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Biden administration hosts reporters for Q&A summit ahead of Juneteenth

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Ahead of Juneteenth, the federal and state holiday marking the day when slaves in Galveston, Texas learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, the Biden administration held the Juneteenth Regional Reporter Summit.

The summit took place at the White House and allowed reporters from across the country to ask members of the Biden administration questions on a number of topics pertaining to Black Americans.

A recent Pew Survey showed education and the economy were the top policy priorities for Black voters.

I was the only local reporter from Las Vegas who was there for the summit and I asked questions surrounding those topics and several others.

Gun Violence and Mental Health Funding - Will federal funding continue?

Juneteenth Regional Reporter Summit: Gun violence and mental health

Economy - Is the White House considering a billionaire's tax?

Juneteenth Regional Reporter Summit: Economy and proposed billionaire's tax

Gun Violence - How was Safer Communities Act funding used and how has it affected gun violence and crime statistics?

Juneteenth Regional Reporter Summit: Gun violence and the Safer Communities Act

Economy - Is eliminating taxes on tipped income for hospitality workers something this administration is considering?

Juneteenth Regional Reporter Summit: Economy and taxes on tipped income

Elections - Which candidate are Black voters considering for the next president: Joe Biden or Donald Trump?

Juneteenth Regional Reporter Summit: Which candidate are Black voters considering for president?

Medical Care - What does Medicaid cover and are there any changes in previous policies?

Juneteenth Regional Reporter Summit: What does Medicaid cover?

Economy - What is the federal government doing to help small businesses?

Juneteenth Regional Reporter Summit: What is the federal government doing to help small businesses?