Jackson and Baton Rouge were selected for the Model Cities Initiative, receiving a $63 million DOJ grant.

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DOJ provided federal funding for crime combat, selecting Baton Rouge and Jacksonville for the MCI program. All 1 developments

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Jackson
capital and largest city of Mississippi, United States
- Former Jackson city leaders Chokwe Antar Lumumba and Aaron Banks, along with Hinds County DA Jody Owens, were mentioned in a report.Fri 03:29
- Jackson is highlighted for having lower tax rates than regional competitors, enhancing quality-of-life initiatives.Wed 00:07
Baton Rouge
capital city of Louisiana, United States, and seat of East Baton Rouge Parish
- An executive order mandates stipends for school employees in Baton Rouge.Fri 13:46
- Issues regarding parish government status of Baton Rouge and campaigning for mayoral office in Opelousas.Thu 02:48
department
office within an organization
- DOJ filed a lawsuit against Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner, while a court ruled on city ordinance limits on federal agency power.Fri 21:35
- DOJ ended police consent decrees in Louisville and did not open investigations in Minneapolis, drawing criticism from Jamie Raskin.Fri 18:14

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