Amidst changes in SNAP Benefits allocation and limitations because of the debt ceiling problem in the country, food assistance advocates responded to the changes. Food Assistance advocates responded to the SNAP benefits changes amidst the debt ceiling Blythe-Perry, executive director of IFCS, said that before the pandemic, IFCS saw about 600 individuals every month,…
Social Security Pension is very important to the financial well-being of Social Security beneficiaries is incontestable. Most of the Social Security beneficiaries rested on their Social Security payout in some capacity to make ends meet In April, a 22nd annual survey of retired workers was conducted by national pollster Gallup. The survey will study…
HARRISBURG (TNS) – Gov. Josh Shapiro and a split state Legislature are gearing up for a month of high-intensity legislation aimed at common goals such as increased property tax and rent relief, faster reductions in corporate net income taxes, and a new financing source for state police. Governor Shapiro Will Be Negotiating Budget Accords For…
A bill to increase the state’s property tax and rent subsidy for seniors and people with disabilities as well as raise the income eligibility ceiling for expanding the program was overwhelmingly approved by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday. Raising Income Ceiling For Renters And Homeowners To Boost Rebates For Seniors The state Senate…
A property tax break aiming to provide relief to Texas homeowners will undergo several special sessions. Texas Homeowners Will Expect Up To $12.3 Billion in Property Tax Break Under New Proposal Several homeowners in Texas expect to receive a property tax break of up to $12.3 billion under a new proposed plan focusing on cutting…
California governor favored renewable sources and planned to purchase power generated by carbon-free sources to prevent a series of blackouts. California Governor Proposes Plan of Buying Power Generated by Carbon-Free Sources Over Fossil Fuels California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a plan of buying power generated by carbon-free sources rather than fossil fuels to prevent a…
Many Immigrants wore green t-shirts and gathered in front of the Oregon Capitol. The immigrants demanded Oregon lawmakers pass Senate Bill 610 for them to avail the SNAP benefits. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to all residents of Oregon Many immigrants gathered in front of the Capitol last Thursday. They demanded that lawmakers…
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) released a revised spending plan in mid-May, raising concerns among local politicians and public officials about multiple budget cuts in 2023-24. Newsom Is Cutting Monies From Sectors To Address Budget Crisis Since the original budget plan was revealed in January, the expected fiscal deficit in California has increased by $9 billion….
AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announced Wednesday that it has acquired federal authority to replace stolen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for fraud victims. HHSC Will Replace Stolen Benefits By Requesting New Cards And PINs According to an HHSC press release, Texas has seen an uptick in reports of…
According to welfare experts, 750,000 Americans in their fifties may lose their food stamp benefits as a result of the debt deal reached by Congress this week. Job Requirements Extend To SNAP Participants, Leading To Increased Poverty The debt proposal extends job requirements to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants aged 50 to 54, who…