Previously this month brought back the House plan that would increase widows’ and widowers’ Social Security payments by up to 25%. Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) proposed the Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement Act on June 7. It will establish an alternate benefit equivalent to 75% of the total income that both partners earned while the beneficiary…
Americans have the chance to claim rebates on “tax they pay on food” worth up to $302 to help offset high inflation. This is not a one-time offering since Boulder, Colorado is offering an annual food relief program for all eligible residents and many others. All you need is to take action and stay informed….
Some college students will expect to lose SNAP benefits following the reimposition of work requirements. College Students Expect to Lose SNAP Benefits Following the Reimposition of Work Requirements After Pandemic Millions of college students expect to lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits following the reimposition of work requirements after they loosened during the…
A housing expo provided opportunities to low-income families amidst the decreasing homeownership rates of minority groups in Fredericksburg. Housing Expo Seeks to Provide Necessary Information and Housing Opportunities to Minority Groups and Low-Income Families in Fredericksburg A housing expo featured brokers, housing representatives, and mortgage leaders Saturday aimed to provide necessary housing information and opportunities…
The proposal, which is retroactive to January 1, 2023, has drawn criticism from Democrats who argue that it disproportionately benefits the wealthy. Wisconsin Republicans in control of the state Legislature’s budget-writing committee have approved a plan that would result in a $3.5 billion income tax cut across the board According to Republicans, the average reduction…
The bill, House Bill 1287, will allow thousands more Texans to qualify for financial assistance through the program. The governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, has signed a new bill into law that will expand eligibility for the federal SNAP, commonly known as food stamps The nonprofit organization Texas Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (TXGRG), led by Mercedes…
Two primary programs, ANCHOR and the Senior Freeze, are administered by the State, along with several programs overseen by Hopewell Township. Efforts are underway in the state of New Jersey to enhance property tax relief for seniors, prompting inquiries from Hopewell Township residents regarding existing programs that assist senior citizens The Affordable New Jersey Communities…
City officials have proposed raising the exemption to 20% at a recent City Council meeting, receiving support from council members and Mayor Ron Nirenberg. San Antonio homeowners may see a welcome reduction in their property tax bills as the city considers increasing its homestead exemption to the maximum limit allowed by state law This move…
New Mexico taxpayers are shown to be impatient in receiving their tax rebates after flooding calls to the state Taxation and Revenue Department to get their free money. People are impatient and flooding the phone line, asking where their money is The Taxation and Revenue Department of New Mexico is flooded with calls from…
Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) proposes the Health SNAP Act to restrict SNAP benefits from being used to purchase what he considers to be junk food. Rubio Proposes Eliminating Sugary Treats From SNAP The aim is to steer Americans towards healthier food options. Critics argue against government interference in personal dietary choices. SNAP, previously known as…