Assemblymember Todd’s bill would give microbusinesses $5,000 credit to hire formerly incarcerated workers AB 1565 would offer a $5,000 tax credit to microbusinesses that hire and retain a formerly incarcerated person within a year of release, intended to reduce recidivism and offset incarceration costs; the bill was referred to the committee's suspense file.

A groundbreaking bill proposes a $5,000 tax credit for microbusinesses that hire formerly incarcerated individuals, aiming to reduce recidivism and tackle unemployment.

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#CA #EmploymentReform #RecidivismReduction #EconomicInclusion #CitizenPortal

Valencia County amends affordable-housing ordinance to widen eligibility to 150% of AMI Commissioners approved an amendment that broadens eligibility for certain affordable-housing programs from 120% of area median income (AMI) to up to 150% AMI, sets specified affordability periods for resale, strengthens application evaluation and clarifies program administration; a local developer spoke in support during public comment.

Valencia County just widened the eligibility for affordable housing programs, opening doors for more essential workers to find homes amid rising costs!

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#ValenciaCounty #NM #HousingAccess #EconomicInclusion #CitizenPortal #ValenciaCountyAffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment

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Informal traders are residents keeping families afloat and neighbourhood economies alive. Enforcement must respect dignity and provide viable alternatives, not push people deeper into desperation.

#GOODParty #EconomicInclusion #Johannesburg

VT Professionals of Color asks for $200,000 to sustain statewide BIPOC business and workforce supports VTPOC requested $200,000 in FY27 to continue statewide outreach, technical assistance and workforce navigation services for Vermont's BIPOC residents and small businesses, highlighting flood recovery work, business-clinic outcomes and data showing gaps in awareness of statewide resources.

VT Professionals of Color is seeking $200,000 to empower BIPOC businesses in Vermont, showcasing the profound impact of state funding on workforce inclusivity and economic growth.

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#VT #EconomicInclusion #CitizenPortal #VermontBIPOC #BusinessSupport #WorkforceDevelopment

🚜 IMSPARK: The Pacific Growing Its Own Future🚜

#AgriConnect, #BluePacific, #EconomicInclusion, #FoodSovereignty, #FoodSystems, #IMSPARK, #LocalAgriculture, #Pacific, #Prosperity, #Resilient, #SmallholderEmpowerment,

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🚜 IMSPARK: The Pacific Growing Its Own Future🚜

#AgriConnect, #BluePacific, #EconomicInclusion, #FoodSovereignty, #FoodSystems, #IMSPARK, #LocalAgriculture, #Pacific, #Prosperity, #Resilient, #SmallholderEmpowerment,

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Subcommittee hears bill urging 20% procurement target for small businesses HB 863 would direct state procurement officials to make 'reasonable efforts' to dedicate 20% of annual procurement contracts to small businesses; the National Federation of Independent Business expressed conditional support and urged light registration burdens.

House Bill 863 aims to revolutionize state procurement in Georgia by mandating that 20% of contracts be allocated to small businesses, recognizing them as the vital backbone of our communities.

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#GA #EconomicInclusion #CitizenPortal #GeorgiaSmallBusinesses #ProcurementReform

Several Affordable‑Housing Projects Seek Clark County HOME/CDBG Support, Including 40‑Unit Senior Project Columbia Nonprofit Housing, Foundation for the Challenged/Options, Proud Ground and Evergreen Habitat presented projects seeking HOME/CDBG or subsidy funding to expand affordable homes for seniors, people with disabilities and first‑time buyers across Clark County.

Clark County is on the brink of expanding affordable housing with innovative projects aimed at seniors, adults with disabilities, and first-time buyers—will these plans secure the funding they need?

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#ClarkCounty #WA #EconomicInclusion #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment

Subcommittee reports HB 61 as amended to Appropriations after adopting amendment on disparity study timing HB 61, a bill to codify Virginia’s small, women- and minority-owned business procurement program, was reported as amended to Appropriations by a 6–3 vote after the subcommittee adopted an amendment excluding the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority and adjusting the disparity-study timing language.

Virginia's HB 61 aims to secure gains for small, women, and minority-owned businesses, but concerns arise over potential hurdles in rural areas and the timing of crucial disparity studies.

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#VA #VirginiaSmallBusiness #EconomicInclusion #CitizenPortal #ProcurementReform

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The Lebanese Ministry of Social Affairs secured $200 million from the World Bank to boost social safety nets and support the Aman program for vulnerable citizens, promoting sustainable social protection.

#Lebanon #SocialProtection #EconomicInclusion

I am honored to present at the 13th Annual CEIR Conference.

I will share why public spending is not neutral and how procurement and policy can advance equity, good jobs, and opportunity.

📅 Jan 14 | CCAC North Side
🎟️ $20, free for students
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#Pittsburgh #EconomicInclusion

Committee accepts $16 million Continuum of Care grant planning award, city to serve as collaborative applicant Director Mario Higgins told the committee the city is the collaborative applicant for about $16 million in HUD Continuum of Care grants, with roughly $1.1 million as a planning grant to support board initiatives, training and stipends; the committee adopted the resolution with no objection.

Milwaukee has secured a significant $16 million HUD grant to enhance permanent supportive housing and boost community initiatives—transforming lives one project at a time!

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#MilwaukeeMilwaukeeCounty #WI #CommunityDevelopment #HousingSupport #EconomicInclusion #CitizenPortal

From Dec 2–4, we joined 11 countries in Salvador, Brazil to discuss evidence-based programmes to address the job crisis leaving millions behind.

Proud to work with Brazil’s MDS, WorldBank, and PEIglobal to scale what works.

#EconomicInclusion #EndPovertyTogether

Boston council hearing explores municipal grocery stores, support for nonprofit grocers amid SNAP changes Boston councilors and city staff heard evidence and community testimony on Nov. 20 about municipal grocery models and other steps to address food insecurity, with officials urging further study, coordinated planning and sustained funding for nonprofits and neighborhood solutions.

Boston City Councilors are exploring innovative grocery models to tackle food insecurity as rising prices and SNAP changes hit vulnerable communities hard.

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#BostonCitySuffolkCounty #MA #FoodInsecurity #BostonFoodAccess #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #EconomicInclusion

City committee approves $14.5M in Affordable Housing Trust Fund awards and 9% LIHTC recommendations CPED recommended nine projects for Affordable Housing Trust Fund awards (about $14.5M) and staff recommended using the city’s 9% LIHTC allocation to support two deeply affordable projects; the committee approved both packages.

Minneapolis is set to invest $14.5 million in affordable housing, paving the way for nearly 600 new and preserved units for those in need!

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#MinneapolisCityHennepinCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #EconomicInclusion #HousingAccessibility #CommunityDevelopment

San Antonio committee hears Ready to Work update as officials weigh wage floor to broaden small‑business participation Committee staff reported early results from the Ready to Work on‑the‑job training program including participant counts, retention and promotion rates, and proposed lowering the new‑hire wage floor from $20 to $15 an hour to expand small‑business participation. Members pressed staff on childcare supports and incentives for employers to hire people -

San Antonio's Ready to Work program is showing promising results with 74% of participants landing jobs and plans to lower the wage floor to boost small business involvement!

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#SanAntonioBexarCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #SanAntonioEmployment #EconomicInclusion #ChildcareSupports

Public policy can scale employee ownership—and make it equitable.
Colorado’s H.B. 21‑1311 funding and 2023 support are proof: when laws act, communities win.
Learn how policy helps at https://www.rmeoc.org/services/research-policy/
#EmployeeOwnership #PolicyForJustice #EconomicInclusion #RMEOC

NTTA replaces disparate diversity policy with race‑neutral Small Business Program policy The committee unanimously approved replacing the 2010 disadvantaged minority/women/small business enterprises policy with a race‑neutral Small Business Program policy that aligns with recent U.S. DOT regulatory changes and focuses on certified small businesses.

The NTTA has taken a bold step by replacing its outdated diversity policy with a race-neutral Small Business Program, aiming to empower certified small businesses across Texas.

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#TX #CitizenPortal #PolicyReform #EconomicInclusion #TexasSmallBusiness #SmallBusinessSupport

Bank of America boosts its minimum wage to $25/hour, fulfilling its 2021 commitment ahead of schedule. The raise lifts starting pay above $50K and sets a new benchmark for equity and opportunity.
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#BankOfAmerica #MinimumWageIncrease #WageEquity #EconomicInclusion

Council approves loan from in-lieu housing fund to help build 41-unit Del Rio Ridge affordable housing project The council authorized an additional $527,573 from the city's affordable housing in-lieu fund to help People Self Help Housing begin construction of the 41-unit Del Rio Ridge affordable housing project; the city had previously committed $400,000 to the development.

Atascadero City Council just approved a crucial loan to kickstart the Del Rio Ridge project, bringing 41 affordable housing units to those in need!

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#AtascaderoCitySanLuisObispoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #EconomicInclusion #CommunityDevelopment #HousingAccess

Norwalk committee outlines scoring, eligibility for $2M+ affordable housing fund; seeks review panel The Norwalk Common Council’s ad hoc Affordable Housing Committee reviewed draft criteria for distributing about $2–2.5 million collected under the city’s workforce housing rules, voted to move forward with outreach and formation of a citizen review panel, and flagged next steps including a November ADU briefing and possible capital-budget ask.

Norwalk's Affordable Housing Committee is set to distribute up to $2.5 million to tackle housing challenges, but how will they decide who gets the funds?

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#NorwalkCityFairfield #CT #CitizenPortal #EconomicInclusion #NorwalkAffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment

Washington Officials Review Progress of Keep Washington Working Immigration Protections State leaders evaluate implementation and potential improvements of the Keep Washington Working Act.

Washington state leaders are taking vital steps to ensure the rights and dignity of immigrants, highlighting their crucial role in the economy during a recent impactful work session.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #EconomicInclusion #ImmigrantRights #CommunitySafety

Look out for Solar Sister at CGI next week! We'll have a team there to discuss how we can bring clean energy and #economicinclusion to communities. #energyaccess #CGI2025

Gurnee Residents Advocate for Liberty Point Affordable Housing Development Local residents urge trustees to support Liberty Point to address housing shortages.

Gurnee residents are rallying behind the Liberty Point project, demanding affordable housing solutions for struggling families in a community facing a housing crisis.

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#GurneeLakeCounty #IL #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #GurneeAffordableHousing #EconomicInclusion

Action on Economic Inclusion is on the agenda at this year’s @ClintonGlobal, and we’re proud to be a part of it. Looking forward to announcing a new Commitment to Action at #CGI2025. 
September 24th-25th, New York - We'll be there!
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City Council Approves Free Swim Days at Woodland Aquatic Center City council implements two free swim days weekly to enhance community access to facilities.

The Woodland City Council just approved two free swim days a week at the Aquatic Center, making waves for community access and wellness!

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#WoodlandYoloCounty #CA #RecreationalOpportunities #CitizenPortal #CommunityAccess #EconomicInclusion #WoodlandAquaticCenter

Local Council Discusses Affordable Housing Loan Structure Amid Developer Challenges Council members address issues in securing affordable housing funding and developer interest.

Waukesha officials are sounding the alarm on the urgent need for affordable housing for essential workers, as discussions reveal significant gaps and ongoing challenges in development.

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#WaukeshaCityWaukeshaCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #WaukeshaAffordableHousing #EconomicInclusion

Wisconsin Leaders Gather to Discuss DBE Program and Infrastructure Development Local officials and partners convene to address supportive services and economic inclusion initiatives.

Wisconsin is paving the way for economic inclusion as leaders unite to boost support for minority contractors and enhance vital infrastructure projects.

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#WI #CitizenPortal #EquitableOpportunities #EconomicInclusion #InfrastructureDevelopment

WISDOT Addresses DBE Program Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges During Subcommittee Meeting WISDOT reassures commitment to DBE program despite federal lawsuits during subcommittee discussions.

Despite technical glitches, Wisconsin's leadership remains unwavering in their support for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program amidst ongoing legal challenges.

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#WI #CitizenPortal #BusinessSupport #EconomicInclusion #LaborRelations