Celebrating Juneteenth
June 8, 2023
Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on June 19th to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston,…
Learn MoreJuneteenth is a holiday celebrated on June 19th to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston,…
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Learn MoreOver the next few months, temperatures will rise. And we’re not just talking about the weather. Budget negotiations both here at home in Springfield, and in the nation’s capital are…
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