Finance

Fingerprints Scanned Without Permission? Eligible Illinois Donors Can Claim Settlement Payout

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A settlement worth $16.75 million has been reached in a lawsuit brought against Biomat USA, Talecris Plasma, and Interstate Blood Bank over allegations that the Illinois-based blood plasma centers violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by scanning the fingerprints of individuals without their permission. Blood Plasma Centers’ Settlement The blood plasma centers, which … Read more

Californian SNAP Recipients Receive Extra $20 Benefit for Heating Assistance Eligibility

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Some Californians who receive food stamps or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may have noticed an extra $20.01 in their recent payments. Additional Money in SNAP Benefits The money is part of the State Utility Assistance Subsidy (SUAS) benefits that the California Department of Social Services issues to certain SNAP-eligible households that also qualify … Read more

Last Chance for Low-Income Californians to Apply for $500 Monthly Payments through Guaranteed Income Programs

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Low-income Americans in California have only a few days left to apply for two guaranteed income programs that offer monthly payments of $500 each. The programs aim to help residents with basic needs such as food and energy costs. First Guaranteed Income Program in California The first program, run in the city of El Monte, … Read more

Legislation to Provide Some relief for Seniors in Mecklenburg County

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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 … Read more

$1,044 Relief Checks Will Be Sent to Americans this Week in Colorado

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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 … Read more

Texas House Lawmakers Approves a $302.6 Billion State Spending Plan

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The Texas House has approved a $302.6 billion state spending plan for the next two years, sending it to the Senate. What is Inside the State Spending Plan Bill? The state spending plan bill includes pay raises for state employees, tax cuts, and more mental health services for millions of residents. The plan allocates $136.9 … Read more

Up to $600 Tax Rebate Will Be Sent to Eligible Residents Today in Idaho

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Residents of Idaho have until today, April 8th to receive a cash payment or tax rebate of up to $600 from the Idaho Tax Commission. $600 Tax Rebates in Idaho The Idaho Tax Commission has been issuing tax rebates to eligible Idaho residents since last fall, with payments ranging from $300 for individuals to $600 … Read more