Biden admin prioritizes $900 million for green school buses as illiteracy plagues US schools
The Biden administration is disbursing roughly $900 million in federal grants to school districts across the country to decarbonize their bus fleets, even as child illiteracy remains a problem in the U.S. education system. Wednesday, The White House reveals It would provide 530 school districts with roughly $900 million to replace thousands of aging gasoline-powered […]
VA Gov. Youngkin prioritizes mental health as police are overwhelmed by cases
John Clare, the police chief of a small town in the Appalachian Mountains of southwestern Virginia, is plagued by a growing problem. That means police are more likely to detain, transport and hold people in mental health crises in hospitals. . Officers from Clare’s Marion Police Station (21 people) crisscross the state transporting patients for […]
Maryland Black Caucus releases legislative agenda, prioritizes housing and criminal justice reform
Maryland's Black lawmakers on Thursday highlighted a series of measures that prioritize improving health, housing access, business opportunities for minorities, education and criminal justice reform. Rep. Janelle Wilkins, chair of the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus, said the caucus, which includes 66 of the 188 members of the Maryland General Assembly, is the largest caucus of […]
MN governor’s $982 million infrastructure plan prioritizes building preservation
Gov. Tim Walz has proposed a $982 million public infrastructure plan that primarily focuses on preserving existing buildings and facilities. The proposal, known as the bond bill, will be the centerpiece of the governor's agenda in the 2024 legislative session. The plan aims to protect drinking water, improve roads and bridges, ensure public safety, and […]