麻州長擬舉債97億元改善交通、環保

         (Boston Orange 綜合編譯) 麻州州長查理貝克 (Charlie Baker)今 (17)日近午，由交通，能源等相關首長陪同，在屋斯特 (Worcester)東中央街宣佈，遞出簡稱為MassTRAC的和麻州交通資源及氣候相關的法案，要求州議會同意撥款97億元辦理交通及環保的基礎建設項目。

                 該法案包括62億元支援高速公路，交通，環保等核心聯邦項目，將經由聯邦政府的不分黨派基礎建設法 (BIL)資助。

                   該法案也將經比照資源辦法，由州政府為麻州交通廳 (DOT)和地鐵局 (MBTA)持續進行的現代化工程，提供35億元支援。

                   這97億元的債券法將容許麻州充分利用來自聯邦政府的基礎建設法經費。

               法案條款細節將使得麻州交通廳和地鐵局利用某些項目的採購來加快實施由BIL資助的項目。

             州長辦公室列出的97億元法案重點包括，動支聯邦BIL資助款中的28億元辦理與聯邦資助方程式內預定的補助項目，33億元用於直到2026年的支持麻州交通廳和麻州地鐵局，。2710萬元將交給麻州交通廳的航空局，6490萬元資助區域交通局，1億4500萬元用於比照聯邦政府給麻州地鐵(MBTA)的麻州政府比照撥款，2億元用於支援環境保護局的清潔交通項目。4億元給麻州地鐵持續現代化設備，8億3000萬元支持MBTA購買新的，更節省能源的綠線地鐵車廂。

Baker-Polito Administration Files $9.7 Billion Infrastructure Bond Bill

MassTRAC bill will authorize state matching funds and tools necessary to compete for, unlock and leverage federal investments in transportation and environmental infrastructure from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)

 

BOSTON

 - Today, Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, Transportation Secretary and CEO Jamey Tesler, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides, and MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak joined with municipal leaders in Worcester at an event to announce the Baker-Polito Administration’s filing of “An Act Relative to Massachusetts’s Transportation Resources and Climate,” (MassTRAC) a $9.7 billion infrastructure bond bill. This bill will advance and support significant investments in the Commonwealth’s transportation and environmental infrastructure, as well as provide critical and required state matching funds to compete for, unlock and leverage federal formula and discretionary investments as provided by the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) enacted in November 2021. 

 

“This infrastructure bill will support the investment of $9.7 billion in the Commonwealth’s roads, bridges, railways, transit agencies and environmental infrastructure,” said Governor Baker. “Building upon the BIL, this legislation will make a meaningful difference in the acceleration of projects that are set to receive federal funding and we look forward to working with the members of the Legislature to pass this bill.”

 

“Our Administration continues to work closely with our statewide municipal partners to help identify ways in which they can make further improvements to their transportation infrastructure,” said Lieutenant Governor Polito. “This legislation includes additional authorization to support investments in cities and towns to promote bicycle and pedestrian safety and invigorate our downtown community public spaces through several grant programs.”   

 

The legislation includes $6.2 billion to support core federal formula programs for highway, transit, and environmental projects. The funding authorized under BIL provides the Commonwealth with an opportunity to increase investments in roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure, with a focus on climate change mitigation, resiliency, equity, and safety for all users, particularly cyclists and pedestrians.

 

This bill will facilitate the ongoing efforts of MassDOT and the MBTA to invest in and modernize the Commonwealth’s transportation system, and includes $3.5 billion in potential state matching resources to support the aggressive pursuit of new and existing federal discretionary and competitive grant programs available under the BIL.

 

“This $9.7 billion bond bill will enable the Commonwealth to take full advantage of the opportunities made available through the federal infrastructure legislation and continue critical support for core transportation and environmental infrastructure work,” said Administration and Finance Secretary Michael J. Heffernan. “Authorizing these investments will pave the way for historic economic growth that will benefit residents across Massachusetts, and we look forward to working with the Legislature to pass this bill into law.”

 

“This bond bill supports our efforts to rebuild, modernize, and expand the capacity of the Commonwealth’s transportation system and aggressively pursue and compete for discretionary grant funding to advance major projects,” said Transportation Secretary Jamey Tesler. “On behalf of the Baker-Polito Administration, I would like to express appreciation to the members of the Legislature and advocates for their support of our efforts to advance infrastructure investments.”  

 

“Governor Baker’s $9.7 billion Infrastructure Bond Bill will dedicate once in a lifetime funding for important transportation and environmental projects that will directly benefit the Commonwealth today and well into the future,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides. “Importantly, this funding will enable the Commonwealth to make significant investments in zero emission vehicle programs and infrastructure, which will further the Baker-Polito Administration’s efforts to decarbonizing the state’s transportation system.”

 

Provisions of this bill would enable MassDOT and the MBTA to use certain project procurement and delivery tools that could speed the implementation of BIL funded projects, as well as regular project delivery. MassDOT and the MBTA would be authorized to pilot the A + B procurement method to allow the time to complete a project to be considered in bid evaluation and award. Additionally, Private Development Mitigation/Transit Oriented Development authorization would allow MassDOT and the MBTA to enter into development agreements that include transportation and other public benefits without having to separately bid for those elements.

 

"The funding in the Infrastructure Bond Bill will allow the MBTA to fully harness opportunities in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, both with the match for Federal Formula funds and to help us take advantage of future discretionary funding opportunities,” said MBTA General Manager Poftak. “Thank you to the Baker-Polito Administration, our MassDOT colleagues, local elected leaders, and transit advocates for continuing to work to upgrade and modernize the MBTA.”

 

This bill includes additional authorization for existing appropriations for the federal aid and non-federal aid programs to allow MassDOT and the MBTA to continue and accelerate work, taking advantage of the historic increase in annual federal apportionments over the next five years, while also providing the authorization needed to pursue new federal competitive and discretionary grants and support new investments in clean transportation and the environment. These significant investments, empowered by both reauthorized and increased federal funding within the BIL, will be transformational for the Commonwealth.

 

The bond bill also provides additional authorization to support investments in cities and towns to promote bicycle and pedestrian safety, improve municipal transportation asset conditions, and invigorate downtown community public spaces through several successful grant programs. Some of these programs include the Complete Streets Funding Program, Municipal Small Bridge, Municipal Pavement, and Shared Streets and Spaces Program.

 

Highlights of the $9.7 billion MassTRAC bill: 

 

• $6.2 billion to support core programs for Highway, Transit, and Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
• $2.8 billion in authorization related to the increased federal formula funding in BIL
• $2.5 billion for Highway federal aid and non-federal aid BIL support
• $27.1 million for the MassDOT Aeronautics Division to support and leverage increased Federal Aviation Administration grants to public use airports
• $64.9 million to support increased federal funding for Regional Transit Authorities
• $145 million for state match funds required for the increased federal funding for the MBTA
• $200 million to support EEA’s Clean Transportation program
• $3.3 billion to support the MassDOT and MBTA capital programs through 2026
• $1.79 billion (federal aid and non-federal aid) for MassDOT Aeronautics, Highway, Rail & Transit, and Office of Transportation Planning to support our capital program through 2026
• $150.8 million in new federal aid authorization for Highway to utilize the funding provided under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA)
• $85 million authorization to improve the condition of our non-interstate pavement on the National Highway System
• $55 million in additional authorization to support investments in our cities and towns to promote bicycle and pedestrian safety, improve municipal transportation asset conditions, and invigorate our downtown community public spaces through several successful grant programs: Complete Streets, Small Municipal Bridge, Municipal Pavement, and Shared Streets and Spaces
• $400 million for the MBTA to continue to invest in the modernization of its infrastructure and vehicles
• $830 million to support the purchase of a new fleet MBTA Green Line cars that are more energy efficient
• $3.55 billion to support pursuit of federal discretionary and competitive grant program funding

MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES MEMBERS OF THE SPECIAL COMMISSION TO END FAMILY HOMELESSNESS

MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES MEMBERS OF THE SPECIAL COMMISSION TO END FAMILY HOMELESSNESS New commission to implement innovative solutions to prevent and end family homelessness

BOSTON - Thursday, March 17, 2022 - In her ongoing efforts to address the issue of homelessness in Boston, today Mayor Michelle Wu announced the formation of a Special Commission to End Family Homelessness made up of non-profit leaders and experts from both city and state agencies. The commission will study local family homelessness and will be tasked with developing a plan to prevent and end family homelessness in Boston. “Boston’s housing crisis has been pushing families out of our city,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “I’m grateful to the members of this Commission and look forward to their work to prevent and end family homelessness in Boston."  In 2020, a city ordinance was passed to establish a Special Commission to End Family Homelessness. The purpose of the Special Commission is to develop an actionable and measurable plan to end family homelessness in Boston. The ordinance names members for the commission including the Mayor of Boston, the City’s Chief of Housing, the City’s Chief of Health and Human Services, the Boston Public Schools Superintendent, as well as state seats including the Governor of Massachusetts, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Community Development, representatives from the Boston Legislative Delegation,  homeless service providers and individuals with lived experience of homelessness or housing insecurity.  “As the Chair of Public Health, Homelessness and Recovery, I am proud to be a member of the Commission on Family Homelessness,” said Erin Murphy, Boston City Councilor At-Large. “I look forward to our work ahead as we collaborate together to create a coordinated plan to end family homelessness in Boston. There is such a negative impact on the health and educational progress of children who are homeless, so we need to come up with a concrete action plan to end this crisis. I am ready to partner with the other members on this Commission to make ending family homelessness a reality.” Boston currently works with nonprofit and community partners to coordinate housing and services for homeless individuals in Boston. It applies for and distributes grants, collects and reports data about homelessness in Boston, and sets system-wide policies and goals. Since 2015 the City of Boston has reduced individual chronic homelessness by 19 percent, reduced Veteran homelessness by 32 percent, and has transformed the homeless services system into a coordinated network focused on helping the most vulnerable households across our City. The City has helped to house over 15,000 people experiencing homelessness, housed over 1,000 chronically homeless individuals and more than 1,300 homeless veterans. “Mayor Wu’s Special Commission is a tremendous leap forward for Boston in understanding, planning, and tackling the unique housing and support needs of homeless children and their parents,” said Larry Seamans, President of FamilyAid Boston. “As one of the city’s oldest and largest providers of housing supports for homeless families, we look forward to working with the commission to further the goal of ending family homelessness in Boston.”   "During my time on the council, I was proud to pass the legislation to create the Special Commission to ensure our City always had an actionable plan to end family homelessness,” said former City Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George. “I believe that this Commission is essential to tackling the racial, economic, and institutional barriers to supporting our most vulnerable families experiencing housing insecurity. I am so grateful for the members of this Commission for their dedication to Boston families and ending family homelessness." The City of Boston contributes significant resources to ending family homelessness, including BHA’s preference for homeless families, MOH’s homeless set-aside policy, and homelessness prevention programs managed by the Office of Housing Stability. The Massachusetts DHCD funds and manages a statewide shelter system for families and invests in short and long-term housing resources to house homeless families out of shelter.  To execute the strategic plan that the commission recommends, Boston will need to collaborate with the state to build a well-coordinated system to ensure resources reach the households with the greatest needs. A coordinated system will promote a housing-centered response to family homelessness, strengthen housing pathways and expand eviction prevention partnerships to prevent and end family homelessness in Boston. The United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley agreed to convene the Commission, and the Mayor’s Office of Housing has hired the Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) to work with the Commission to develop a strategic plan to end homelessness among families in Boston on the following timeline.   February 2022: Preliminary Map of Resources and Responsibilities March 2022: Data analysis and Gaps Analysis April 2022: Facilitate focus groups and planning meetings with core constituencies and stakeholders to review gaps analysis and use it to establish shared vision, goals, recommendations, and strategies to end family homelessness in Boston. May 2022: Review draft recommendations with Commission or other decision-makers. June 2022: Finalize feedback of recommendations and draft plan. Commission Members City Councilor Erin Murphy Jim Greene, Assistant Director for Street Homelessness Initiatives, Mayor’s Office of Housing, City of Boston Sheila Dillon, Chief of Housing, City of Boston Brian Marques, Senior Director of  Opportunity Youth, Boston Public Schools Kate Bennett, Boston Housing Authority Administrator Alvina Brevard, Associate Director for Division of Housing Stabilization, Department of Housing and Community Development Kate Barrand, President and CEO, Horizons for Homeless Children Catherine D'Amato, President and CEO, Greater Boston Food Bank Shiela Moore, CEO, Hildebrand Family Self Help Center, Inc. Larry Seamans, President, Family Aid Boston Danielle Ferrier, CEO, Heading Home Inc. Linn Torto, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Interagency Council on Housing and Homelessness State Senator Lydia Edwards State Representative Brandy Fluker Oakley About the Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH) The Mayor’s Office of Housing is responsible for housing people experiencing homelessness, creating and preserving affordable housing, and ensuring that renters and homeowners can obtain, maintain, and remain in safe, stable housing. The department develops and implements the City of Boston’s housing creation and homelessness prevention plans and collaborates with local and national partners to find new solutions and build more housing affordable to all, particularly those with lower incomes. For more information, please visit the MOH website.

全美中華青年聯合會 選出30位30歲以下菁英

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2022年度”全美華人30歲以下青年精英榜“評選結果揭曉

洛杉磯，2022年3月18日 - 倍受全美華人青年、留學生以及“海歸”群體矚目的“全美華人30位30歲以下青年精英榜” (AACYF Top 30 under 30)年度評選，歷時3個月，非營利組織全美中華青年聯合會、美國華人公共外交促進會，以及英文《洛杉磯郵報》等主辦機構於2022年3月18日在洛杉磯揭曉榜單。這個年度評選是在全美、也是在海外第一個專門面向華人青年和留學生群體設立的獎項,，被認為是全美青年創業圈中最具權威和影響力的獎項之一。

主辦單位表示，通過初选和逐一訪談等多輪篩選，從眾多優秀候選人中評選出來自不同行業的創業精英、以及專業領域的青年精英，他們分別入選、消費者科技、人工智能、算法、元宇宙類；新能源、碳中和、環境保護類；金融及投資服務類；教育、消費者服務；諮詢、跨境電商類，以及影視文化、藝術、科學研究、建築設計個人成就類。同時，延續歷年的設置，今年仍然附設2022 Cal C U30（5名）和特別獎（10名）兩個同等級的類別。本年度評選入榜率為5.28%。其中人工智能、算法、元宇宙類；新能源、碳中和等前沿科技l為今年新增設的類別。

消費者科技、人工智能、算法、元宇宙類 （10名）

餘論，麻省理工學院博士，擁有兩項美國專利，現為AI製藥初創企業-元炘執藥（Metanovas Biotech）聯合創始人與首席技術官。專注於利用人工智能技術解決早期藥物靶點和藥物發現中的難題。已獲得多家頂級醫藥基金的參與投資。

張霄，斯坦福大學應用物理博士，Collov公司創始人。集成式的Collov平台通過AI技術的幫助，提供AR精準測量。已完成了由一線美元機構領投的千萬級美元Pre-A輪融資。

唐相儒，耶魯大學計算機科學系博士生，現任耶魯大學研究生會委員會主席，數字醫療領域初創公司Altru聯合創始人。公司致力於創建基於 Web3.0的醫療健康生態系統，成為一個去中心化的醫療健康新平台。

何宗鍵，耶魯大學生物統計碩士研究生，Aspecta.ai聯合創始人。應用最前沿的人工智能與Web3.0技術打造Meta Workspace智能雲端空間，目前已完成前期兩輪融資。

金秋遠，畢業於耶魯大學，連續創業者，Vland雲現場創始人/首席執行官，擁有多項虛擬現實和計算機視覺技術，打造虛擬空間即服務的社交互動雲平台。已完成數千萬元天使輪和Pre-A輪融資。

嚴浩，哥倫比亞大學碩士，矽谷Metaverse AI聯合創始人/首席執行官。為專注元宇宙應用、數字虛擬人、虛擬偶像、Web3.0的科技公司，獲得矽谷著名基金千萬美元級投資。

趙雪琛，巴布森學院學士，Regenerative Bio聯合創始人/首席執行官，全球首家以人工智能、雲端超算驅動的抗衰生物技術研發公司，已獲得頭部基金千萬美元天使融資。

蘇芮，哈佛大學醫學院博士生。 NovaXS Biotech生物科技公司創始人/首席執行官。公司專注於基因退行性疾病CRISPR納米粒子新型基因藥物遞送。已獲得由知名投資人領投的種子輪融資。

鄧文浩，賓州大學碩士，蔚藍動力創始人兼首席執行官。在國際知名學術期刊發表8篇學術論文，獲得中美髮明專利和軟著共計35項。

浦澤霖，密歇根大學安娜堡分校本科畢業，啟凌科技聯合創始人/首席執行官，著力於計算機視覺算法的外包項目開發。

新能源、碳中和、環境保護類 （5名）

李愛軍，北京大學博士，美國哥倫比亞大學聯合培養博士，北京金羽新能科技有限公司聯合創始人兼/首席技術官。自主開發的鋰金屬電池，可以提升續航里程50%以上。公司2022年計劃實現營收1億人民幣，並開始籌備科創板上市。

Terry Liu（劉得銳），多倫多大學學士，清華大學碩士，知能科技聯合創始人/首席執行官。公司開發了多源融合的智能感知技術，結合深度學習算法和智能控制算法，提高新能源風電行業的電網友好性，降低新能源成本，助力達成碳中和。已獲得天使輪融資。

姜雅坤，范德堡大學學士，Majoris Energy聯合創始人。致力於為傳統能源企業提供綠色開採技術，助力智慧農業、加速碳中和過程。公司產品已實現1500萬元營收，預計3年內可為油田減排1200萬噸二氧化碳。

黃瑞傑，哈佛大學本科生，全球最年輕的歐亞自行車騎手，始祖科技創始人，率領團隊用數據智造零碳未來。現已服務100+工廠與工業園區，幫助工廠降低10-15%單位碳排放。通過1.2%的篩選率獲奇績創壇投資。

羅振傑，澳大利亞聯邦大學學士、南加州大學研究生，深圳市振天生物環保科技有限公司聯合創始人。公司作為專業從事環保設備研發、生產和專注提供環境污染和治理解決方案的高科技型企業，已經擁有14項自主知識產權、19項應用型專利技術。

科學研究個人成就類：（2名）

呂旭東，北京大學學士，加州大學伯克利分校博士，目前是加州理工和加州大學伯克利的聯合博士後。正在進行的研究是使用中性原子進行量子模擬和量子計算，在頂級期刊上發表論文數十篇。其中作為第一作者的金剛石超極化的工作發表在PNAS（美國科學院院刊），被10多家媒體報導 。

張佳辰，北京大學學士，南加州大學博士，現任職於加州空氣資源委員會。同時在南加州大學兼職教授環境工程專業核心課程。已經在環境領域頂級期刊上共發表17篇文章（其中5篇為第一作者）。

建築設計個人成就類：（3名）

李想，南加州大學建築學院碩士及榮譽畢業生，Curtis Su Associates室內建築設計諮詢事務所創始人。其商業設計作品受到了美國眾多AAA等級購物中心及酒店集團的認可。 Whistler Construction建築工程公司聯合創始人，以設計建造一體化流程形式，完成了十餘個重點商業項目的落地。

Chloe Fan （樊瑤禕），庫珀聯盟建築學院學士，designwithFRANK 聯合創始人兼首席執行官。開發智能建築設計軟件，讓人們成為自己的建築師。她的作品曾經在紐約現代藝術博物館、威尼斯建築雙年展上展出。同時在在紐約理工學院和 Cooper Union STEM 項目設計工作室任教。

何競飛，東京大學建築系學士，耶魯大學建築系碩士生。堺工作室聯合創始人。作品《剝於裸生・軟禁之城》獲日本畢業設計比賽“日本一決定戰”全國第一名，為外國留學生首次獲此殊榮。設計作品包括舞台、私宅、系列餐飲場館的室內設計。

影視、文化藝術個人成就類：（3名）

Yoson An（安柚鑫） 是一位華裔新西蘭演員，在迪士尼的真人版電影《花木蘭》中出演男主角。近期在好萊塢知名電影公司和主流電視頻道的多部作品中出演。他同時也是電影製片人。電影《約翰》(JOHN)，由他執導並主演。成為好萊塢最受關注的華裔青年演員之一。

吳芸彤，舊金山藝術學院碩士，是一位跨界藝術家和策展人，現任普魯格斯畫廊的總監，已為超過 50 位藝術家策劃了個展和群展。曾在舊金山的美國國際藝術博物館舉辦首次個展，她的作品已在美國、德國、中國展出並被收藏。

石譚軒，北京電影學院學士，約電影學院導演與編劇雙碩士；擔綱執導的電影《唇語師：推理遊戲》榮獲奧斯卡學院獎旗下認證的洛杉磯國際電影節“最佳中國電影新人獎”等近三十項國內外大獎。致力於用商業電影的視聽語言講好中國故事。

金融及投資服務類：（1名）

林彥坤，南加州大學碩士，德聚兄弟創投創始人。是一家專注於硬科技和大消費領域的早期創業投資機構。目前已投資20餘家高潛力創業公司，前期項目在當前均獲得快速發展和後續資本青睞。

諮詢類 (1名)

鄒一帆，賓大公共管理碩士，賓大教育學博士生，現任合立諮詢創始人兼行政總裁。以國際視野指導其專業團隊為客戶提供擁有國際化理念的 （投資項目）落地方案。

教育、消費者服務類 (4名)

曾月，康奈爾大學學士、哥倫比亞大學碩士。橙知教育創始人/首席執行官，2021年發起並籌劃PAGE x Signal中美跨文化交流論壇。

餘成超，雪城大學最高榮譽學士，美國綠色建築協會LEED GA註冊綠色建築設計師，遠艦國際教育創始人。

黃浩彬，巴布森商學院本科生。南京未源縱衡網絡科技有限公司創始人兼CEO，致力於為學生打造實現多元化發展和有效社交的平台“半區”。

Tommy Ma，賓州州立大學學士，愛兜科技有限公司的創始人/首席執行官。公司致力為留學生和華人提供更高性價比、更安全、便捷的本地生活服務。

跨境電商類 (1名)

黃駒崗，南加州大學碩士，連續創業者，跨境電商美國JULI LLC（聚粒科技）創始人。 5年來，開創了眾多品牌，通過第三方平台將中國產品銷往海外。截止2021年，集團創造了超過兩個億的銷售額，全球擁有五十名員工，全球倉庫佔地面積三萬平方米。

2022年度AACYF Cal C U30 (5名)

陸禕瑋，洛約拉馬利蒙特大學學士，南加州大學碩士。作為獨立策展人的她，洛杉磯一美術館創始人，為千禧一代傑出的獨立藝術策展人之一。

趙鵬，上海交通大學學士，南加州大學碩士，連續創業者，Uoffer Consulting聯合創始人兼首席運營官，創辦一站式職業發展教育平台，致力於幫助全球青年實現職業夢想。

胡雪峰，哥倫比亞大學碩士，南加州大學博士生，洛杉磯文化沙龍LA Stories創始人。搭建跨學科，跨背景的文化交流平台，已獨立或合作舉辦了超過二十場線上線下的對談活動。

張中瑋，南加州大學工商管理和應用數學雙學士，創業公司TutorSpace創始人。現就職創業加速器奇績創壇負責投研工作，並且主導第一期“校園大使”項目。

孫永權，紐約大學斯特恩商學院碩士，驤昊資本管理（上海）有限公司聯合創始人及合夥人，專注於一級股權投資。

2022年度AACYF U30特別獎：（10名）

Cynthia Chen，哥倫比亞大學碩士，帕母醫療執行董事。依托肺高壓世界級原創技術，打造全球創新醫療器械平台，帶領團隊完成公司首次近億元的社會融資。

於千雯，芝加哥藝術學院碩士，跨學科藝術家和動畫師。是GAMMA Young Artist Competition的年度最佳藝術家的頭獎獲得者。她的客戶包括芝加哥藝術博物館、索尼音樂和華納查佩爾唱片公司、美國Conner Prairie博物館等。

沈明昊，浙江大學學士，英國倫敦大學學院碩士，上海逸璞文化傳媒有限公司創始人兼董事長。公司獨立研發的saas系統、SCRM系統以及AI電話機器人服務了70多家企業。

李美萱，加拿大約克商學院學士，加拿大OFFERPLUS教育平台與上海鹽錄國際教育CEO及創始人，餐飲與教育領域連續創業者。

孫尚姣，喬治梅森大學碩士，英國倫敦大學學院博士候選人，上海邇倫教育科技有限公司、紐約第五大道教育科技有限公司創始人。

何浩堃，俄勒岡大學學士，廣東互娛文化有限公司創始人。公司專注於文化產業、電商+直播等新興業態。

田承啟，聖路易斯華盛頓大學學士，哥倫比亞大學碩士，哥大中國創業加速營創始人，CSAC Fellowship 實習項目創始人。推動了哥大中關村創新空間的成立，對來自以哥大為主的海歸創業項目提供創業孵化服務。

郝雨馨，香港城市大學碩士，山西李福記食品有限公司（主打綠色健康）聯合創始人，山西光之源科技有限公司（全國第一家碟式太陽能開發推廣商）聯合創始人。

李嘉曦，香港理工大學學士，海南省環亞潮音文化傳播有限公司董事長，西安首家私人飛機俱樂部-星圖會（STAR LINE Private Aircraf Club）首席執行官。

由各行業知名人士和專家組成的評委會在評語中指出：在新產業、新業態、新模式湧現的時代，獲獎者們在創新、前瞻、服務、社會責任感、個人專業等方面有傑出的表現，展現了華人青年和留學生群體積極、向上、才華橫溢的整體風貌。

“全美華人30位30歲以下青年精英榜”的評選旨在鼓勵和助力華人青年以及留學生創新創業，在全美創業生態圈中被認為最具影響力和權威的獎項之一。組委會專家委員會成員包括：百人會創會理事、全美首位華裔女市長陳李婉若；百人會成員徐俠昌；中國當代藝術大師吳歡；著名經濟學家、洪泰基金聯合創始人盛希泰；廣州南方學院副校長黃南松教授；拉文大學（ULV）終身教授劉曉雁；英文《洛杉磯郵報》董事任向東；Fusion Fund 創創合夥人 張璐; 深圳市大學生創業園總經濟師 劉海濤; Taihill Venture Management 合夥人 餘一創 紐約 來易 加速器 創創合夥人 王炳惠 王炳惠 合圖教育 集團創始人及劉峰 劉峰知名科技創新青年青年青年 郝翔昭 董劉科含本年度提名委員會主席曾天賜包括：曾天賜董昊昊教授、王瀚翔翔、趙寬澤、劉肇寧、曾昊昊、楊靜竹、高瑩, 肖玉等人的全美知名人士都在具有強大的行業實力和影響力的陳紫楠。

今年的暗黑也獲得了校林網、響力、子教育等機構的參與支持。（AACYF洛杉磯訊訊）

APAICS Commemorates the One Year Anniversary of the Atlanta Area Shootings

 

APAICS Commemorates the One Year Anniversary of the Atlanta Area Shootings

WASHINGTON--One year ago, on March 16, 2021, an armed white gunman entered three Atlanta area businesses killing eight individuals, six of whom were Asian American women. APAICS commemorates the lives that were lost, and reflects on the anti-Asian violence that has occurred since.   Madalene Xuan-Trang Mielke, President & CEO of APAICS issued the following statement:   “After the horrific shootings in Atlanta that took the lives of eight individuals too soon, we were hopeful when we saw our nation mobilize to condemn anti-Asian violence and hate. In May, the COVID-19 Hate Crimes was signed into law, followed by action and notable investments in AAPI communities in California and New York. Similarly, investments and media coverage spotlighted our community. These investments allowed for the launch of programs like the APAICS Racial Equity Fellowship.   “However, tackling racism, especially racism that has been so deep-rooted in our nation’s history, is not something that can be solved by a one-time investment. Despite the national efforts, violence against our community has continued to proceed at alarmingly high rates against women and the elderly.    “We must acknowledge and educate our country and ourselves of the painful history of racism. We must continue to invest in programs that uplift Asian Americans so we can continue to be heard and represented.”

ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF ATLANTA SPA SHOOTINGS, AG HEALEY HIGHLIGHTS RESOURCES TO ADDRESS HATE IN COMMUNITIES

ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF ATLANTA SPA SHOOTINGS, AG HEALEY HIGHLIGHTS RESOURCES TO ADDRESS HATE IN COMMUNITIES

Resources for Recognizing and Responding to Hate Include Multilingual PSA Videos with Community Partners

 

            BOSTON – On the one-year anniversary of the fatal shootings that took place at massage parlors in Atlanta, killing eight people, six of whom were of Asian descent, Attorney General Maura Healey is highlighting her office’s resources and efforts undertaken to recognize and prevent incidents of hate in communities across the state. This includes recent multilingual PSAs with members of her office’s Advisory Council on New Americans that provide information for residents who have experienced hate.

            “On the one-year anniversary of the deadly spa shooting in Atlanta targeting Asian women, coupled with an increase in hate crimes across the country, our commitment to combating hate and racist violence in all its forms is stronger than ever,” said AG Healey. “Hate and extremist incidents are not just an attack on an individual – they are attacks on families, communities, and the fabric of our country. That’s where we, as leaders, need to start: with what’s right in front of us. In Massachusetts, we are committed to doing more to protect and empower survivors and communities that have been targeted, excluded, and tragically harmed by racism; and bringing people together to rally around respect, dignity, and belonging.”

 

Multilingual PSA Videos

As part of her office’s ongoing work to address the rise of hate in Massachusetts, the AG’s Office recently partnered with members of her office’s Advisory Council on New Americans to create multilingual video PSAs – currently available in Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, and Russian, with incoming PSAs in Chinese and other languages – that provide information for residents who have experienced hate or want to know how to address it.

“We’ve seen first-hand the emotional and physical damage that hate-based slurs and violence can do to our communities,” said Anh Vu Sawyer, Executive Director, The Southeast Asian Coalition of Massachusetts. “We are grateful for our work with the Attorney General’s Office to provide accessible resources for our residents so they feel valued and respected.”  

“It’s been an honor to serve on the AG’s Advisory Council on New Americans to advocate for the safety and well-being of all immigrants and refugees in Massachusetts,” said Paulo Pinto, Executive Director, Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS).   “We are pleased to continue this partnership to ensure that there is no place for hate crimes in our state and urge anyone who has experienced hate to contact the AG’s Office or our MAPS offices, so that it can be addressed right away.”

“As we continue to see incidents of hate rise across our communities, it is important that all residents are aware of their rights and where they can turn to for help,” said Patricia Sobalvarro, Executive Director, Agencia ALPHA. “We commend the Attorney General’s Office for their efforts to advocate for our residents by providing multilingual resources and look forward to our continued partnership in addressing these rising concerns in our communities.”

“All forms of hate, intolerance, and bias have no place in Massachusetts,” said Natasha Soolkin, Executive Director, The New American Association of MA. “Through our partnership with the Attorney General’s Office, we’ve been able to further educate our communities about their rights and ensure that they feel empowered and safe.”

 

Community Convening

             In October, AG Healey partnered with Lawyers for Civil Rights, the Anti-Defamation League of New England, NAACP Boston Branch, and Greater Boston Legal Services’ Asian Outreach Unit, to host a “Virtual Convening on Addressing Hate in our Communities”. The event, which drew hundreds of mayors, town managers, city councilors, school leaders, elected officials, members of law enforcement, and representatives from advocacy organizations, featured a panel discussion with local civil rights leaders about the rise of hate and extremism, and a presentation from the AG’s Civil Rights Division on enforcement options and resources available to victims and communities. The event can be viewed on the AG’s Facebook page.

Dedicated Resource Website and Flyers

The AG’s Office also has a dedicated website to addressing hate in our communities, with information for victims as well as resources regarding how to prevent, address, and report hate incidents. The site includes multilingual flyers (available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, and Haitian Creole) with information on the civil and criminal laws that protect residents from hate, tips on what to do if one experiences hate, and how to report such experiences.

Most hate crimes are prosecuted by the local District Attorney’s Office. However, in some cases, the offender may also be prosecuted civilly, either in addition to criminal charges or instead of criminal charges, by the AG’s Office under the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act (MCRA).

The MCRA protects the rights of all residents and visitors to Massachusetts to be free from bias-motivated threats, intimidation, and coercion. The MCRA protects the right to use public parks and transportation, walk on public streets, attend school, live peacefully, and enjoy other basic rights. Under the MCRA, the Attorney General may bring legal action against a perpetrator who threatens, intimidates, or coerces another person on the basis of that person’s membership in a protected group (e.g., race, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability) or protected activity (e.g., exercising the right to vote or the right to associate).

 

Addressing Hate in Schools

The AG’s Office has made it a priority to protect students from hate and is engaging with school leaders when incidents of hate and bias occur. In 2020, AG Healey issued guidance to school officials on their legal obligations and best practices to prevent and address incidents of hate and bias at their institutions. 

 

The AG’s Office is in the process of working with educational leadership across the state on initiatives to address and prevent hate in school and extracurricular settings.

 

Federal and State Legislative Advocacy

 

AG Healey is also advocating for stronger hate crime laws at the local and federal levels. In 2021, AG Healey partnered with Senator Adam Hinds and Representative Tram Nguyen to file SD972 and HD1653, An Act to reform hate crime statutes, which aims to rework the state’s two seldom-used hate crime statutes to better reflect their purpose – to charge individuals who target a person based on their membership in a protected class.

AG Healey also joined a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general in calling on Congress to pass the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act, to provide state and local governments and law enforcement agencies the tools and resources to understand, identify, and report hate crimes to help prevent them. In April 2021, the Act was approved as part of the bill packaged underneath the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, aimed at bolstering efforts to combat rising anti-Asian hate and rhetoric during the pandemic.

To report a hate crime, residents should contact their local police department. In addition, they can also report hate incidents, hate crimes, or civil rights violations to the Attorney General’s Office using the Hate Crimes Hotline at 1-800-994-3228 or file a civil rights complaint online through the AG’s Civil Rights Division.

The Advancing Justice Affiliation Continues In-Language Bystander Intervention Training for the Asian American Community Nationwide

 The Advancing Justice Affiliation Continues In-Language Bystander Intervention Training for the Asian American Community Nationwide

[Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.] – The Asian Americans Advancing Justice affiliates in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. continue to offer virtual Bystander Intervention Training – Stop Anti-Asian and Asian American and Xenophobic Harassment in 2022 and are now proud to offer trainings in Asian languages for limited English proficient members of the community.

Washington, D.C.-based Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC (Advancing Justice – AAJC) and Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles (Advancing Justice – LA) offer accessible in-language trainings in Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Korean, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. Additionally, Advancing Justice – AAJC offers trainings in Hindi and Thai, provides simultaneous interpretations along with English facilitations, and uses bilingual slides. Advancing Justice – LA trains directly in Asian languages, accompanied by translated slides as part of the interactive experience. Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago (Advancing Justice – Chicago) provides bilingual trainings in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Hindi, with verbal presentations in both English and the Asian language and slides in Asian languages only.

Since the Advancing Justice affiliates in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. and Right To Be started training in the last two years, they have trained over 150,000 people. Of all people who reported witnessing harassment after completing the training, 75% reported intervening, a best practice in reducing trauma and de-escalating violence.

“The Asian American community has borne heightened discrimination as some have sought to place blame for the pandemic on us,” said Marita Etcubañez, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at Advancing Justice – AAJC. “We have heard from many in our community about the fear and anxiety they are feeling as Asian Americans have experienced increased hate crimes and hate incidents in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. Through our trainings, we share practical, actionable strategies that we hope our participants will be able to use to safely intervene in and stop harassment, and also mitigate the harm for the person who faced harassment.”

“It is a privilege and a testimony to our collective commitment to the Asian American community that we are able to expand and offer these culturally competent, useful trainings with more Advancing Justice affiliates,” said Dax Valdes, Senior Trainer with Right To Be. "We always look for ways to make our sessions more accessible, so we can reach more community members who may be wondering what to do when they see someone else getting harassed, on public transportation or at the grocery store, for example. Offering these trainings in Asian languages is a crucial step in meeting communities where they are.” In Right To Be's evaluation and research, they found that 98.8% of those trained reported that as a result of the training, they were able to recognize and intervene when harassment occurred.

According to Christina Yang, General Counsel and Pro Bono Director at Advancing Justice – LA, “It is essential for us to train directly in Asian languages and make bystander intervention trainings more accessible to broader audiences, especially those who are still under attack and scapegoated for the COVID-19 pandemic.”

“As an organization that strives towards racial equity through community organizing, it is imperative that we respond to the requests from different communities and partners across the Midwest. We are excited to be a part of a strong affiliation and movement to make this training more inclusive for so many.” said Catherine Shieh, Anti-Hate Training Coordinator at Advancing Justice – Chicago.

Upcoming Asian language Bystander Intervention Trainings:

Tagalog

• March 23 – Training with simultaneous interpretation in Tagalog, 3pm Hawaii / 4pm Alaska / 5pm Pacific / 6pm Mountain / 7pm Central / 8pm Eastern. Register here.

Thai

• April 7 – Training with simultaneous interpretation in Thai, 3pm Hawaii / 4pm Alaska / 5pm Pacific / 6pm Mountain / 7pm Central / 8pm Eastern. Register here.

Hindi

• April 20 – Training with simultaneous interpretation in Hindi. 3pm Hawaii / 4pm Alaska / 5pm Pacific / 6pm Mountain / 7pm Central / 8pm Eastern. Register here.

Governor Baker Nominates Nan M. Sauer as Associate Justice of the Probate and Family Court

 Governor Baker Nominates Nan M. Sauer as Associate Justice of the Probate and Family Court

 

BOSTON — Today, Governor Charlie Baker nominated Nan M. Sauer as Associate Justice of the Probate and Family Court. Attorney Sauer has 17 years of legal experience.

 

"Attorney Sauer’s many years of experience have prepared her well to serve as an Associate Justice of the Probate and Family Court,​" said Governor Charlie Baker. "I am pleased to submit this qualified candidate to the Governor's Council for their advice and consent."

 

"Attorney Sauer possesses a deep knowledge of the law that will serve her well in this position,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “If approved, I am confident that she will be a fair and thoughtful member of the Probate and Family Court.”

 

The Probate and Family Court Department has jurisdiction over family-related and probate matters such as divorce, paternity, child support, custody, parenting time, adoption, termination of parental rights, abuse prevention and wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and changes of name. The Probate and Family Court has over 40 judges, including Chief Justice John D. Casey. For more information on the Probate and Family Court, please visit their homepage.

 

Judicial nominations are subject to the advice and consent of the Governor’s Council. Applicants for judicial openings are reviewed by the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) and recommended to the governor. Governor Baker established the JNC in February 2015 pursuant to Executive Order 558, a non-partisan, non-political Commission composed of volunteers from a cross-section of the Commonwealth's diverse population to screen judicial applications. Twenty-one members were later appointed to the JNC in April 2015.

 

About Nan M. Sauer

 

Nan M. Sauer began her legal career in 1998 when she joined Headstrong, Inc. as a principal consultant in their Office of the Firmwide Counsel until 2004. While still in law school, she also worked as a legal research assistant at New England School of Law and was a judicial intern for Judge Judith Dein of the U.S. District Court. Attorney Sauer also served as a law clerk under Ester J. Horwich, Esq. Upon graduation, Attorney Sauer became a judicial law clerk for the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court, assisting Justices in various counties in Eastern Massachusetts. From 2006 to 2016, she worked at Lee & Rivers, LLP, and focused exclusively on Probate and Family Court matters, including contested divorce and child custody matters. Attorney Sauer co-founded Roberts & Sauer, LLP in 2016, and her firm focuses on Probate and Family Court matters. Since 2017, she has been a member of Governor Baker’s Task Force on Hate Crimes, which encourages effective coordination in the awareness, prevention, investigation, and prosecution of hate crimes throughout the Commonwealth. Attorney Sauer is a member of the Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association, serving in various leadership positions including Co-Chair from 2015 until 2017, as well as a Trustee of her condominium association. A volunteer with both the Middlesex County Bar Association Conciliation Program and MBA Dial-a-Lawyer, Attorney Sauer received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1988 and her Juris Doctorate from New England School of Law in 2004.

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MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES CITY OF BOSTON ACHIEVES AAA BOND RATINGS FOR EIGHTH CONSECUTIVE TIME Federal funds will support the remediation of a historically neglected and polluted natural space

BOSTON - Wednesday, March 16, 2022 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that Boston has maintained its triple-A bond ratings, as assigned by Moody’s Investor Service and S&P Global Ratings, in advance of its upcoming 2022 bond sale. Since 2014, the City has received the top credit rating from both rating agencies. The agencies’ affirmations of Boston’s strong financial health is a recognition of the City’s strong fiscal management before and during the pandemic, despite its significant impact on the City. “This moment calls for vision and urgency to use our resources creatively and effectively in addressing our biggest challenges,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “I’m proud that Boston can make bold investments in our communities while maintaining our city’s strong financial health.”  In their report, S&P Global Ratings assigned its AAA long-term rating to the City of Boston based on “very strong financial management environment with well-embedded policies and practices and a strong institutional framework.” The report also cited Boston’s proactive approach to addressing risks like “weather- and climate-related events, infrastructure and housing, retirement costs, and stagnant intergovernmental aid growth.” S&P concludes that this “proactive approach, tied to the continued improvement in the economy, will allow it to maintain financial balance over the long term.” According to Moody’s Investors Service, Boston’s Aaa rating reflects strong fiscal management, the City’s healthy financial position and Boston’s position as the regional economic center of New England. The report also expects that Boston’s tax base will remain stable while the economy continues to recover from the pandemic and continues to grow despite recent global economic challenges.   “Mayor Wu has continued Boston’s strong commitment to proactive financial management that has allowed the City to navigate uncertain fiscal times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Justin Sterritt, Chief Financial Officer for the City of Boston. “Today’s credit ratings reflect that under Mayor Wu’s leadership the City can make bold investments to address the long-term needs of the City while maintaining sound financial practices.” The City expects to go to market on the sale of its 2022 series bonds the week of March 27th, 2022. The upcoming bond sale is expected to generate $330 million in new funding towards critical housing, climate and infrastructure projects throughout the City. The City’s issuance will support affordable housing projects in partnership with the Boston Housing Authority. The funding will also support major Boston Public Schools projects, like the construction of the new Boston Arts Academy and the new Josiah Quincy Upper School, and vital building upgrades at schools across the City.  In addition, the upcoming bond sale will support the mitigation of sea-level rise at the renovated Curley Community Center, fund a new phase of the Renew Boston Trust, help finance major park improvements at Garvey Park in Dorchester and Malcolm X Park in Roxbury, and the climate resiliency aspects of the recently completed renovation of Langone Park in the North End. The bond sale will also include significant funding for the renovation and reactivation of City Hall Plaza, which will serve as a catalyst for civic and community engagement.  Today’s ratings reflect Mayor Wu’s commitment to financial responsibility, while making bold investments that address the needs of the community throughout the City of Boston. The Wu Administration along with the City Council has previously hosted a Budget Listening Tour and will be unveiling the FY23 Budget in April. The City also maintains a dedicated investor outreach platform, BuyBostonBonds.com. The website is a part of the City’s continued efforts to optimize financial disclosure and is designed to drive investment in Boston’s bonds, which help pay for capital projects and investments the City makes. Note that any offer or solicitation with respect to the Bonds will be made solely by means of a preliminary or final official statement.