White House
A Proclamation on Establishment of the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument: The brutal lynching of Emmett Till in Mississippi in 1955 and the subsequent courage of his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, to ensure his death would not be in vain helped bring broad national attention to the injustices and inequality that Black people experienced during the Jim Crow era across the United States and, in particular, the South. Conserving the Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ, the Tallahatchie County Second District Courthouse, and Graball Landing will ensure that the historical value of these sites will remain for the benefit of all Americans, providing opportunities to learn about Emmett Till’s life and death and the historical and cultural context interwoven with his story.
Colorado Governor
The Polis administration and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced that the state is cutting its Bustang fares in half for most routes in August and September, providing a lower-cost alternative to driving and helping to support statewide efforts to mitigate ground-level ozone pollution. “During the hot summer months, it is important we find ways to reduce ozone emissions, and making public transportation more accessible is a great way to achieve this. I am thrilled to announce half-price tickets on many Bustang lines for the second year and encourage Coloradans to take advantage of this opportunity to save money,” said Governor Polis.
Denver Mayor
The City and County of Denver activated its Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center today to coordinate and manage Mayor Mike Johnston’s urgent push to house 1,000 people experiencing homelessness by the end of the year and to permanently close encampments. Mayor Johnston issued an emergency declaration on July 18 and City Council is scheduled to vote on extending the order later this afternoon. “We have a moral obligation to make sure everyone in Denver can get indoors, and activat- ing the Emergency Operations Center is an important step in that direction,” said Mayor Mike Johnston.
