At an event on social innovation in Baltimore, we profiled young social entrepreneurs and reviewed the Administration’s and Aspen Institute's relevant work.

Since the President's call to action, state and local elected officials have taken action to expand free community college programs across the country.

Today, the Administration announced new efforts to build on ongoing progress to combat rural child poverty.

At the end of the most recent Affordable Care Act open enrollment period, the White House has announced the winner of its Healthy Communities Challenge.

Since the launch in May, five additional agencies have committed to opening key data on police interactions with their communities.

Governor Gina Raimondo just signed a bill that will raise the minimum wage for Rhode Islanders. Governor Raimondo’s signature continues a trend of local governments and communities helping those who work hard day-in and day-out to put food on their tables and a roof over their heads.

Jerry Abramson

Jerry Abramson, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs here at the White House, explains how the tensions that have recently erupted in communities such as Ferguson and Baltimore are not solely tied to policing, but are also linked to the lack of economic opportunity.