The twin-engine 1979 Cessna Citation 550 business jet had departed from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas and was attempting to land when its plane crashed around 4:15 a.m. local time. A plane crash occurred early Saturday morning near the French Valley Airport in Murrieta, Southern California, resulting in the loss of all six…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Unlike other states, Utah provides SNAP benefits on three separate dates within a month. Utah residents who have yet to receive their direct payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will have two more opportunities to access their food stamps The specific date of direct payments varies depending on factors such as the recipient’s…
Evers, a Democrat, employed creative tactics in this Republican tax cut, which marked the third budget passed by a Republican Legislature that he has approved. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed a two-year spending plan, despite facing criticism from Republicans for gutting a Republican tax cut and utilizing his partial veto powers to boost school funding…
Governor Newsom approved Assembly Bill (AB) 205 on June 30, 2022, tasking the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) with implementing the new electricity rates structure by July 1, 2024. California residents can expect changes in their electricity rates as new legislation aims to shift the payment structure from a standard across-the-board system to one based…
California’s Middle-Class Scholarship program has been expanded by $227 million, making it a $859 million initiative and solidifying California‘s reputation as one of the most affordable states for college students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. The program aims to provide financial aid to college students from higher-income families It has faced criticism from advocacy groups who…
Colorado residents who applied for the Property Tax, Rent, Heat (PTC) Rebate and chose direct deposit will see big rebates deposited into their bank accounts today. This $7 million big rebates program aims to assist low-income individuals and seniors in mitigating the impact of rising home prices The maximum PTC big rebates stand at $1,044…