Biden administration announced a $12 million budget to fund programs fighting climate change and addressing gender issues in Iraq. Biden Administration to Fund Several Programs in Iraq to Fight Climate Change and Address Gender Issues Following the evident issues of climate change and gender worldwide, the Biden administration announced to release $12 million budget to…
As a result of discussions regarding the debt ceiling resolution, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden decided that payouts on student loans backed by the federal government will resume in August. The payouts have resumed after a break of over 3 years, during which interest had been generated since the initial outbreak of the…
Several California families still live in poverty despite the state’s immense wealth and efforts to provide relief to low-income families. 2021 Data Shows California Families Still Live in Poverty Despite State’s Wealth According to the 2021 data from the United Ways of California, several California families are still living in poverty and struggling to make…
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, has revealed that his office currently holds around $2 billion in unclaimed property, including funds from inactive bank accounts, insurance and utility companies, and trust holdings. The state of Florida is urging its residents to check if they have any dormant bank accounts or unclaimed assets as part of…
A study conducted using the 2022 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute has identified the counties with the shortest life expectancy in Texas. Life expectancy in Texas has been a topic of concern as recent data shows certain counties in the state have lower life expectancies compared to…
Retired teachers will expect increased benefits following the passing of the new bill in Texas. Retired Teachers in Texas Will Receive Increased One-Time Payments of Up To $7,500 Following the Passing of the New Bill Several retired teachers in Texas would expect to receive an increase in a one-time payment of up to $7,500 if…
In order to avoid a damaging debt default, the White House has agreed to implement spending cuts to various social safety net programs, including SNAP. The Biden Administration and House Republicans’ to raise the debt ceiling has raised concerns about potential changes to the SNAP, commonly known as food stamps Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…
In a video posted on Twitter, Biden criticized Republican efforts in Congress to block his administration’s proposal, which included providing up to $10,000 in student debt relief and up to $20,000 for borrowers who received a Pell Grant. President Biden has vetoed a bill that aimed to eliminate his $400 billion student loan forgiveness plan,…
A preliminary examination of the Friendswood budget reveals the possibility of an 8.6% tax rate rise in the fiscal year 2023-24. Tax Rate Needs To Be Raised To $0.5294 Per $100 Valuation, Without A Tax Rate Election Katina Hampton, Director of Administrative Services, presented a preliminary FY 2023-24 budget to Friendswood City Council on June…
As congressional Republicans ramp up their attacks on critical social programs, a trio of House Democrats presented legislation on Wednesday to make the enhanced monthly Child Tax Credit permanent—a measure credited with lifting millions of U.S. children out of poverty. The American Family Act Would Ensure The Long-term Viability Of The Expanded Child Tax Credit…