Iowa Defies State Ban, Continues to Provide Basic Income to Low-Income Families Private Funding Keeps Program Afloat, Despite Controversy and Criticism According to businessinsider, Despite a state law that says local governments can’t help poor families with extra money, a program in Iowa is still giving money to low-income families. The “UpLift” program gives up … Read more
2024 Farm Bill: $1.5 Trillion Proposal Aims to Protect SNAP Benefits Amid $30 Billion Funding Concerns Farm Bill 2024: Potential $1.1 Billion SNAP Cuts for Georgia Raises Debate Georgia Congressman Austin Scott has announced that the proposed $1.5 trillion Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024 commonly known as the Farm Bill includes provisions … Read more
Maryland Faces Rising Fraud in Benefit Programs, Allocates $26 Million to Victims Combatting Rising Fraud: Maryland Expands Efforts to Safeguard Benefit Programs Maryland has become a significant target for fraud aimed at benefits for lower-income residents with the problem initially seeming minor but quickly escalating, according to the published article of THE BALTIMORE SUN. What … Read more
Illinois $53.1 billion budget for 2025 emphasizes education and financial relief including a new child tax credit and increased funding for early childhood programs and K-12 schools. Illinois Passes $53.1 Billion Budget Prioritizing Education and Financial Relief Illinois recently passed a $53.1 billion budget, focusing on education and financial relief. Governor Pritzker praised its balance … Read more
The failure of Senator Glazer’s SB 1327 to tax Big Tech in California led to attention shifting to Assemblywoman Wicks’ AB 886. Attention Shifts to AB 886 as State Struggles with Service Quality and Tax Burden Senator Steve Glazer’s bill to tax Big Tech, SB 1327 didn’t get enough support and failed before reaching the … Read more
The Illinois House Approves a Big Budget for the Next Year Taxes and Spending: What’s Changing in the New Budget According to mystateline, The Illinois House has approved a big budget for the next year. The budget is $53.1 billion. It makes some changes to how the state collects taxes and spends money. The budget … Read more
Pennsylvania House Approves Child Care Tax Credit Bill Amid $11,000 Annual Costs New Legislation by Pennsylvania House Tackles $11,000 Child Care Costs with Employer Tax Credits In a significant move to address the rising costs of child care the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved a bill aimed at encouraging employers to assist their employees … Read more
Calhoun County Volunteers Secure $3.7M in Tax Refunds Through VITA Program Calhoun County Residents Receive $3.7M in Tax Refunds Thanks to Volunteer Efforts Volunteer tax preparers in Calhoun County have successfully secured an estimated $3.7 million in tax refunds for local residents this tax season through the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, according to … Read more
Don’t Fall for the Fake News: No $12,000 Check Coming Your Way The Truth Behind the Rumors: Why a $12,000 Check is Unlikely According to Wegotthiscovered, Some Americans are saying that the government is going to send out a big check to everyone who pays taxes. But this is not true. This claim is likely … Read more
Hollywood’s New Home for Artists Affordable Housing for Creatives According to ABC7, The Cicely Tyson building is now open in Hollywood. It’s a special place where artists and entertainers can live. The building has 152 apartments, and they’re all affordable. You can rent a studio for $600 a month or a three-bedroom apartment for $2,400 … Read more