Taxes Made Easier for Retirees Federal Taxes Still Apply According to Fool, As Americans, we often complain about paying taxes. However, some states make it easier for retirees by not taxing certain types of income. Nine states don’t tax any income at all. These states include Alaska, Florida, and Texas. Four other states don’t tax … Read more
Powering the Digital Age: Grant County’s Energy Dilemma Meeting Demand, Meeting Clean Energy Goals According to ProPublica, Grant County in Washington state has a big problem. They need to make sure they have enough electricity for all the computers and servers at the big data centers. These data centers are like super-powerful computers that store … Read more
Thousands of Students in Tulsa Public Schools to Get Free Food Breaking Down Barriers to Education: Tulsa Public Schools Announces Expansion of Free Meal Program According to KJRH, thousands of students in Tulsa will soon get free food. This is because of a special program that helps schools provide meals to students who need them. … Read more
Breaking Down the Cost of Cancer Care The Impact of Medicaid on Healthcare Costs According to the conversation, a new study looked at how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affected the cost of cancer treatment for people who don’t have a lot of money. The study found that people who were eligible for Medicaid, a … Read more
Devastating New Mexico Wildfires and Floods: Relief Efforts in Full Swing Low-Income Residents to Receive Food Assistance Through Extended D-SNAP Program According to KRQE, Devastating wildfires and flooding in northern New Mexico have left low-income residents struggling to access food. Relief is arriving, however, with the Department of Agriculture extending the D-SNAP program to over … Read more
$80 Billion Boost Propels IRS Digital Overhaul Amid Call Center Woes and Legislative Battles IRS Modernizes with $80 Billion Boost: Digitized Tax Forms, New Auditors, and Direct File Controversy The IRS is digitizing the U.S. tax system after an $80 billion boost from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, according to the published article of THE … Read more
New Orleans to Launch $1 Million Guaranteed Income Pilot for 800 High School Students New Orleans Invests $1 Million in Guaranteed Basic Income for 800 Public High School Students The city of New Orleans is set to launch a $1 million guaranteed basic income pilot program for 800 public high school students funded by federal … Read more
HOUSTON – Student loan forgiveness took center stage on Thursday at the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) conference. Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized the Biden administration’s commitment to alleviating student debt, especially for public service workers, including teachers. This event saw Harris engaging with educators and highlighting significant strides in federal student loan forgiveness. Federal … Read more
The GOP-led House canceled votes ahead of the August recess without getting the 12 appropriations bills passed, breaking a promise to voters. Last October, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., had assured colleagues that the House would not break for recess in August “unless all 12 appropriations bills have passed the House,” according to Fox 40. … Read more
Hoosier Hills Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry Brings Relief to Local Families Fighting Hunger in Orange, Martin, and Lawrence Counties According to news, On Tuesday, volunteers at the Bedford Sherwood Oaks Christian Church came together to help distribute food to those in need through the Hoosier Hills Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry. Among them was … Read more