In rural Phillips County, Arkansas, a community of 15,000 grapples with a staggering issue: endemic gun violence. Located along the Mississippi River, this area has seen alarming rates of gun-related homicides, outstripping many urban centers in per capita statistics. From 2016 to 2020, Phillips County held the dubious distinction of having the highest gun homicide … Read more
Alabama’s senior Senator recently drew attention to crime rates, contrasting New York City unfavorably with his home state. The data, however, paints a more nuanced picture. According to CDC figures from 2022, Alabama’s homicide rate stands at 13.9 per 100,000 residents, more than double NYC’s rate of 5.2. This statistic challenges common perceptions of urban … Read more
The California Department of Housing and Community Development has allocated $83 million in federal funds to six nonprofit developers to construct over 400 affordable apartments in Los Angeles County. This funding is part of a larger $185 million grant aimed at creating 1,284 affordable housing units across the state for extremely low-income households. The allocations … Read more
Michigan State University (MSU) is investing over $18 million per year on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, according to a recent report from The College Fix. The university has employed more than 140 staff members to manage 222 different DEI projects, with 22 initiatives already implemented and 200 more in progress or under review. … Read more
Monroe, Louisiana has recently been labeled as the most dangerous city in America by NeighborhoodScout.com, a ranking that city officials are vigorously contesting. Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo and Police Chief Eugene Ellis argue that the data used to justify this ranking is flawed and misrepresentative. According to them, the study includes crime statistics from surrounding … Read more
Amazon has announced a substantial commitment of $1.4 billion through its Housing Equity Fund to construct 14,000 affordable homes in the Seattle, Nashville, and Washington metro areas. This new investment elevates Amazon’s total housing pledge to $3.6 billion. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy stated, “We hope that our additional commitment—coupled with other public and private resources—will … Read more
Financial aid officers across the United States are urging Congress to extend the deadline for implementing new financial transparency measures proposed by the Biden administration. The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), representing thousands of professionals, has highlighted significant challenges stemming from a botched rollout of the revised Free Application for Federal Student … Read more
A recent audit has unveiled serious lapses in oversight within the Minnesota Department of Education, allowing for the embezzlement of $250 million from a federal food aid program designed to support children during the pandemic. The Legislative Auditor’s report criticized the department for ignoring warning signs and failing to enforce program requirements, which facilitated extensive … Read more
The Washington D.C. Council has finalized a $21 billion budget amidst significant financial strains exacerbated by declining revenues and the cessation of federal pandemic aid. This budget, described as one of the most contentious in recent history, includes provisions aimed at addressing housing needs but has drawn criticism for its tax increases and funding allocations. … Read more
As June 17 approaches, freelancers, gig workers, and small business owners across the United States are reminded of their upcoming quarterly estimated tax payment deadline. This obligation affects millions who earn income not subject to regular withholding, necessitating proactive tax payments to the IRS throughout the year. Many Americans engage in self-employment or freelance work, … Read more