Jessica Fulton
@jessicajfulton.bsky.social
Analyzing economic policy, advancing racial equity, and making progress on my TBR pile
Micah 6:8
Micah 6:8
It's interesting (sad!) because the administration says it's bringing jobs to the US, but put Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), the very banks that are primed to support job creators like this one, in very shaky conditions. www.marketplace.org/story/2025/1...
Community lenders fund faces uncertain future
The Community Development Financial Institutions fund was almost wiped out during the government shutdown and remains on shaky ground.
www.marketplace.org
January 27, 2026 at 4:01 PM
It's interesting (sad!) because the administration says it's bringing jobs to the US, but put Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), the very banks that are primed to support job creators like this one, in very shaky conditions. www.marketplace.org/story/2025/1...
According to my hometown newspaper, another steel mill is closing down - eliminating at least 250 jobs - and likely more when you include contractors and vendors -according to the CEO, this is at least partially an access to capital issue. www.bnd.com/news/local/a...
Alton Steel to cease operations, lay off more than 250 employees
“... we’ve reached a point where the fundamental structural challenges cannot be overcome.”
www.bnd.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:01 PM
According to my hometown newspaper, another steel mill is closing down - eliminating at least 250 jobs - and likely more when you include contractors and vendors -according to the CEO, this is at least partially an access to capital issue. www.bnd.com/news/local/a...