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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Biden establishes White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, led by Harris

President Joe Biden has announced the creation of a new White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, which will focus on implementing last year's Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and finding additional actions to address gun violence. Vice President Kamala Harris will head the office, and Biden highlighted the steps his administration has already taken to combat gun violence, including signing the Safer Communities Act into law. The announcement comes in response to calls from congressional Democrats to use executive power to address the issue.

via CNN|

#gun-violence-prevention #joe-biden #kamala-harris

education2 years ago•2 min saved

Matthew McConaughey's Greenlights Grant Initiative: Protecting Schools and Promoting Safety

Matthew McConaughey has launched the Greenlights Grant Initiative to help schools and families access funding through the bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which aims to make American schools safer. The initiative simplifies the grant application process, provides information on available grants and deadlines, offers grant writing assistance, and aims to allocate funds wisely to demonstrate the need for continued funding. McConaughey's advocacy for school funding was inspired by a tragic mass shooting in his hometown, and he believes this initiative is an example of successful public-private partnerships working with the government.

via ABC News|

#education #funding #greenlights-grant-initiative