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The District Moves Toward a More Inclusive Economy for Black Workers, Communities, and Businessowners

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Federal Dollars and Modest Tax Increase Enable Unprecedented Investment in Affordable Housing

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Testimony at the Public Hearing on the Human Rights Enforcement Amendment Act of 2021 to Make Homelessness a Protected Class Under the DC Human Rights Act

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Featuring a number of investments from the Labor Committee, including:

➼ exempting unemployment insurance from taxes

➼ expanding DC's landmark paid family leave

➼ money for excluded workers

➼ money for small business rent relief https://twitter.com/DoniCrawford/status/1450129335801757703

Doni Crawford 📚🐛🏠✊🏾@DoniCrawford

Check out my latest for all things Black workers, communities, & biz owners in the FY 22 budget! ✊🏾 Shoutout to the advocacy of many incl. @DontExcludeMeDC, DC LGBTQ+ budget coalition, returning citizens, @mothersoutreach, and @DCPaidLeave. https://twitter.com/dcfpi/status/1450118382465036295

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The pandemic has caused economic hardship for people all over the country. In response, the federal government ramped up relief to help. But some workers have been unfairly excluded from these benefits. #DontExcludeMe #NoMeExcluyas

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DC's budget has funding to help returning citizens and veterans launch medical cannabis businesses. While this progress is promising, @DoniCrawford explains why more work must be done to ensure the medical cannabis market in DC is equitable. https://bit.ly/3DL4yBK

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