Recipients of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program will soon receive their second payment for the month of June. The payments, issued by the Social Security Administration, are scheduled to be sent out on June 30 The first payment for June was disbursed on June 1. The reason for the double payment in June is…
Eligibility requirements and benefit levels are generally consistent across all 50 states, except for Alaska and Hawaii. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, plays a crucial role in ensuring food security for millions of Americans States with larger populations or higher poverty rates typically have more SNAP recipients. However, the…
The benefits of immigration are often hidden and diffuse, while the negative impacts are more visible. Implementing an immigration policy that allows more migrants to legally enter and work in the United States could have positive effects on the country’s economy The decision of migrants to leave their home countries is driven by political, social,…
Pennsylvania‘s state lottery has been a unique source of funding for programs benefiting older adults for over five decades. Among the various programs funded by the lottery, the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PT/RR) program has been particularly impactful The Pennsylvania Lottery has generated an impressive $34 billion that has been instrumental in providing crucial support to…
A new program will provide more than $3 million in relief to eligible homeowners and low-income families in Pontiac. Eligible Homeowners and Low-Income Families in Pontiac Will Receive Over $3 Million in Relief Under New Program Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the new program will give more than $3 million to eligible…
On Thursday, a juror of Alameda County had been the victim of an armed robbery in Oakland, California. The Rolex and wallet of the juror were stolen, and gladly he was not hurt. On Thursday, a juror was robbed in Oakland, California The robbery incident involving a juror occurred in Oakland, California. Gladly the juror…
The NAACP has criticized proposals to raise the debt ceiling, noting the detrimental consequences for Black Americans. The Debt Ceiling Deal Weakens Environmental Protection, IRS Capacity, And Public Assistance Though the package, which cleared the Senate late Thursday, keeps the country from defaulting on payments, it “reflects misplaced priorities,” according to NAACP CEO and President…
(AUSTIN) – According to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, state sales tax collections in May totaled $3.84 billion, 4.1 percent more than in May 2022. The majority of May’s sales tax collection is based on April sales that were paid to the agency in May. Remittances From Other Sectors Stalled, With Retail Trade Receipts Falling Below…
On Thursday, seven people were hospitalized after a police officer-involved shooting incident transpired at Fuller Park, Chicago. Three of those victims were police officers. Police officer-involved shooting incident happened in Chicago’s Fuller Park There were seven people hospitalized, and among them were three police officers after a police officer-involved shooting transpired in Fuller…
In the 2024 Senate race, one Republican contender hoping to unseat GOP Sen. Mitt Romney has received the backing of Utah’s largest police union. The endorsement of Staggs by the union, who has been the mayor of Riverton since 2018, is the organization’s first for a Senate primary. Before, the Utah FOP supported current…