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[quote=Anonymous]One of the first initiatives of the newly established office of children was announced today called the ENOUGH Act: https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pages/governor-moore-unveils-enough-act-with-support-from-state-and-local-officials-and-community-leaders.aspx

[QUOTE]Governor Wes Moore today unveiled the ENOUGH Act, a first-in-the-nation state-level effort to end concentrated poverty. Joined at LIFE Ministries Church in Brooklyn by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller; Senate President Bill Ferguson; Speaker of the House Adrienne A. Jones; Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott; Baltimore City Councilwoman Phylicia Porter; Baltimore Community Foundation Chief Executive Officer Dr. Shanaysha Sauls; and Life Ministries Church Pastor Amin Flowers, Governor Moore laid out the details of the legislation, which will provide support and resources in communities to address the root causes of poverty.

“ENOUGH will be the rallying cry not just here in Baltimore, but ENOUGH will be the rallying cry all throughout the state of Maryland. We’ve had enough with poverty, crime and a system where generational challenges go unaddressed. We’ve had enough of the same neighborhoods facing the same issues – and coming up with the same solutions that drive the same results,” said Gov. Moore. “We will help transform distressed communities into places with top schools; good jobs, safe neighborhoods, quality housing, and economic momentum. That’s the future we’re trying to build. And we’re going to build it in partnership.”

“Ending the cycle of generational poverty that burdens children and families has been at the heart of our administration’s mission since day one,” said Lt. Gov. Miller. “Today represents the next phase in this important work. Through the ENOUGH Act, we will direct resources to the communities that need it most with targeted investments that will support the holistic development of safer, stronger, more economically prosperous communities.”

The ENOUGH Act uses place-based interventions in communities with disproportionately high numbers of children living in poverty—rural, suburban and urban. Communities that show an ability to assess existing pathways to success, coordinate across sectors, and address challenges strategically and in a holistic manner can apply for competitive grant funding of up to $10 million per year. The program will be run through the Governor’s Office of Children.[/QUOTE]

Honestly, it reads like a bunch of empty jargon and buzzwords. So I don't know what the ENOUGH Act actually means, but "ending concentrated poverty" is a high goal to set for any initiative. I doubt it'll do that and I'm worried it'll just end up as yet another nothingburger.[/quote]

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