Paterson’s Guaranteed Income Program Initiative Eases Financial Strain for Local Families Reyes Family Highlights the Impact of Paterson’s Guaranteed Income Program on Household Finances According to CBS News, in Paterson, New Jersey, a new program called Paterson’s Guaranteed Income Program is helping families with money problems. One family benefiting from this program is the Reyes … Read more
Financial Assistance for Single-Parent Families Addressing Systemic Issues According to U.S. Sun, in Tacoma, Washington, a new program called GRIT (Growing Resilience in Tacoma) is starting. It’s run by the United Way of Pierce County and aims to help 175 people with lower incomes. This Monthly GRIT Payments gives $6,000 over 12 months to single-parent families … Read more
West Virginia Senate Approves Changes to SNAP Eligibility Criteria Age Requirement for West Virginia Senate Passes SNAP Bill Proposed to Increase to 59 According to Ballot Pedia News, on February 23, 2024, the West Virginia Senate passed SNAP Bill 562 which has been processed, changing the rules for who can get SNAP benefits in the … Read more
Las Vegas Police Committee Approves Settlement Payment to Review-Journal Nevada Supreme Court Rulings Prompt Metro’s Agreement to Settle with Newspaper According to Union Bullet, the Metropolitan Police Committee in Las Vegas agreed to pay the settlement payment of Las Vegas Review-Journal over $500,000 after legal fights about getting public records. The Nevada Supreme Court said … Read more
GRIT Project Allocates $1.9 Million to Aid Tacoma Families United Way of Pierce County Partners with Local Agencies to Provide $500 Checks Payment According to King 5, the GRIT project in Tacoma, Washington, is helping residents money problems with $500 checks payment. They got $1.9 million from the state to give $500 each month to … Read more
Fresno County Launches Guaranteed Income Program for Struggling Communities Fresno EOC Introduces $500 Support Initiative in High-Poverty Areas According to ABC 30, to fight poverty in Fresno County, two struggling communities Huron and the 93706 zip code in Southwest Fresno are getting monthly checks in Fresno. The Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (EOC) and local groups … Read more
Thrive Market Now Accepts SNAP Funds for Online Grocery Shopping SNAP Users Can Now Shop for Wholesome Products at Thrive Market According to Fox 5, Thrive Market recently got the okay to take Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP) funds which helps people buy healthy food. Starting February 26 SNAP users can buy groceries from Thrive Market … Read more
First Online Retailer Approved for SNAP EBT Acceptance SNAP Users Can Now Shop at Thrive Market Online According to Go Banking Rates, Thrive Market‘s recent approval to accept online grocery partners with SNAP EBT is a big deal for people who use SNAP benefits. Thrive Market is the first online store allowed by the USDA … Read more
2% Tax Refunds Increase 25% Fewer Taxpayers Submit Returns According to Finance Yahoo, in the past two weeks people have been getting smaller tax refunds than last year. The latest info from the IRS is giving good news of 2% tax refunds bigger than last year. On February 16, the average refund was $3,207 up … Read more
$3.7 Billion Budget for Minnesota Exceeds Expectations Officials Warn of Future Challenges and Shortfalls According to MPR News, Minnesota’s finances bring both good and concerning news. The Department of Minnesota Management and Budget reports a $3.7 billion budget for Minnesota for the next two years ending in 2025 exceeding December’s expectations by $1.3 billion. Increased … Read more