Michigan School Funding Reform Sparks Controversy: Will It Help or Hurt Low-Income Schools? New Plan Allows Schools to Opt Out of State Funding: Will It Encourage Excellence or Perpetuate Inequality? According to DetroitNews, Michigan lawmakers are trying to change the way they fund schools. They want to give more money to education, but some people … Read more
California Makes History with $12 Million Reparations Budget Racial Injustice: California Takes a Step Towards Justice with Landmark Reparations Effort According to Blackenterprise, California is trying to make things right for people who were treated unfairly because of the color of their skin. The state is giving $12 million to help make this happen. This … Read more
IRS Warns Marijuana Users: Don’t Try to Get a Refund Just Yet Biden’s Plan to Declassify Marijuana Won’t Trigger Instant Tax Refunds, Agency Says According to Washingtontimes, Some Americans who use marijuana are trying to get a refund from the IRS because they think President Biden’s plan to make marijuana less dangerous is already in … Read more
Tax Credits: Colorado Lawmakers Approve $1 Billion in Tax Relief Will Colorado’s New Tax Credits Leave Taxpayers Out in the Cold? According to Axios, Colorado‘s lawmakers recently approved a big change to the way taxes are handled. They gave away $1 billion in tax breaks to certain groups, like parents, older homeowners, and movie makers. … Read more
Veterans organizations are advocating for the passage of the Elizabeth Dole Act. Veterans Organizations Push for Passage of Elizabeth Dole Act Amid Funding Concerns Veterans organizations are pushing for Congress to approve the Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, which aims to expand community services for aging and disabled veterans. VA … Read more
Social Security payments for July 2024 are scheduled on July 10th for beneficiaries born from the 1st to the 10th of each month. Social Security Payment Schedule for July 2024 Millions of Social Security beneficiaries will receive their July retirement payments in 12 days. Payments vary based on retirement age and lifetime earnings, with a … Read more
IRS Extends Tax Deadline to November 1, 2024, for Kentucky and West Virginia Residents November 1, 2024: New IRS Tax Filing Deadline for Disaster-Affected Counties in Kentucky and West Virginia In response to severe weather-related issues that occurred in April, the IRS has extended the tax filing deadline for residents in specific counties of West … Read more
Pennsylvania Tax Rebate Program: Apply for Up to $1,000 by June 30 Deadline Approaches: Secure Your $1,000 Rebate with Pennsylvania’s Tax Rebate Program In Pennsylvania, residents are being encouraged to apply for the state’s Property/Rent Tax Rebate Program before the impending deadline as urged by Treasurer Stacy Garrity, according to the published article of MARCA. … Read more
Biden Administration Plans Significant Student Loan Payment Reductions from July 2024 Student Loan Relief: Biden Administration Aims to Halve Payments Starting July 2024 In a potential relief for millions of student loan borrowers the Biden Administration is aiming to significantly reduce monthly payment obligations starting in July 2024, according to the published article of GOBankingRates. … Read more
Cook Children’s Health Plan Sues Texas Over Medicaid Contract Dispute, Threatening Healthcare Access Legal Battle: Cook Children’s Health Plan Challenges Texas Medicaid Contract Decision Cook Children’s Health Plan has escalated its battle against the state of Texas by filing a lawsuit over a disputed Medicaid contract decision a move that could impact healthcare access for … Read more