Tag: Finance News
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Kansas City Mayor, Council Members To Expect Salary Increase Of Up To More Than $150,000 Yearly Following Proposed 15% Pay Raise
The Kansas City mayor and all council members expect a salary increase of up to more than $150,000 yearly following the proposed 15% pay raise. Kansas City Mayor and All the City Council Members Expect Salary Increase Following 15% Pay Raise Proposal The Kansas City mayor Quinton Lucas and all the city council members will…
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Tax Breaks for Parents May Return to Help Ease Financial Hardships
Brea Turner, a struggling college student, and mother, is hoping for the return of the COVID-era child tax credit to alleviate her financial burdens. The enhanced benefit, which provided monthly payments of up to $300 and annual tax breaks for parents of up to $3,600 per child, ended last year However, Washington lawmakers are seriously…
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Los Angeles County Approves ‘Right to Counsel’ Ordinance Ensuring Legal Representation for Tenants Facing Eviction
This “Right to Counsel” ordinance will formalize and expand the existing Stay Housed LA County program, initiated in 2020, which offers support services to tenants including legal education, representation, and rental assistance to income-eligible tenants. Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved the creation of a “Right to Counsel” ordinance to secure legal…
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Bank of America Faces $250 Million Penalty Over Bogus Accounts and Financial Wrongdoings, Says Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Tuesday that the banking giant will pay a total of $250 million in penalties for having bogus accounts, with $100 million to be refunded to affected customers. Bank of America has been accused by federal regulators of engaging in fraudulent activities, including the creation of bogus accounts,…
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Governor Gavin Newsom Launches $20 Million Campaign to Protect Californians from Deadly Heat Waves
Governor Gavin Newsom‘s campaign aims to address the shortcomings of the state’s response to extreme heat, which has disproportionately affected vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses. Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration in California has launched a $20-million campaign called “Heat Ready CA” to warn residents about the dangers of extreme…
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Biden Administration Allocates Over $650 Million to Address Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells
This funding, available to 27 states, will be utilized to plug orphan wells that were left behind by the oil and gas industry. The Biden administration, through the Interior Department, has unveiled significant funding of more than $650 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to tackle the issue of abandoned oil and gas wells Orphan…
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Sanctuary City Policies Fuel Real Estate Boom in Honduras as Drug Dealers from Honduras Sell Drugs in San Francisco
San Francisco‘s sanctuary city policies have inadvertently provided significant assistance to drug dealers from Honduras, resulting in a surprising consequence a real estate boom in their home country. The San Francisco Chronicle conducted an investigation and conducted interviews with Honduran migrants involved to sell drugs and drug trafficking within San Francisco According to the migrants,…
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LGBT Advocates Overseas Receive Millions Of Dollars From Biden Administration
President Biden’s administration gave millions of dollars to LGBT advocacy groups in 55 nations to promote LGBT projects. The Biden administration gave nearly $4.6 million to promoting LGBT advocacies in other countries The LGBT groups from 55 countries have received monetary support from the Biden administration to promote LGBT programs to people. The country…
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Walmart USA Launches HIV-Focused Pharmacies Across The Country: See List Of States
WALMART USA announced the launching of several new HIV-focused pharmacies in selected communities of the country. Walmart USA launching HIV-focused pharmacies The Walmart USA retailer made an announcement last National HIV Testing Day regarding its launching of 70 new Walmart USA HIV-focused Pharmacies across the country. This month, Walmart USA opened new Walmart USA…
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Massachusetts Lawmakers’ New Proposed Bill Will Prohibit Data Brokers To Sell Your Location Data
Data brokers could sell your cellphone data location to any paying client, but a Massachusetts proposed bill crafted to protect abortion-seekers would outlaw such an act. Massachusetts Proposed Bill: Location Shield Act The proposed bill will regulate the data brokerage industry by outlawing the sale of location data to any client. The new proposed…