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The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced that drivers aged 70 and older, whose licenses expire this year and beyond, will no longer have to complete a written knowledge test as of Oct. 1. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/g9wUDSMY

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We are thrilled to announce that Mapping Black California (MBC) has received a $200,000 general operating grant from the Weingart Foundation! This support will enable us to continue empowering Black-led organizations (BLOs), especially in underfunded regions like the Inland Empire. The grant will enhance our data services, expand our flagship projects—The BLO Directory and the Combating Racism platform—and increase our capacity to drive social and economic equity. We are deeply grateful to the Weingart Foundation and all our partners for their continued support, with more exciting news to come this fall!

The income gap between the top 10% and the bottom 10% is significant, with the latter earning $15,700 per year compared to the median income of $74,580 per year, and the former owning more than one million dollars in assets on average. The post Keeping it Real: The Persistent Wealth Gap:? A Call to Action for Presidential Candidates appeared first on Black Voice News. #blackvoicenews

Monthanus Ratanapakdee, and Erin West discussed the challenges of prosecuting hate crimes at a recent Ethnic Media Services webinar event. The post Hate Crimes in California: Prosecutors Struggle to Prove Intent appeared first on Black Voice News. #blackvoicenews

The California Department of Public Health has launched a statewide campaign called "Facts Fight Fentanyl" to educate the public about the dangers of fentanyl, emphasizing the importance of naloxone and recognizing the signs of an overdose. The post California Department of Public Health Launches ‘Facts Fight Fentanyl’ Campaign appeared first on Black Voice News. #blackvoicenews

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 caps out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for Medicare Part D enrollees at $2,000 per year starting in 2025, which is expected to relieve pressure on the Medicare program and encourage Part D plans to negotiate better for their enrollees. The post AARP Report Reveals Millions of? Medicare Part D Enrollees Could Benefit from Out-of-Pocket Cap in 2025 appeared first on Black Voice News. #blackvoicenews