From Foster Care to College Success: The Inspiring Stories of Deja and Jaliyah Overcoming Adversity: How Two Former Foster Youth are Thriving at Sacramento State University According to CBSNews, Deja Douglas and Jaliyah Dramera are two students at Sacramento State University. They used to live in foster homes, but now they are thriving on campus. … Read more
Tax Revenues Get a Lift: June Numbers Outperform Expectations Year-End Numbers Show a Slight Dip: But Georgia’s Budget Surplus Offers a Cushion According to Macon, Georgia’s tax money increased in June. This is good news! The state got $3.03 billion in taxes, which is 6.5% more than last year. People paid more income tax and … Read more
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and the City Council have filed a lawsuit to remove the Baby Bonus from the upcoming ballot, according to a recent filing in Baltimore Circuit Court. The Baby Bonus, a $1,000 payment to city residents after the birth or adoption of a child, aims to combat child poverty. Initiated by the … Read more
A guaranteed basic income program has provided financial relief to artists in New York, allowing them to focus on their creative endeavors without the constant stress of financial instability. Jacinta Bunnell Benefits from Guaranteed Income Jacinta Bunnell, a 52-year-old artist from Stone Ridge, New York, experienced a significant change in her life thanks to the … Read more
Oakland, California, has launched a groundbreaking initiative to support low-income residents with public transportation costs. Building on a successful 2021 pilot program, the city will distribute prepaid debit cards to a thousand residents of West Oakland. Each card, valued at $320, is designated for use on public transit, according to an official statement released Thursday. … Read more
In response to the devastation caused by the May 10 tornadoes, now officially recognized as a major disaster by President Biden, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has introduced a toll-free legal assistance hotline for residents of Leon County, Florida. This initiative aims to provide free legal support to low-income individuals affected by the disaster, … Read more
In four days, retirees will receive their second wave of July Social Security benefits, which can total up to $4,873 for the highest-earning individuals who retire at age 70. Recipients born between July 11 and July 20 will receive their second round of benefits on July 17. Generally speaking, Social Security benefits start on the … Read more
Listed for $50 million, Black’s Island is a 7-acre resort island situated on Florida’s Gulf Coast. It was once the territory of the infamous 18th-century pirate known as the “Robin Hood of Pirates.” The island offers a unique combination of historical significance and luxurious amenities. Black’s Island features 26 waterfront bungalows, a clubhouse, a cabana, … Read more
Foster Care Students Thrive at Sacramento State University Generous Support Transforms Lives of Deja and Jaliyah According to CBSNews, Deja Douglas and Jaliyah Dramera were students who grew up in foster care. They found a safe and supportive place at Sacramento State University. The university has a special program for students who grew up in … Read more
IRS Cracks Down on Wealthy Tax Evaders: A Success Story High-Income Individuals Held Accountable for Unpaid Taxes According to Wonkette, The government’s tax agency, the IRS, has caught hundreds of rich people who didn’t pay their taxes. They made $1 billion in taxes and penalties from these wealthy individuals. This is a big deal because … Read more