the HUD-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) […]
White House Senior Advisor Tom Perez Visits the New MLK, JR. Library Apartment in the Harambee Neighborhood
By Karen Stokes On Monday, August 5th, Forward Together Wisconsin, joined White House Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Tom Perez and Mayor Cavalier Johnson, for a visit to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Apartment Reconstruction Project. The project, funded by the Biden-Harris Administration, was highlighted during a press conference and site visit. […]
July Jobs Report Fell Short of Expectations
By Karen Stokes The July 2024 jobs report indicates a cooling yet stable labor market. The U.S. added 114,000 jobs in July, a significant drop from the expected figures and the 179,000 increase reported in June. “The numbers came in cooler than expected but the three-month average of jobs created per month is now 170,000. […]
Biden-Harris Administration Distributes $2.2B to Farmers, Ranchers Who Experienced Discrimination
By Karen Stokes The Biden-Harris Administration announced that payments have been issued to eligible applicants through the Inflation Reduction Act’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP). This program is designed to offer financial support to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who faced discrimination before January 2021. “Farmers and ranchers work around the clock to put food […]
Vice President Harris’s Entry Into the Presidential Race Signals a Game Changer
By Karen Stokes The energy was palpable as approximately 3,000 supporters gathered for Vice President Kamala Harris’ inaugural rally of her presidential campaign, some traveling from as far as Iowa to witness this historic event at West Allis Central High School. “Kamala is the candidate that Americans have been waiting for,” said Milwaukee resident and […]
Protect Yourself From Summer Heat
By Karen Stokes Summer is here, and the humidity and temperatures are soaring, sometimes dangerously high. While you shouldn’t let the hot weather keep you inside, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones when the temperatures rise. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than […]
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Rule to Increase Resilience Against Flooding Nationwide
By Karen Stokes The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Wednesday announced finalized rules for the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS). The standard is a flexible framework to increase resilience against flooding and help protect communities. The announcement comes weeks after the Biden administration also announced the first-ever federal heat protection standards for workers […]
June Inflation Data Cools, $1 Billion Recovered
By Karen Stokes The June data of 3.0 percent surpassed expectations on multiple fronts, with headline inflation experiencing a decline of 0.1% on a monthly basis—something not seen since the early days of the pandemic. On an annual basis, headline inflation slowed to a 3% pace, from 3.3% in May. The Consumer Price Index, a […]
Donald Trump’s ‘Black Jobs’ Remarks Have Done Him Damage
By Karen Stokes A new poll shows Black voters believe President Joe Biden performed better than Donald Trump during Thursday’s debate, suggesting Trump’s remarks about “Black jobs” may have caused him damage with Black voters, according to Newsweek. Assaulting Biden on his immigration policies Trump said, “The fact is that his big kill on the […]
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