The Golden Gate Bridge may lose millions in federal funding due to new U.S. Department of Transportation policies that oppose Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These policies, seen by some as excessively progressive, could endanger over $400 million in grants essential for the bridge's retrofitting. Denis Mulligan, the bridge's General Manager, warned that compliance with these new terms could force a retraction of anti-racism resolutions. Local officials, including San Francisco Supervisor Joel Engardio, expressed disappointment in having to retract statements against discrimination, igniting discussions on the implications of these federal changes for iconic infrastructure.
The new grant agreement language from the U.S Department of Transportation says that if you violate their anti-DEI prohibition, you could lose your grant and...
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