New Mexico Increases SNAP Benefits by $135 for Vulnerable Populations New Mexico HSD and ALTSD Partner to Provide $135 SNAP Boost In a bid to alleviate food insecurity among vulnerable populations the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) has announced an additional $135 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for 11,834 residents, according to … Read more
DEBT COLLECTION AGENCY SETTLES DATA BREACH LAWSUIT FOR $2.45 MILLION AMERICANS CAN CLAIM UP TO $11,500 IN SETTLEMENT MONEY According to TheSuns, Convergent Outsourcing, a debt collection agency, has agreed to pay out $2.45 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging a data breach in 2022. The agency failed to prevent the breach, which compromised … Read more
Pennsylvania Budget Crisis: Republicans and Democrats Clash Over School Funding Souderton Area School District Feels the Pinch: Unfair Budget Proposals Cause Concern According to Audacy, the Pennsylvania state government is trying to make a budget, but it’s not going well. The main problem is that the Republicans and Democrats don’t agree on how much money … Read more
Affordable Homes Under $200,000: Challenges and Opportunities in the U.S. Housing Market Affordable Homes Decline: Impact on Buyers and Market Trends In the ever-challenging landscape of the U.S. housing market the quest for affordable homes under $200,000 has become increasingly daunting. A recent report from USA TODAY highlights a stark decline in the availability of … Read more
Los Angeles, CA – With grocery prices up 25% from pre-pandemic levels, Los Angeles shoppers are feeling the squeeze. Gina Zakaria, a local mother and frugal living expert, shares her strategies for cutting costs at the grocery store despite rising prices. Here are some practical tips from experts on how to manage your grocery budget … Read more
Chicago Mayor Launches Task Force to Address Racial Injustice City Pledges $500,000 to Study and Address Legacy of Slavery and Segregation According to Chicagotribune, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has started a team to look into helping Black people in Chicago who have been hurt by unfair laws and policies. The team will study how these … Read more
Pandemic Work-from-Home Workers to Receive Refunds from the City of St. Louis City to Pay Back Millions to Remote Workers Who Paid Earnings Taxes According to Washington Examiner, The city of St. Louis has agreed to give back money to people who worked from home during the pandemic and paid taxes on their earnings. This … Read more
US Treasury and IRS Target $50 Billion Tax Loophole in Partnership Taxation Treasury and IRS Aim to Close $50 Billion Tax Loophole in Large Partnerships The U.S. Treasury Department and IRS have announced plans to tackle a significant tax loophole used by large partnerships to minimize tax obligations potentially adding over $50 billion to government … Read more
New York City faces a significant challenge as a recent study reveals that nearly half of its older adults have struggled with food insecurity over the past year. This unsettling finding comes from a survey conducted by Citymeals on Wheels and the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute, highlighting the severe and persistent hunger issues among … Read more
Guaranteed Basic Income Programs Gain Momentum with Over 100 Pilots Launched Since 2018 Impact and Challenges of Guaranteed Basic Income Initiatives in the US Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) programs have gained significant traction across the United States with over 100 pilot initiatives launched since 2018, according to the published article of FOX NEWS. Spearheaded by … Read more