Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer pledged the funds to address the allegations that the state had failed to provide Detroit schoolchildren with basic education, specifically in reading instruction. The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is set to receive $94.4 million as part of a settlement reached in a 2016 lawsuit The Democratic-controlled Legislature recently passed … Read more
More than 40,000 providers, largely comprised of immigrant women of color, will benefit from an average pay raise of 20%. California child care providers who cater to the children of low-income workers are set to receive a significant pay increase under a tentative union agreement with the state This California child care is being hailed … Read more
The summer rebates cover a range of expenses, including the purchase and retrofitting of energy-efficient central air conditioning systems, solar water heaters, and even trade-ins for refrigerators. Hawaii has launched a series of summer rebates aimed at assisting residents in upgrading their home energy systems The summer rebates are quite generous, with amounts varying from … Read more
The Social Security Administration provided an average monthly check of $1,836.06 to these retirees, which amounts to an annual payout of around $22,000. In the month of May, approximately 66.7 million Americans received their Social Security Check 2023 benefits, with retired workers accounting for 49.4 million of them Among the recipients of Social Security Check … Read more
Led by State Rep. John Bryant of Dallas, a group of progressive Texas Democrats announced a new package of measures that surpasses any previous proposals. Texas Democrats in the state House are seizing the opportunity to present their own ideas on property tax relief as negotiations with Republicans stall Bryant’s bill suggests allocating $20.9 billion … Read more
Nevada State Police has experienced a significant boost in its efforts to retain highway patrol troopers and other state police officers with the implementation of a Nevada history pay increase. The agency recently received a salary raise of 23 percent, marking the highest single salary increase in Nevada history According to Dan Gordon, the president … Read more
The Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, is now accepting applications, as announced by the USDA. The Biden-Harris administration has launched a relief initiative worth $2.2 billion to support Black farmers and those who have faced discrimination in federal government lending programs The program aims to provide financial aid to Black … Read more
Nearly 60% of House members in the United States have delayed filing their personal finance documents this year. The US. Federal law requires members of the House and Senate to submit details of their personal finances by May 15 each year However, the majority of House members failed to meet this deadline. Accountable.US, a group … Read more
House Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green issued a fact sheet claiming Alejandro Mayorkas, Department of Homeland Security Secretary, shell game to try to hide a crisis at the southwest border. The Shell Game to a million immigrants by the Department of Homeland Security Secretary The Department of Homeland Security allowed migrants without entry documents … Read more
Under the new funding law of Wisconsin, Milwaukee would lose millions of dollars of state funding if the city cannot maintain police and fire services as a requirement that comes with a nationwide worker shortage in both departments. Milwaukee Police Department faces challenges in recruiting and retention Jim Palmer, Wisconsin Professional Police Association Executive … Read more