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
New Orleans, LA – After facing the nation’s highest homicide rate in 2022, New Orleans has continued its significant reduction in violent crime into the first quarter of 2024. The city’s police officials and criminal justice stakeholders attribute this success to enhanced partnerships and advanced crime data analysis. According to New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) … Read more
Detroit, Michigan, once notorious for its high crime rates, has seen significant improvement over the years. In the 1990s, violent crime was rampant across Michigan, placing it among the top 10 most dangerous states in the U.S. However, the situation has gradually improved, with the 2023 Detroit crime rate showing a notable decline. The number … Read more
Despite its scenic downtown and the presence of the Clinton Presidential Library, Little Rock, Arkansas, is grappling with a severe violent crime problem, making it one of the most dangerous cities in the United States. Recent FBI data, analyzed by USA Facts, reveals that Arkansas has the highest rate of violent crime in the nation, … Read more
Washington, D.C. — A recent House committee hearing focused on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has sparked a debate over potential restrictions on what foods recipients can purchase with their benefits. The discussion centers on whether limiting the purchase of unhealthy items, such as soft drinks and candy, would better serve the program’s nutritional … Read more
More than 600,000 Californians with low to moderate incomes haven’t activated their Middle Class Tax Refund prepaid debit cards. This means hundreds of millions of dollars remain unspent, with the funds sitting on cards distributed between October 2022 and February 2023. The Middle Class Tax Refund, a grant from California’s budget surplus, aimed to help … Read more