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Birmingham improves food access with $298,736 grant award

Story originally published in Bham Now. The City of Birmingham received $298,736 from U.S. Department of Agriculture through their Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production grant program. The city plans to use the money to help support research and increase resources around food access. Keep reading to find out why this is so important for Birmingham. Why it … Continued

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KCMO hires fellow to help direct World Cup-related transportation overhaul

Story originally published in KSHB 41. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City, Missouri, has hired a fellow to help develop and promote “sustainable, equitable forms of transportation,” which can be in place for the 2026 FIFA World Cup but also benefit the city long-term. Andrew Ngui will work with Chief Innovation Officer Melissa Kozakiewicz, an assistant … Continued

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UG partners with FUSE to host our first-ever Housing Exec Fellow

“Addressing housing is critical to our economic success,” said Interim County Administrator Cheryl Harrison-Lee. “Mr. Bright will be joining our team as we kick-off our UG Forward economic development strategic plan and comprehensive citywide plan. He will be instrumental in helping us establish a much-needed framework to ensure that our growth is complemented with quality … Continued

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One-on-one with the Director of STL’s new Office of Violence Prevention

Read the original article on KMOV. From downtown shootings to children caught in the crossfire of gun violence, the City of St. Louis is focusing new efforts to tackle crime before it begins. “I think this is an exciting opportunity, I’m excited to be able to do this,” said Wilford Pinkney. “Looking at non-law enforcement … Continued

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MacKenzie Scott just gave Fresno Unified schools $20 million. ‘Nothing short of a miracle.’

MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist, novelist, and ex-wife of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, gave the Fresno Unified School District a $20 million donation, the district announced Wednesday at a news conference. Read more at: Fresno Bee The money will be used for FUSD’s new Foundation for Fresno Unified Schools. TOP VIDEOS × Fresno Superintendent Bob Nelson … Continued

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Mayor John Cooper Announces Key Administration Hires

Today, Nashville and Davidson County Mayor John Cooper announced the following new hires who will serve in his administration, helping to advance his Agenda for Neighborhoods and Families. “I’m thrilled to welcome these five outstanding professionals to our office – all of whom are already doing great work on behalf of Nashville residents,” said Mayor Cooper.“ … Continued

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Mayor Tishaura O. Jones To Sign Bill to Improve Public Safety, Creating Office of Violence Prevention and Dedicating Nearly $14 Million to Community, Youth Programming

Original story published in StLouis-Mo.gov. ST. LOUIS – Today, Mayor Tishaura O. Jones will sign Board Bill 65, a public safety bill to establish the Office of Violence Prevention and dedicate nearly $13.6 million American Rescue Plan funding to community violence prevention and youth programs. Mayor Jones emphasized her commitment to create the new office in … Continued