Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced the launch of the Summer EBT program, providing additional food assistance to low-income families with children during the summer months. This initiative aims to ensure children who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals continue to have access to nutritious food when school is out. The program offers a one-time … Read more
St. Louis, Missouri, has gained notoriety once again, claiming the unenviable title of the most violent city in the United States. With a staggering 2,082 incidents of violent crime per 100,000 people, the city surpasses all others in terms of per capita violence. Recent data from the FBI’s 2018 Crime in the United States Report … Read more
In a country as vast and diverse as the United States, crime statistics vary significantly from state to state. This article explores the fifteen states with the highest violent crime rates between 2020 and 2023, providing insight into the factors contributing to their ranking and what residents and visitors should know. Alaska: The Most Dangerous … Read more
Governor Jared Polis signed five new laws aimed at reducing housing costs and planning for strategic growth in Colorado. These bipartisan efforts focus on expanding affordable housing and introducing a pioneering middle-income housing tax credit. Key Legislation Highlights: HB24-1434: Increased Affordable Housing Tax Credit Expands Colorado’s Affordable Housing Tax Credit (AHTC) by $816 million over … Read more
Today marks the final opportunity for California residents and other U.S. taxpayers to file their 2020 tax returns and claim any uncollected refunds before the money is forfeited to the U.S. Treasury. The IRS has maintained a three-year window for taxpayers to file their returns and collect refunds, with the deadline for 2020 returns falling … Read more
Washington, DC, is grappling with a sharp increase in violent crimes, including homicides, carjackings, and robberies, leaving residents and politicians deeply concerned. The nation’s capital experienced a 39% rise in violent crime last year, contrary to the downward trends in other major cities. Prominent figures have not been spared from the violence. Former Trump official … Read more
The Illinois Senate has passed a $53.1 billion state budget for fiscal year 2025 following extended negotiations. The budget, which generates nearly $53.3 billion in revenues, was approved in a 38-21 vote late Sunday night. The House is expected to vote on the budget this week before it heads to Governor JB Pritzker’s desk. Key … Read more
New research by the Urban Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has revealed that SNAP benefits are failing to cover the cost of modestly priced meals in 98% of U.S. counties, including New York. The gap between the cost of a meal and the maximum SNAP benefit is particularly pronounced in urban areas, with … Read more
In Azusa, California, an 81-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly terrorizing his neighborhood with a slingshot for nearly a decade. Prince Raymond King was apprehended by the Azusa Police Department on May 23 and dubbed a “serial slingshot shooter.” According to a press release, King used a slingshot and ball bearings to damage property … Read more
Las Vegas, NV – This past weekend saw a series of tragic events in the Las Vegas Valley, resulting in the deaths of two women in separate crashes and a man in a fatal stabbing incident. Early Saturday morning, Metropolitan Police Department officers discovered a man with stab wounds near a walking trail in the … Read more