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The U.S. Plastics Pact Roadmap Outlines Specific Actions and Responsibilities to Realize a Circular Economy for Plastics in America (JUNE 15, 2021) –100% of plastic packaging to be reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025 – that’s one of the bold targets Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), King County, City of Tacoma, and other partners are committed to in order to address a huge problem: plastic waste. Today, Seattle, King County, and nearly 100 other signatories, known as activators, helped …
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富國銀行為亞裔美國人和太平洋島民社區提供一百萬美元資金支持
繼增加的仇恨事件後對非營利機構和小型企業的資金幫助 華盛頓特區 – 2021 年 5 月 27 日 – 富國銀行將提供一百萬美元的贈款，以支持亞裔美國人和太平洋島民 (AAPI) 社區和小型企業應對 COVID-19 疫情和最近增多的反亞裔的仇恨、歧視和暴力事件。 富國銀行的贈款將授予四個組織：全美亞裔總商會（(Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship，簡稱 National ACE）、OCA – 美國亞太裔倡導組織（OCA－Asian Pacific American Advocates，簡稱 OCA）、全美泛亞商會（US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce，簡稱 USPAACC）和亞美公義促進組織（Asian Americans Advancing Justice，簡稱 AAJC）。該投資是公司長期致力於為 AAPI 社區和我們的員工提供支持的一部分，也是爲了紀念亞太裔传统月 (Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month) 。 Diverse Segments, Representation, and Inclusion（多元化部門，代表性和包容性團隊）部門負責人 Kleber Santos 表示：「這一百萬美元的投入，是我們積極傾聽社區合作伙伴和員工的意見並從中學習后的決定，旨在為推動有意義且切實可行的解決方案而進行的持續工作提供支持。這些解決方案將給我們所服務的 …
Read More »Wells Fargo Awards $1 Million to Assist Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities
Funds to help nonprofits and small businesses following increased incidents of hate WASHINGTON D.C. – May 27, 2021 – Wells Fargo is awarding $1 million in grants to provide support for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and small businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent increase in anti-Asian hate, discrimination and violence. The …
Read More »Everyone 12 and older now eligible for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone 12 and older following recommendations that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is safe and extremely effective for 12 to 15-year-olds. Monday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted an emergency use authorization (EUA) amendment to expand the Pfizer vaccine to people 12 years and older. Tonight, the …
Read More »2020 Census Apportionment Results Delivered to the President
APRIL 26, 2021 – The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that the 2020 Census shows the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2020, was 331,449,281. The U.S. resident population represents the total number of people living in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The resident population increased by 22,703,743 or 7.4% from 308,745,538 in 2010. “The …
Read More »2020 Census Apportionment Results Delivered to the President
PRIL 26, 2021 – The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that the 2020 Census shows the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2020, was 331,449,281. The U.S. resident population represents the total number of people living in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The resident population increased by 22,703,743 or 7.4% from 308,745,538 in 2010. “The …
Read More »The Washington State Legislature passes landmark recovery budget to help families, small businesses
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Legislature passed a historic budget today that focuses on an equitable recovery from the economic and health impacts of COVID-19. The 2021-23 operating budget uses a combination of ongoing state revenue and federal funds from the American Rescue Plan to provide back-due rent relief, small business support, strengthen the state’s safety net, build upon investments …
Read More »Important FAQs regarding Johnson & Johnson Vaccines
WHY ARE J&J VACCINES BEING PAUSED? • On Tuesday, April 13th, the FDA/CDC announced a rare but serious side effect including serious brainblood clots (CVST) combined with low platelet counts in six patients who received J&J vaccines.• All patients are women under 50 years of age.• Vaccines are being paused out of an abundance of caution. WHAT IS WA STATE …
Read More »“A Word” – Short Film Illustrates The Power of Words and Brings Awareness to Causes of Rising Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
Call It COVID, a group that aims to fight Anti-Asian violence, posted “A Word”, a spoken-word film. The short film discusses the effects of certain “words” and “phrases” such as “the China Virus” and how it has damaged the nation and Asian American communities. The film aims to bring awareness to the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes. The message condemns …
Read More »AARP Analysis Shows that Nongroup Health Insurance was Unaffordable for Nearly Half of Adults Aged 50-64 in 2019
Special Enrollment Period and Increased ACA Subsidies Could Help Close Gaps in Health Insurance Coverage for Asian American and Pacific Islander Adults WASHINGTON – A new analysis from AARP’s Public Policy Institute finds that nearly half of older adults purchasing health insurance through the nongroup health insurance market faced unaffordable health coverage in 2019, compared to 30% of younger adults. …
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