A group of mayors held a news conference to discuss policy priorities as they gather in Washington, DC for the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting.
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, spoke at the U.S Conference of Mayors annual meeting in Washington, DC. Mr. Bloomberg spoke about his newly released 21st Century infrastructure plan which aimed to reduce road deaths, improve mass transit and expand access to high speed internet.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) delivered her second State of the State address in Santa Fe. She outlined her priorities for the 30-day legislative session which include investments in early childhood programs, efforts to eliminate student tuition debt, new measures to enhance public safety and funding for senior citizen services. In addition, Gov. Grisham called for the legalization of recreational marijuana in the state. This video is courtesy of New Mexico PBS.
Mayors and local officials discussed the aging U.S. population at an event hosted by The Hill newspaper in Washington, DC. Among many difficulties facing America's aging population, the panels focused on affordable housing, homelessness, transportation and intergenerational divides.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a conversation with German Ambassador to the U.S. Emily Haber and French Ambassador to the U.S. Philippe Etienne to discuss challenges facing the European Union in the coming decade. The ambassadors discussed the key role the European Union has in addressing global affairs and its important partnership with the United States. The ambassadors also reassured the European Union will continue to have a relationship with the United Kingdom once Brexit is complete.
Publishing executive Steve Forbes discussed the economy, health care, trade and taxes in light of the Trump presidency and the 2020 election at the Detroit Economic Club.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) delivered his State of the Address address from the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. He outlined his policy agenda for the year, which included addressing climate change, combating hate & hate crimes and building a green economy.
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards (D) delivered his inaugural address at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. In his speech, Governor Edwards outlined his goals for Louisiana including more investments in education, raising teachers' pay and the state's minimum wage.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster (R) delivered the State of the State from the state capitol in Columbia, South Carolina. In his speech, Governor McMaster outlined his plans to raise teacher pay, change the state's pension program and pass a "heartbeat" bill.
Ahead of the 2020 Iowa caucuses, Democratic presidential candidates spoke at the Brown and Black Forum in Des Moines, Iowa. The candidates answered questions on key issues impacting minority communities such as education, immigration, economic development and criminal justice.
2020 presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) talked to potential primary voters at a town hall at the Sugar River Ballroom in Claremont, NH. Gabbard spoke to people about the Doomsday Clock and other issues before taking questions from the audience. One person asked about her vote on the Articles of Impeachment, saying he believe Gabbard did a disservice to the people of Hawaii with her vote. Gabbard was again asked about impeachment by a reporter who attended the event. Reporters also asked her about the lawsuit she filed against Hillary Clinton.
Former South Bend mayor and current Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg spoke at the U.S. Conference of Mayors annual winter meeting in Washington, DC. Buttigieg's remarks came on the one-year anniversary of the launch of his exploratory committee for his presidential campaign. Buttigieg was presented an award for his service to South Bend, and his contributions to the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Later, he spoke on the role that mayors play in communities, and his plans should he become president.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a conversation with German Ambassador to the U.S. Emily Haber and French Ambassador to the U.S. Philippe Etienne to discuss challenges facing the European Union in the coming decade. The ambassadors discussed the key role the European Union has in addressing global affairs and its important partnership with the United States. The ambassadors also reassured the European Union will continue to have a relationship with the United Kingdom once Brexit is complete.
Jim Lehrer, the co-founder and longtime anchor of the PBS NewsHour has died. According to a statement from PBS, he died "peacefully in his sleep at home," in Washington, DC. He was 85. In 2011, Mr. Lehrer appeared on C-SPAN's "After Words" program to talk about his book "Tension City," which chronicles televised presidential debates from Kennedy-Nixon to Obama-McCain.
Former South Bend mayor and current Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg spoke at the U.S. Conference of Mayors annual winter meeting in Washington, DC. Buttigieg's remarks came on the one-year anniversary of the launch of his exploratory committee for his presidential campaign. Buttigieg was presented an award for his service to South Bend, and his contributions to the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Later, he spoke on the role that mayors play in communities, and his plans should he become president.
2020 presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) talked to potential primary voters at a town hall at the Sugar River Ballroom in Claremont, NH. Gabbard spoke to people about the Doomsday Clock and other issues before taking questions from the audience. One person asked about her vote on the Articles of Impeachment, saying he believe Gabbard did a disservice to the people of Hawaii with her vote. Gabbard was again asked about impeachment by a reporter who attended the event. Reporters also asked her about the lawsuit she filed against Hillary Clinton.
