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) […]
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 […]
Biden Administration to Unveil New Actions Aimed at Lowering Housing Costs
By Karen Stokes President Biden revealed on Tuesday his initiatives aimed at lowering housing expenses, including measures to limit rent increases, building more homes, and revitalizing neighborhoods. First, Biden is focusing on corporate landlords, urging Congress to offer them a choice: Limit rent hikes on existing units to 5% or potentially forfeit current federal tax […]
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 […]
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren Travels to Wisconsin on the Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision
By Karen Stokes On the second anniversary of the Supreme Court decision Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Lt Governor Sara Rodriguez, State Senator LaTonya Johnson, and Amanda Zurawski, gathered for a town hall discussion in Milwaukee to mobilize Wisconsin voters. Reminding those in attendance that the road to the White House […]
Vice President Harris Announces Funding to Lower Housing Costs by Reducing Barriers to Building More Homes
By Karen Stokes On Wednesday, Vice President Harris announced the recipients of new grants under the Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) grant competition. The goal of the program is building more housing, and lowering housing and rental costs for American families. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created PRO […]
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