Tag: legislation
COMMENTARY: When Will Workers Get a Break?
By Julianne Malveaux, NNPA Newswire Contributor
Now that the impeachment trial of the 45th President is over, perhaps our legislators can turn their attention to working...
Newsom Wants Extra $600 Stimulus for Low-Wage Californians
The governor proposes a $600 stimulus for low-income Californians on top of the recent federal stimulus aid. He also wants to extend California’s eviction moratorium, which is currently set to expire Jan. 31.
In First Act of New Congress, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Introduces Reparations Bill
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
With the start of the 117th Congress this week, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), a senior...
Trump Finally Signs COVID Relief Bill Providing $600 Direct Payments to Families
Stacy M. Brown | NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
More than a week after Congress reached a stimulus deal, President Donald Trump has signed the...
VIDEO: Rashard Brooks and the Tale of Two Police Officers and Officer Discretion
By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor
In the wake of almost a month of national protests, another police shooting gained attention and national news...
