Rising Grocery Prices Prompt Increased Demand for SNAP Aids Nationwide SNAP Aid Plays a Vital Role as Families Navigate Food Insecurity According to Indy Star, grocery prices are going up a lot and the U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts they will increase by 2.9 percent next year following a 5.8 percent rise in 2023. Families … Read more
SNAP Eligibility Changes Concerns from Advocacy Groups According to Los Cerritos News, in Kentucky, there’s a big discussion about House Bill 367. This House Bill 367 wants to make it harder for people to get help from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). If House Bill 367 becomes law many people in Kentucky might lose … Read more
Hot Food Assistance Extra SNAP/CalFresh Recipients in San Diego County Extra SNAP/CalFresh Benefits Approved Following January Flooding According to Fox 5, after severe storms and flooding hit San Diego County on January 22, 2024, people who get extra SNAP/CalFresh benefits and were affected by the disaster are getting more help. The U.S. Department of Agriculture … Read more
Senators Propose Bill Introduce Enhanced Cybersecurity Act Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act Addresses Security Disparities According to WGNO, to bolster the security of electronic benefit cards and protect families relying on them four U.S. Senators propose bill, including Bill Cassidy, that has introduced the Enhanced Cybersecurity for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Act. The initiative … Read more
Criminals Targeting SNAP Benefits through High-Tech Skimming Scams Tips to Safeguard Your EBT Card and Prevent Unauthorized Access According to WKBN 27, the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services warns people who get SNAP benefits to be careful because criminals are trying to steal money from their EBT cards through high-tech skimming scams. Some … Read more
Working Families Tax Credit Program – Aid for Washington Residents Changes in the Working Families Tax Credit Program According to Kima, as tax season starts people in Washington have a chance to get help from the Working Families Tax Credit program. Right now, they’re accepting applications for the 2023 tax year. This Working Families Tax … Read more
Guaranteed Income Programs Provide Cash Aid to U.S. Families Critics Raise Concerns as Guaranteed Income Programs Gain Prominence According to the Daily Mail, there’s a big effort to give money to struggling families through guaranteed income programs. These guaranteed income programs use taxpayers’ money to offer families up to $36,000 without any conditions. They’ve become … Read more
IRS Prepared to Swiftly Implement Child Tax Credit Refunds Changes Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act Pending Senate Approval According to Finger Lakes, during a recent meeting in Congress the head of the IRS, Danny Werfel, said they are ready to quickly make any approved changes to the child tax credit refunds. This … Read more
Anticipation Builds as Orders Open for 2024 Acura ZDX Type S Acura ZDX Type S Stands Out Among Electric Vehicles According to Auto Evolution, car fans in the U.S. can now order the highly awaited 2024 Acura ZDX Type S billed as the most powerful Acura ever. What’s even more exciting for buyers is that … Read more
Ann Arbor’s Pioneering Guaranteed-Income Program University-Led Research for Policy Impact According to M Live, Ann Arbor, Michigan, is doing something new and important. They started Ann Arbor’s Groundbreaking GIG A2 program to help 100 people with low income. These individuals will get $528 every month for two years. The University of Michigan’s Poverty Solutions team … Read more