Florida students and former students owe a staggering amount in federal student loan debt, ranking third highest in the nation. As of March 31, 2024, over 2.7 million Floridians owe $105.4 billion in federal student loans, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid site. This amount includes Direct … Read more
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office identified one of the two victims killed in an intentionally set fire at J&J Sofa Manufacturing in south Phoenix. Catherine Eversole, 42, lost her life in the April 27 blaze. Katisha Susan Smith, 44, has been arrested and faces charges, including first-degree murder, while authorities are still searching for the … Read more
Moorpark, CA – In a significant breakthrough, authorities have arrested a suspect nearly two decades after the murder of 71-year-old Dennis Wood. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Antoine Nehme, 72, in connection with the 2004 shooting death of Wood in his Moorpark home. On April 16, 2004, deputies responded to a … Read more
Trenton, NJ – As food insecurity continues to affect New Jersey residents, the state is launching a new initiative to support families enrolled in free or reduced-price school meal programs. Starting next month, eligible families will receive electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards loaded with $120 per child to help purchase groceries during the summer months. … Read more
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
Kentucky’s Crime Trends Show Decrease, Questioning the Need for House Bill 5 Kentucky has recently experienced a significant drop in violent crime rates, despite ongoing legislative efforts to pass House Bill 5, known as the ‘Safer Kentucky Act,’ which seeks to implement tougher penalties and increase incarceration. The bill, spurred by crime spikes during the … 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
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