Tag: Finance News
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California Bill to Increase Diversity Among Councilmembers by Raising Salaries Heads to Governor’s Desk
The bill, known as Senate Bill 329 and authored by state Sen. Bill Dodd of Napa, is now awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom‘s signature. City council members in California may soon see a boost in their salaries as a bill aimed at increasing diversity among council members has cleared the state’s Legislature If signed into law,…
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Oregon Unemployment Benefits Set to Increase, Paid Leave Program Introduced
These adjustments are based on the average weekly wage in the state, which has risen from $1,224.82 to $1,269.69. Unemployment benefits in Oregon will see changes in the coming year, as the state’s Employment Department has established new minimum and maximum benefit levels These rates will be in effect from July 1, 2023, until June…
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North Carolina Leaders Urge Congress To Increase Childcare Funding Following Childcare Worker Crisis
North Carolina leaders urged Congress to increase childcare funding following the childcare worker crisis in the state. North Carolina Leaders Send Letter to Congress Urging Them to Increase Childcare Funding to Combat Childcare Worker Crisis Several North Carolina leaders urged Congress to increase the funding for childcare in the state to address the decrease in…
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Department of Education Confirms Resumption of Student Loan Payments, Prompting Borrowers to Prepare
This comes after a pause on payments and interest accumulation that began in March 2020 due to the pandemic. The Department of Education has announced that federal student loan borrowers will be required to resume their monthly loan payments starting in October The exact date for resuming payments had been uncertain until now. According to…
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LIHEAP: Providing Relief for Low-Income Households
Although the program may initially appear complex, a closer examination reveals that it is nothing to be intimidated by. In these times of high inflation and economic uncertainty, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, commonly known as LIHEAP, offers a much-needed lifeline LIHEAP is a federal initiative designed to support financially disadvantaged individuals and…
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Federal Judge’s Ruling Awaited as DACA Recipients and Advocates Seek Clarity on Program’s Legality
Recently, U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen presided over oral arguments in a case presented by a coalition of Republican governors. A federal judge’s ruling on the legality of DACA is eagerly awaited by DACA recipients and immigrant rights organizations The alliance seeks to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) within two…
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New York City Sets Minimum Pay Rate for Food Delivery Workers
Mayor Eric Adams announced this significant development on Sunday, unveiling new regulations that will ensure these workers receive fair compensation for their services. New York City has taken a groundbreaking step by becoming the first city in the country to establish a minimum pay rate for food delivery workers Starting from July 12, the minimum…
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TRS Retirees To Receive Up To $7,500 Direct Payment Under New Senate Bill in Texas
Several TRS retirees expect to receive up to $7,500 in direct payments under the new senate bill in Texas. Texas TRS Retirees Will Expect More Than $1 Billion in Relief Under Senate Bill 10 Several Texas Teacher Retirement System (TRS) retirees will expect more than $1 billion in relief under Senate Bill 10, which will…
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Property Tax Cut That Aims To Provide Relief To Property, Business Owners In Texas To Have Another Session
Property tax cut aiming to provide relief to several property and business owners in Texas will have another session. Proposed Property Tax Cut in Texas Will Provide Property Tax Relief and Eliminate School Property Taxes A new proposed property tax cut in Texas will provide property tax relief to several property and business owners, which…
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Low-Income Families In Different States To Receive Up To $12,300 In Utility Payments Under LIHEAP
Several low-income families in different states expect to receive up to $12,300 in utility payments under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Low-Income Families Will Expect Utility Payments to Reduce Heating and Cooling Costs Under LIHEAP Several eligible low-income families will receive utility payments of up to $12,300 to reduce heating and cooling…