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The program, worth up to $250 million, was authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, which was passed in December 2022. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be offering financial assistance to eligible rice farmers in the form of a one-time payment based on planted and prevented planted acres in 2022. Eligible Arkansas rice … Read more
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has provided an additional $130 million in financial assistance to distressed farm loan borrowers in the country. USDA provides $130 million in financial assistance to farm loan borrowers This follows the provision of $3.1 billion provided through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to help those who are struggling financially. … Read more
Starting May 22, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) will begin replacing food benefits for those who have had their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits stolen electronically, including card skimming and card cloning. Oregon Department of Human Services to replace SNAP benefits stolen electronically ODHS will replace benefits stolen on or after Oct. … Read more
Through the EnergyShare program, customers can donate to assist families who are in need of one-time payment assistance. Dominion Energy is encouraging its customers to help their fellow community members who are struggling to pay their electric bills The Salvation Army is now accepting applications from eligible families until May 31st. Customers who wish to … Read more
This proposal follows a tragic incident on Interstate 55 where seven Illinois residents died, and multiple fire departments responded to the scene, relying heavily on volunteers to help in the recovery. Illinois lawmakers are pushing for a new tax credit to help address a shortage of firefighters across the state Senate Bill 2253 is aimed … Read more
Senator Marco Rubio from Florida is advocating for a reform of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that would prohibit the use of federal benefits to buy junk food. Senator Marco Rubio calls for SNAP reform to prohibit junk food purchases with federal benefits In an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, the senator mentioned … Read more
The city of Cambridge in Massachusetts has announced that it will launch a guaranteed income program called “Rise Up Cambridge: Cash Payments for Families with Kids,” which will provide $500 per month for 18 months to low-income families. Cambridge launches Guaranteed Income Program for low-income families with children The program is open to households with … Read more
A man from Wisconsin has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree reckless homicide and possession of a firearm by a felon in connection to the killing of a transgender woman, Cashay Henderson, in Milwaukee in February. Wisconsin man pleads not guilty to charges of killing a transgender woman in Milwaukee The accused, Cordell M. … Read more
California park has become the scene of two fatal stabbings in the past few days, and state authorities and the FBI are involved in the investigation. Two fatal stabbings in California park prompt state and federal investigation The University of California, Davis student Karim Abou Najm was stabbed to death on Saturday evening at Sycamore … Read more
Two Milwaukee residents were handed prison sentences on Thursday for their involvement in a series of shootings near the Fiserv Forum, which left at least 17 people injured following a Milwaukee Bucks playoff game in May 2022. Two Milwaukee Residents Sentenced for Shootings Near Milwaukee Bucks Playoff Game The shootings were a result of a … Read more