With summertime murders at a historic low, we can see the impact of investments in youth jobs, mental health, and violence prevention programs—not policing—on violent crime. In a new op-ed, […] The post New Op-Ed: Chicago’s progress on safety shows Johnson’s head tax deserves support appeared first on Health & Medicine Policy Research Group.| Health & Medicine Policy Research Group
Citing the potential impact on Evanston’s small businesses, City Council voted Monday to table a minimum wage increase and reject a contentious ban on cashless retailers and restaurants. Councilmembers debated a proposed ordinance that would set the minimum wage at $15.50 for businesses with four to 99 employees and at $16.25 for businesses with 100...| The Daily Northwestern
On July 22nd, Health & Medicine’s Senior Policy Analyst, Mayra Diaz, delivered remarks to Chicago’s City Council at a hearing for the Committee on Health and Human Relations. The hearing […] The post Senior Policy Analyst Mayra Diaz delivers testimony on disinformation and underinvestment in public health appeared first on Health & Medicine Policy Research Group.| Health & Medicine Policy Research Group
In a June 12 letter, the Caucus expressed frustration about CPD’s approach to federal immigration enforcement and criticized Johnson for not informing them about his pick for interim CPS CEO.| South Side Weekly
