Food stamp recipients from different states can use benefits to pay for restaurant meals under the Restaurant Meals Program. Food Stamp Recipients Can Use SNAP Benefits at Restaurants Through the Restaurant Meals Program Under the Restaurant Meals Program, food stamp recipients from different states can use their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to pay…
The NYC Council demanded at least a $195 million funding increase for legal aid providers following the funding crisis. NYC Council Calls Additional Funding for Legal Aid Providers to Next Year’s State Budget Amidst Funding Crisis Following the funding crisis faced by city lawyers, NYC Council urged the City Mayor to allocate additional funding of…
Activists called for enacting federal reparations commission for Black Americans on Juneteenth. Activists Urge Biden to Enact Federal Reparations Commission to Address Harms on Blacks on Juneteenth Following the nearing of Juneteenth, activists have been urging President Joe Biden to enact a federal reparations commission that will aim to address harms, including racial discrimination, against…
This legislation, along with two other bills, will be up for discussion during the committee’s session. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, chaired by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), has announced its intention to hold a markup on the PRO Act. The Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act) seeks to introduce significant…
An advocacy group has released internal documents that shed light on the concerns of staffers at a loan company allegedly being misused by Republican attorneys general in their attack on the president’s proposal. The U.S. Supreme Court approaches a verdict on President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan The Student Borrower Protection Center (SBPC) obtained…
A new study conducted by researchers at the Treasury Department, Harvard University, and The University of Sydney warns that this move could be costly. Republicans succeeded in rescinding $21.4 billion in additional funding provided for the IRS as part of the Inflation Reduction Act The study, which analyzed Internal Revenue Service (IRS) data from approximately…
Texas led the country in job growth last month, and it continues to break previous records in what appears to be a monthly pattern. Texas’ Workforce Reaches Record High, 27th Consecutive Month Of Growth In May, Texas recorded the highest total number of jobs, the highest total number of Texans working, and the largest total…
As Juneteenth gains recognition as a federal holiday, it’s essential to understand how it affects mail delivery and tax refunds. This article provides updates on mail services, state tax refund distributions, and the impact of Juneteenth on tax returns. Stay informed to ensure a smooth process and timely receipt of refunds. Federal Holidays Cause Postal…
A suspect was arrested after attacking women on a Manhattan subway slashing spree. Suspect Arrested in Slashing Spree That Targets Women on Manhattan Subway A 26-year-old suspect named Kemel Rideout was arrested Tuesday in a splashing spree that targeted women on a Manhattan subway, which left several of his victims injured following the attacks. According…
A drunk Ohio woman posing as a Child Protective Services worker was arrested after attempting to kidnap a 4-year-old boy. Ohio Woman Arrested After Trying to Kidnap 4-Year-Old Boy and Lure Him to Come to Her House A 44-year-old Ohio woman named Lisa Nacrelli was arrested after trying to kidnap a 4-year-old boy and luring…