Author: pelham
-
Ilhan Omar Proposes Bills to Support American Families with Guaranteed Income and Universal Child Benefit
Minnesota Congresswoman, Ilhan Omar, has called for the implementation of two proposals that could greatly benefit American families. Proposed Bills that Will Benefit Americans The first is a proposed bill, the SUPPORT Act, which would give $1,200 a month to every adult and $600 to every child through local governments, for a five-year period. This…
-
Tick Tock: Biden Faces Decision on Student Loan Payments as Summer Deadline Approaches
The Biden administration is facing a difficult decision on whether to resume student loan payments, which have been paused since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What Will Happen After the Supreme Court’s Decision on Student Loans? The payments are scheduled to restart either 60 days after the Supreme Court ruling on Biden’s student…
-
New Jersey Governor Signs Bill to Protect Low-Income Families from Water Service Disconnection Due to Unpaid Balances
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill that prohibits water utility providers that have not signed up to participate in the state’s Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) from taking certain collection actions against customers with arrearages. New Legislation for Water Utility Providers The legislation prohibits water utilities from assessing interest on…
-
Nashville’s Metro Council Plans to Reappoint Ousted Lawmaker Justin Jones, Challenging Republican Leaders
Metro Council in Nashville plans to reappoint Democrat Justin Jones to the state House, a move that would challenge Republican leaders who expelled him following a racially charged debate. Reappointment of Justin Jones At least 29 of the 40 council members have said they will reappoint Jones, giving him more than the simple majority he…
-
Senator Bob Casey Announces Plan to Run for Reelection in Pennsylvania, Boosting Democrats’ Chances in Key Swing State
Pennsylvania Democratic Senator Bob Casey announced his plans to run for reelection in 2024, providing a glimmer of hope for Democrats in the key swing state. Sen. Bob Casey is Seeking His 4th Term The veteran Senator, who is seeking his fourth term, had previously been non-committal about his plans, but now claims he’s “not…
-
Former Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson Expects Quick Reappointment After Expulsion for Gun Violence Protest
Former Tennessee state representative Justin Pearson is expecting to be quickly reappointed to the Legislature after his “unprecedented” expulsion for participating in a gun violence protest. Pearson, a Memphis Democrat, said on Sunday that he hopes to continue serving District 86 in the reappointment. He also expressed his willingness to run in a special election…
-
White House Review Reignites Criticism Over Afghanistan Withdrawal
The White House has been criticized for its handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal, after releasing a 12-page review of the decision-making process that largely blamed the Trump administration for limiting President Biden’s options. Withdrawal of American Troops in Afghanistan While the Biden administration evacuated some 100,000 allies and American citizens from the country, the sudden…
-
Legislation to Provide Some relief for Seniors in Mecklenburg County
North Carolina’s real estate market has experienced a boom in recent years, driving up home prices and resulting in expected property tax increases, as almost a quarter of the counties in the state conduct revaluations in 2023. Some Relief for Seniors Mecklenburg County officials anticipate that revaluations will average a 51% increase in the summer…
-
$1,044 Relief Checks Will Be Sent to Americans this Week in Colorado
Colorado has started to distribute payments of up to $1,044 to needy residents in the state this week. $1,044 Relief Checks The Property Tax, Rent, Heat Credit (PTC) Rebate is an annual program that provides financial aid to low-income and elderly individuals to help pay for energy bills and other essential expenses, including rent. Those…