Sub-minimum wage is a decades-old practice originating from the Great Depression. A new California law will ban sub-minimum wages paid to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities Organizations that hire adults with disabilities to perform simple jobs like stuffing envelopes or assembling bike safety mirrors for local businesses and nonprofits under contract will be affected. … Read more
The program, which began in June 2022, will continue to pay 200 households a monthly cash payment of $500 through June 2024. Direct payment recipients of the Minneapolis Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot can expect their next payment in just nine days The payments can be spent in any way the recipient chooses. The program aims … Read more
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is proposing new fees to replenish funds spent bailing out depositors of two banks, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank, in March. The bank fees are expected to affect an estimated 113 banks, mostly those with over $50 billion in assets, and will be passed on to their … Read more
Farm Fresh Rhode Island’s new initiative pursues to give more people access to local and fresh goods. The Farm Fresh RI initiative will give people more access to fresh foods from farms and markets The Farm Fresh RI initiative will give people more access to fresh foods from farms and markets. More farmers and local … Read more
On Thursday, House Bill 1613, or the Disabled Veterans Property Tax Bill, passed in the Texas House and will be headed to the Senate. Qualified cities will receive refunds for lost property tax due to the 100% disabled veterans tax exemption law. The Disabled Veterans Property Tax Bill will be headed to the Senate … Read more
The cancellation made by FHFA will benefit many borrowers. The FHFA ends the plan by changing mortgage fees to people based on their debt-to-income ratio. Federal Housing Finance Agency’s new mortgage fees are canceled The Federal Housing Finance Agency ends its idea to alter the mortgage fees of borrowers based on their debt-to-income ratio. … Read more
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s First Budget Proposal Was Implying Debate As It May Cause Financial Collapse. The Governor’s Proposal Is To Increase Tax Rebates Up To 54%, From Property Tax Of Senior Citizens, Widowers And Person With Disabilities. Tax Rebates raise debates and Concerns as it may cause Fiscal Deficit Tax rebates proposal for … Read more
A serious apartment fire took place on Friday evening on Kuykendahl Road, leaving one person with severe burns and another hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Houston apartment fire results in severe burns and smoke inhalation for two The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office is working together with the Little York Fire Department to determine the apparent … Read more
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has released a new sketch of a person of interest in connection with the murder of 16-year-old Ricardo Chavana. New sketch released in search for justice for 16-year-old murder victim Ricardo Chavana The incident occurred on February 20, 2022, when a gunman opened fire into Chavana’s bedroom, killing him. Chavana’s … Read more
A Man Was Killed After Pointing A Gun At Three Police Officers After Already Killed One Officer On A Friday Night. A hot pursuit was conducted and said man was cornered but pointed a gun at the officers instead. Police Officer killed by a wanted criminal A hot pursuit was conducted after a … Read more
