The main contributing factors to this rise are the increasing rents and a lack of affordable housing options, especially for individuals with the lowest incomes. Eviction rates are surging as renter protection programs implemented during the pandemic have come to an end Diane Yentel, the CEO and president of the National Low Income Housing Coalition…
More than 100 migrant households in New York City were resettled with the help of a $50,000 budget amidst the increasing numbers of illegal migrants in the city. NYC Spends $50,000 to Resettle More Than 100 Migrant Households to Various States and Countries With the increasing numbers of illegal immigrants in the city, NYC officials…
More than $52 billion in subsidies will encourage the building of semiconductor manufacturing factories in the United States. Subsidies Under CHIPS Act Will Encourage Suppliers to Build Semiconductor Manufacturing Factories in the US Under the CHIPS Act, over $52 billion in subsidies will be released to encourage suppliers to build semiconductor manufacturing factories in the…
A new deal will extend the repossession ban and the mortgage length to 25 years for struggling homeowners. New Deal Will Extend Ban Repossessions and Mortgage Length to Help Struggling Homeowners A new deal approved will provide relief to struggling homeowners by extending the ban on repossessions and the mortgage length, which will give them…
Thousands of Utah residents are facing the loss of their health insurance as a federal policy implemented during the pandemic, which prevented states from terminating Medicaid, comes to an end. Utah has already begun removing individuals from its Medicaid program, with ongoing reviews scheduled over the next few months The maximum income to qualify for…
Governor Greg Abbott of Texas signed Senate Bill 379 on Sunday, removing the sales and use taxes on specific care items. Texans will soon be relieved of paying sales tax on essential family-care products such as diapers, baby wipes, and menstrual products While the law will come into effect in the following months, Jorge Medina,…
The protests, fueled by escalating property values driven by a thriving real estate market, saw island owners contesting approximately 60 percent of proposed valuations for the upcoming tax year. Galveston’s tax base is set to take a significant hit of around $160 million due to a surge in tax appraisal protests As a result, the…
Last June 20,2023, a guaranteed income program worth $500 was sent to o hundreds of recipients in Minneapolis. In the guaranteed income program, the payments are processed every 20th of the month, and all recipients will receive $500 The guaranteed income program is part of the Minneapolis Basic Income Pilot program. It is expected…
Many Americans have doubts about the future of Social Security because of the inflation hit. They plan to claim their Social Security Retirement plan early while staying at their work. More People Claim Social Security Retirement Plan Benefits Early 42% of Americans said they are planning to file to claim their Social Security Retirement…
Colorado State sought federal funds in early May to help shelter migrants. The government announced that Denver, Colorado, will be eligible to receive $8.6 Million in funds to help migrants. Denver has provided for the needs of migrants since December With the unprecedented influx of migrants seeking entry to the country, some cities have…