Shalanda Young, Rey Ramsey, and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad Discuss How States are Meeting the Moment Through Innovative Approaches to Governance that Safeguard Vulnerable Communities

The Joint Center hosted a policy discussion featuring distinguished panelists: Shalanda Young, 43rd Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget; Rey Ramsey, President and CEO of the Nathan Cummings Foundation; and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, President of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, who served as the moderator. The conversation highlighted how states — particularly Maryland — are meeting this moment through innovative approaches to governance that safeguard vulnerable communities, respond to federal funding cuts, and maintain investments for a better future.

Watch the policy discussion below.

The policy discussion followed a ceremony honoring Governor Wes Moore with the Louis E. Martin Great American Award. Learn more here.