California’s Democratic leaders and Governor Gavin Newsom have agreed on a $297.9 billion budget to address a $47 billion shortfall. This deal includes funding for homelessness programs, prison budget cuts, and a delayed healthcare worker minimum wage increase. The budget, effective from July 1, 2024, includes an 8% cut in state operations and utilization of … Read more
On the 12th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, President Joe Biden announced expanded protections and job opportunities for DACA recipients. However, recent data from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has sparked controversy, revealing that nearly 80,000 DACA requestors with prior arrest records, including for violent crimes, were approved within … Read more
Chicago police have released video footage of two individuals considered persons of interest in the fatal shooting of retired Chicago Police officer Larry Neuman. The incident occurred on Thursday in the 4300 block of West Monroe Street on the city’s West Side. Larry Neuman, a 73-year-old resident of West Garfield Park, was found shot multiple … Read more
Houston, Texas has witnessed a significant decline in violent crimes, marking the lowest homicide rates since before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recent data from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). From January 1 to March 31, 2024, Houston reported 61 non-negligent homicides, reflecting a notable 24% decrease compared to the same period in … Read more
Austin Energy has made significant strides in enrolling low-income customers in its discount program, aiming to provide financial relief to thousands of households. Since implementing more aggressive enrollment strategies in 2022, the utility company has successfully enrolled 66,000 customers, with plans to reach even more by 2025. Ronnie Mendoza, Austin Energy’s Customer Assistance Program manager, … Read more
In a landmark decision, Livingston County Judge Ryan Horsman overturned the conviction of Sandra Hemme, a 64-year-old woman who served over 40 years in prison for a crime she did not commit. The ruling marks the longest sentence a woman has served for a wrongful conviction in the United States. Evidence Withheld and New Suspect … Read more
Miami, FL – At a press conference on Wednesday, Miami Police Chief Manny Morales announced that the city has achieved one of the lowest violent crime rates in its history. Morales attributed this success to the dedication of his officers and the implementation of advanced technologies. “Despite all the rhetoric in the media or social … Read more
Los Angeles, CA – With grocery prices up 25% from pre-pandemic levels, Los Angeles shoppers are feeling the squeeze. Gina Zakaria, a local mother and frugal living expert, shares her strategies for cutting costs at the grocery store despite rising prices. Here are some practical tips from experts on how to manage your grocery budget … Read more
New York City faces a significant challenge as a recent study reveals that nearly half of its older adults have struggled with food insecurity over the past year. This unsettling finding comes from a survey conducted by Citymeals on Wheels and the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute, highlighting the severe and persistent hunger issues among … Read more
Fort Hall, Idaho – Keisha Cody, 27, of Fort Hall, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for causing the death of her seven-week-old baby by exposing him to methamphetamine. The sentencing was announced by U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit, highlighting the severe consequences of substance abuse. On December 10, 2019, Fort Hall Police … Read more