President Trump’s attempt to freeze federal funding has been temporarily blocked by judges, but the impact on American life is still unclear, affecting initiatives such as education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship.
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Crockett Signs On to Letter Demanding Trump Administration Reveal List of Frozen Investing in America ProjectsÂ
Rep. Crockett and 153 House Democrats sent a letter to the Trump Administration demanding a list of projects and programs that have been paused by President Trump’s executive order, which could delay disbursements of Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding.
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Faith Leaders Stand on Business to Protect Undocumented Folks
Faith leaders like Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde have spoken out against the Trump administration’s policies targeting undocumented immigrants, calling on the president to show mercy on behalf of the scared communities and vulnerable groups affected.
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First Black Woman to Serve as Dallas City Manager: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
Dallas has appointed Kimberly Bizor Tolbert as the city’s new city manager, making her the first Black woman to lead the municipal operations in the city’s history.
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Will AI Close or Widen the Digital Gap? The Impact on Dallas Public Education
Dallas ISD has established an AI Task Force to integrate AI into the classroom and ensure equity and fairness, while also addressing the potential impact of the state’s private school voucher program on public education.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Congresswoman Crockett Invites Constituents to Join Her for 119th Congress Swearing-in Ceremony
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is inviting constituents to join her for a swearing-in ceremony on January 28, 2025, to mark her second term representing the people of Texas’ 30th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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The City Manager “Meet-and-Greet” tour is over… now what?
The city of Dallas is seeking a new City Manager, with three candidates vying for the position, including Kim Tolbert, William Johnson, and Mario Lara, after a nationwide search conducted by the city council.
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Dallas Bike Plan 2025…to 2045?
The Dallas Bike Plan was updated in 2022 with a $2.5 million budget, but costs have risen to $300 million to complete high-scoring projects, and the plan is scheduled for adoption in 2025.
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Congresswoman Crockett Marks January 6 Attack as a Pivotal Moment in Preserving American Democracy
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett has issued a statement marking the four-year anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, highlighting the revelations of the bipartisan House Select Committee and the ongoing threat posed by Trump and far-right groups.
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The End of the EPA’s Environmental Justice Era
Michael S. Regan’s resignation as Environmental Protection Agency administrator marks the end of a failed experiment in seeking environmental justice through regulation, as legal challenges and political opposition have hindered the agency’s ability to investigate environmental injustices.