Michigan communities have until May 9th to join the national settlement with opioid manufacturers Allergan Pharmaceuticals and Teva Pharmaceuticals, and pharmacies CVS and Walmart. Michigan Communities Have Until May 9th to Join Opioid Settlement for $446 Million in Settlement Money By joining the settlement, local governments would be eligible to share over $446 million in … Read more
Cambridge RISE will expand a guaranteed income of $500 monthly to 2,000 low-income families. Cambridge RISE Will Provide $500 Monthly Payments to 2,000 Eligible Families Cambridge RISE was launched as a pilot program, which gave $500 monthly payments to 130 randomly single parents in 2021 to determine the impact it would have on several low-income … Read more
Policy and Tax experts say the recent data from the Department of Treasury Internal Service is vital to understand the country’s financial position and if raising a debt ceiling is possible. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service on Debt Ceiling If the country’s debt has increased, the Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue … Read more
The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) in Chicago is still accepting applications for the Resiliency Fund 2.0, which provides a one-time $500 relief payment to eligible domestic workers and undocumented residents. Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services still accepting applications for a $500 relief payment The fund aims to support those who … Read more
The first-of-its-kind task force on reparations in California has voted to approve recommendations on how the state can compensate and apologize to Black Americans for the historic wrongs of slavery. The committee approved several proposals for reparations legislation after two years of deliberation These recommendations include creating a new agency that would provide services to … Read more
Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) food cards worth $1.46 million were accidentally sent to ineligible children. Ineligible Children Accidentally Receive Thousands of P-EBT Food Cards The Department of Human Services (DHS) in Oregon revealed they have accidentally sent thousands of P-EBT food cards worth $1.46 million to several children who are not eligible to receive them. … Read more
Florida lawmakers are proposing a $1.38b tax package, which includes tax breaks for businesses and shoppers, while the Senate works on its own tax plan. Florida House approves a $1.38B package of tax breaks for businesses and shoppers The Florida House Ways & Means Committee approved the package, which will see a reduction in commercial-lease … Read more
Kroger Co will give West Virginia a $68 Million Settlement Pay to resolve a case filed by West Virginia alleging that Kroger contributed to the excess supply of opioids and failed to continue controls. Kroger’s Settlement Pay to West Virginia in Connection with Lawsuit of excess supply of Opioids On Thursday, West Virginia Attorney … Read more
The new law offering more affordable housing in Florida received mixed reactions. Live Local Act Will Provide Affordable Housing in Florida The newly signed law, “Live Local Act,” aims to provide more affordable housing in Florida using more than $700 million in funds and will allow several commercial or industrial owners to place their properties, … Read more
The article claims that Democrats hijacked the credit to sneak in Universal basic income (UBI) and other policy positions that Republicans would not endorse. Republicans must reclaim the Child Tax Credit as their own, according to a recent opinion piece in National Review The Child Tax Credit was originally a Republican policy, with the first … Read more