Evanston, Illinois has taken a significant stride towards supporting its vulnerable residents by greenlighting a Guaranteed Income Pilot Project. Approved by the Evanston City Council on Aug. 9, the initiative, a collaboration between the city and Northwestern University, aims to provide financial assistance to 165 residents over the course of a year. Under the program, […]
A recent audit has uncovered concerning financial mismanagement within one of San Francisco’s major housing providers for the formerly homeless, HomeRise. The audit, conducted by Sjoberg Evashenk Consulting, revealed that the nonprofit organization “misused” millions of dollars in taxpayer funds, with questionable practices diverting resources away from essential tenant services and facility maintenance. HomeRise, responsible […]
Over $1 Billion in Unclaimed Tax Refunds Deadline Approaching According to KSL, the tax season is here and the IRS wants to make sure everyone knows they might be owed money. They say there’s over $1 billion in tax refunds waiting to be claimed for the 2020 tax year. Almost a million people in the […]
Tax Assistance from the Minnesota Department of Revenue Tips for Easy Tax Filing According to the Department of Revenue, as April 15 nears, the Minnesota Department of Revenue is helping people across the state with their taxes. More than 1.4 million Minnesotans have already filed, and over 970,000 refunds have been sent out. The Minnesota […]
Converting Old Offices into Affordable Homes Aiming for Affordability and Accessibility According to ABC 7, Mayor Johnson plan wants to make downtown Chicago better. Mayor Johnson plan’s is to change old office buildings into new homes. Some of these homes will be cheaper for people who don’t earn a lot of money. This will cost […]
North Dakota‘s Stance on Congressional Age Limit Debate Over Taxpayer Dollars and Political Eligibility According to PBSO News Hour, North Dakota leaders are getting ready for a big fight over a rule that could stop older people from running for Congress. They’ve put aside $1 million to defend this rule in court up to the […]
California Republicans are raising concerns over Democrats’ plans to allocate a $1.5 billion increase to fund Medi-Cal, the state’s healthcare program for low-income individuals, amidst a looming budget deficit. The debate comes as the state faces a financial shortfall estimated to be between $38 billion to $73 billion. The approved boost, aimed at supporting Medi-Cal […]
In Maryland’s political arena, a heated debate ensues as lawmakers grapple with proposals for significant tax and fee increases, raising concerns among some Democrats about the potential implications for the upcoming U.S. Senate race. The proposed measures, amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars, have ignited a contentious budget showdown, with fears that they could […]
Wisconsin families are in for a significant boost in child tax credit payments as the state expands its support for parents. Under a new bill, eligible families stand to receive between $2,000 and $3,500 for one qualifying dependent, and an even more substantial sum of between $4,000 and $7,000 for two or more qualifying dependents. […]
Surprise $234 Million Contract Budget Increase Raises Concerns Call for Transparency and Accountability According to CBS News, in Chicago, there’s worry about how much money the city gives to Favorite Healthcare Staffing to help new migrant arrivals. They’ve just added $85 million more to the contract totaling $234,639,082 for one year. Some city leaders are […]