Month: June 2023

FBI issues a warning to all smartphone users about an AI call that raids banks and steals millions of dollars

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Thousands of accusations of grandparent fraud are presently being looked into by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Grandparent scams typically include a dangerous actor approaching the victim and impersonating their relatives or close friends. They subsequently demand bail money while acting as though they have run short of the law. Yet as artificial intelligence (AI) … Read more

Refinancing Loans And Joining The Gig Economy Can Help Reduce Student Debt

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Some people’s student loan payments are simply out of this world. Acquiring A Second Job Can Help Keep Up With Student Loan Payments According to Motley Fool data, the average monthly student loan payment is $337. However, not everyone pays in that range. More than 20% of borrowers pay between $100 and $199 each month … Read more

Middle-Income BIPOC First-Time Homebuyers To Receive Up To $40,000 In Assistance Under New Pilot Program In San Diego

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BIPOC First-Time Homebuyers

Several middle-income Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) first-time homebuyers expect to receive up to $40,000 in assistance under the new pilot program in San Diego. Several BIPOC First-Time Homebuyers Will Expect Relief Following the Launching of New Pilot Program Under the San Diego Housing Commission Eligible middle-income BIPOC first-time homebuyers will expect relief … Read more

Universal Basic Income To Address Financial Insecurity Amidst Poverty, Unemployment Crisis

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Universal Basic Income

A universal basic income will address financial insecurity amidst poverty and the unemployment crisis. Universal Basic Income Will Help Combat Poverty and Unemployment Crisis in Several Affected Communities Launching the universal basic income will help combat poverty and unemployment by providing direct payments to eligible residents in the affected communities, bringing relief to low-income families. … Read more

Wisconsin Republicans Pass Bills Enforcing Stricter Requirements for Unemployment Benefits

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Stricter Requirements for Unemployment Benefits

The proposed measures, which received final approval on Wednesday, aim to compel job seekers to meet more rigorous criteria in order to qualify for government assistance. Wisconsin Republicans have successfully passed a set of bills in the Legislature, imposing stricter requirements for individuals seeking unemployment benefits Similar legislation had been vetoed by Democratic Governor Tony … Read more

Harris County Launches Early REACH Child Care Program, Creating 800-1,000 New Childcare Spaces

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Harris County Launches Early REACH Child Care Program

The program aims to create 800-1,000 additional childcare spaces for children up to four years old. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has unveiled a new early childhood program called Early Raising Educational Access for Children in Harris County ( REACH ) Applications for the program are now being accepted, and multiple children from the same … Read more

PILOT Program To Provide Property Tax Relief To Local Governments Draws Mixed Reactions From Seniors

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PILOT Program

The PILOT program providing property tax relief to local governments drew mixed reactions from seniors. PILOT Program Will Provide Direct Payments to Local Governments for Several Construction Projects The Payment In Lieu Of Taxes Program or commonly called as the PILOT program aims to provide direct payments to several local governments, which will allow funding … Read more

California Bill to Increase Diversity Among Councilmembers by Raising Salaries Heads to Governor’s Desk

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Increase Diversity Among Councilmembers

The bill, known as Senate Bill 329 and authored by state Sen. Bill Dodd of Napa, is now awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom‘s signature. City council members in California may soon see a boost in their salaries as a bill aimed at increasing diversity among council members has cleared the state’s Legislature If signed into law, … Read more

Oregon Unemployment Benefits Set to Increase, Paid Leave Program Introduced

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Unemployment Benefits Set to Increase

These adjustments are based on the average weekly wage in the state, which has risen from $1,224.82 to $1,269.69. Unemployment benefits in Oregon will see changes in the coming year, as the state’s Employment Department has established new minimum and maximum benefit levels These rates will be in effect from July 1, 2023, until June … Read more

North Carolina Leaders Urge Congress To Increase Childcare Funding Following Childcare Worker Crisis

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Gov. Roy Cooper

North Carolina leaders urged Congress to increase childcare funding following the childcare worker crisis in the state. North Carolina Leaders Send Letter to Congress Urging Them to Increase Childcare Funding to Combat Childcare Worker Crisis Several North Carolina leaders urged Congress to increase the funding for childcare in the state to address the decrease in … Read more