The world has reached its first climate tipping point, with coral reefs in widespread, irreversible collapse, and unless global temperatures are reversed, the consequences will be felt across the entire nation, from rising seafood costs to mass starvation.
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New Tax law clobbers state budgets. Now’s the time to prepare
The new tax law passed by President Trump and congressional Republicans will drastically reduce taxes on the wealthiest, slash essential spending, and add over $4 trillion to the deficit, while also weakening health care and food assistance, potentially leading to layoffs and reduced access to basic necessities for families and communities.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS COALITION IN SUPPORTING DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 25 other attorneys general filed an amicus brief urging the court not to approve an agreement that would threaten the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, which has helped level the playing field for minority and women-owned businesses in maintaining and expanding America’s transportation infrastructure.
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Trump’s agenda 47 Sparks alarm among Federal workers and local leaders in the DC Area
Former President Donald Trump’s Agenda 47 proposal to relocate up to 100,000 federal jobs from Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. has sparked widespread anxiety and outrage, with local leaders, businesses, and federal workers expressing concern over the potential economic and democratic implications.
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Electric Bike maker coming to Romeoville
Metalrays, a manufacturer of electric bicycles, has signed a lease on a 102,000 square foot space on Southcreek Parkway and plans to be operational at the end of June.
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Seven District 202 Middle School Students to Compete in 2024 Will County Regional Spelling Bee
Seven District 202 middle school students will compete in the 2024 Will County Regional Spelling Bee on March 14, 2024, at Lincoln-Way West High School. The students earned the honor by winning their individual schools’ Spelling Bees. Regional winners statewide will advance to the national Spelling Bee on May 30, 2024, in Maryland. This year’s District 202 middle school Spelling Bee champs are: Aux Sable: Dhruv
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NBA Star Chris Paul and Phoenix Suns Owner Exemplify Support for HBCUs
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Suns’ superstar point guard Chris Paul said the goal was to increase the visibility of HBCUs by hosting them in an NBA arena on national TV. “I [was] so excited for the chance to give these players the opportunity to experience something not usually available to HBCU student-athletes and compete on a national stage,” Paul said in a statement.
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Aunt Kelly’s Cookies Providing the Fresh, Old-School Flavor to Delighted Customers
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Kelly Simmons opened Aunt Kelly’s Cookies in 2018, and she said she “mixes every batch with love” using locally sourced ingredients, including Domino Sugar. Cookies are made daily from scratch to ensure they taste as fresh as they look. “We bake our last daily batch two hours before closing,” Simmons continued. “Because of this, our customers say they taste like their grandmother’s kitchen and bring back feelings of nostalgia and happiness.”
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Infections Up in DMV, Vaccinations Remain Low in Black Communities
HOWARD UNIVERSITY NEWS SERVICE — Currently 59% of Washington residents are fully vaccinated, health department officials reported, but the numbers are much lower in Wards 7 and 8, two predominantly Black communities. he most glaring disparity is among Black children and other children in D.C. According to a Sept.16 study by the Kaiser Family Foundation, 72% of White children between the ages of 12 and 17 and 83% of Hispanic children have been vaccinated compared to only 24% of Black children.
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AG Raoul urges Department of Education to fix public service loan forgiveness program
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, late last week urged the U.S. Department of Education to take robust action to fix the broken Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
