A settlement worth $16.75 million has been reached in a lawsuit brought against Biomat USA, Talecris Plasma, and Interstate Blood Bank over allegations that the Illinois-based blood plasma centers violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by scanning the fingerprints of individuals without their permission. Blood Plasma Centers’ Settlement The blood plasma centers, which…
President Joe Biden’s administration is reportedly expanding eligibility for Medicaid and health insurance exchanges to hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the US illegally as children. Federal-Funded Health Insurance for DACA Recipients Two U.S. officials briefed on the matter have revealed that the new action will allow DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) participants…
A dozen Senate Democrats are urging the Biden administration to take steps to help people facing food insecurity. Senate Democrats Sent a Letter to Address Food Insecurity Sen. Ed Markey (Mass.) and 11 other Senate Democrats sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and acting Social Security Administration Commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi on Tuesday, according…
Some Californians who receive food stamps or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may have noticed an extra $20.01 in their recent payments. Additional Money in SNAP Benefits The money is part of the State Utility Assistance Subsidy (SUAS) benefits that the California Department of Social Services issues to certain SNAP-eligible households that also qualify…
Low-income Americans in California have only a few days left to apply for two guaranteed income programs that offer monthly payments of $500 each. The programs aim to help residents with basic needs such as food and energy costs. First Guaranteed Income Program in California The first program, run in the city of El Monte,…
Minnesota Congresswoman, Ilhan Omar, has called for the implementation of two proposals that could greatly benefit American families. Proposed Bills that Will Benefit Americans The first is a proposed bill, the SUPPORT Act, which would give $1,200 a month to every adult and $600 to every child through local governments, for a five-year period. This…
The Biden administration is facing a difficult decision on whether to resume student loan payments, which have been paused since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What Will Happen After the Supreme Court’s Decision on Student Loans? The payments are scheduled to restart either 60 days after the Supreme Court ruling on Biden’s student…
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill that prohibits water utility providers that have not signed up to participate in the state’s Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) from taking certain collection actions against customers with arrearages. New Legislation for Water Utility Providers The legislation prohibits water utilities from assessing interest on…
The Department of Homeland Security has announced a limited experiment that will provide legal counsel to migrants who enter the United States illegally and will be screened by asylum officers while in custody. Legal Representation of Migrants The trial run, which is set to begin next week, will allow a tiny number of migrants access…
Metro Council in Nashville plans to reappoint Democrat Justin Jones to the state House, a move that would challenge Republican leaders who expelled him following a racially charged debate. Reappointment of Justin Jones At least 29 of the 40 council members have said they will reappoint Jones, giving him more than the simple majority he…