Tag: Finance News
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Lawmakers To Pass Universal Free Meals Following The Decreasing School Meal Participation Due To School Meal Charges
Lawmakers will work on passing the universal free meals following the decreasing school meal participation due to school meal charges. Lawmakers Working to Expand Universal Free Meals Amidst the Decreasing School Meal Participation Due to the decreasing school meal participation, lawmakers in different states are working to pass legislation that will expand the universal free…
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Downtown San Diego Businesses Seek $2.5 Million in Damages Amid Deepening Homeless Crisis
The businesses have demanded that city officials address the issue of homeless encampments in their neighborhoods or face potential legal consequences. A group of seven businesses in downtown San Diego has taken legal action against the city, seeking $2.5 million in damages due to the worsening homeless crisis Representing the businesses, Attorney Craig L. Combs…
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COVID Loan Controversy: Congressional Report Exposes Questionable $700 Million Loan to Failing Trucking Company
According to the report, only companies involved in vital defense contracts or possessing high-level security clearance should have been eligible for such loans. A recent congressional report has shed light on a dubious $700 million COVID loan granted by the Treasury Department to a struggling trucking company using funds allocated by the bipartisan CARES Act…
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Illinois Governor Approves Conditional Awards Worth $26 Million In Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board Members announced the conditional awards worth $26 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) that funds 18 housing developments in 12 counties all over Illinois State. Illinois Governor said Illinois residents deserve access to affordable housing According to Illinois Governor, his administration is…
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New Mexico Governor And Lawmakers Approved The 2023 Tax Rebates For New Mexico Taxpayers
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and the Legislature approved the 2023 tax rebates for taxpayers of New Mexico state, as well as economic relief to New Mexico residents who are not mandated to file their taxes. Nearly 1 million New Mexico taxpayers to receive tax rebates, relief payments New Mexico is in a financial position…
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New Jersey Governor And Lawmakers Announce A Deal On Property Tax Rebate Plan For Seniors
In the new property tax rebates plan of New Jersey, homeowners who are 65 and above who make $500,000 or less will be eligible to receive up to $6,500 in property tax relief. New Jersey Governor and Lawmakers announced the property tax rebates plan New Jersey Governor and Lawmakers announced a deal last Wednesday…
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Supreme Court Ruled Non-Profit ERCOT Texas Is Qualified As A Government Entity And Will Be Shielded From Lawsuits
The court ruling is expected to dismiss current and future lawsuits against ERCOT Texas, the state’s power grid operator. Last Friday, the Texas Supreme Court ruled the non-profit ERCOT Texas qualifies as a state entity and is protected from lawsuits Many people didn’t know what ERCOT Texas was until the 2021 winter storm disaster.…
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Senior Citizens League Projects That The Social Security COLA 2024 Could Be 2.7%: Here’s Why
Retirees must brace themselves for lesser Social Security benefits increase in 2024 as they predicted the Social Security COLA 2024 could be 2.7%. Social Security Beneficiaries predicted COLA 2024 could be 2.7% There are still months away from knowing how big of an increase in Social Security beneficiaries. The Senior Citizens League released a…
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Many Tech Workers Willing To Accept Lower Salaries Amid Mass Layoffs
According to a recent Blind survey, most tech workers are willing to accept equal or lower pay amid mass layoffs. Tech workers chose to have less income and be happier, said one Meta tech worker About 56% of tech workers in an official poll from Blind Survey said they would accept equal or less…
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DHHR West Virginia Applications For The Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program Has Started
Last Monday, the Department of Health and Human Resources, or DHHR West Virginia, announced the start of applications for eligible residents to avail of the Emergency Low-Income Energy Assistance Program. The DHHR West Virginia announced the start of applications to avail of the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program Last Monday to June 30,…