Steven Nilhas outlined the plan at a joint meeting of the school board and budget committee, emphasizing the need to stay within the tax cap. Newfound Area School District faces tough decisions as Interim Superintendent Steven Nilhas unveils a budget proposal grappling with a 16.4% surge in health insurance costs Despite a $154,524 increase in…
The report, released this week, reveals an uncollected balance of $23 billion in overpayments as of October 1. The latest financial report from the Social Security Administration (SSA) spotlights an escalating concern within the agency These overpayments, erroneously distributed to beneficiaries nationwide, remain outstanding despite persistent efforts to recover them. This ongoing issue gained attention…
In a distressing turn of events, the expressions sprayed were messages like “BLOOD ON UR HANDS” on the sidewalk and “LET GAZA LIVE” on the building. The Brooklyn office of U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman fell victim to vandalism, as graffiti messages surfaced, sending strong political messages The incident prompted swift condemnation from U.S. Rep. Dan…
Cleveland Federal Reserve President Loretta Mester emphasized on Thursday that despite recent reports indicating lower inflation levels, she remains unconvinced that the central bank has definitively triumphed over the challenge of rising prices. Loretta Mester iterated the need for more tangible progress in the fight against inflation, stating, “We’re making progress on inflation, discernible progress….
In anticipation of the upcoming Powerball drawing on Saturday, the jackpot has swelled to a staggering $280 million, following a lack of jackpot winners in Wednesday’s draw. The Powerball winning numbers, drawn just after 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday, were 3, 4, 51, 53, and 60, with a Powerball of 6 and a Power Play…
Following Amazon’s announcement, shares of these local car dealerships dropped by as much as 8% on Thursday, while Amazon’s shares experienced a minor decline of approximately 0.5% during the trading session. Local car dealerships like Carmax, Autonation, and Carvana face a surge in competition as Amazon declared its plans to initiate online vehicle sales next…
Over the next five days, the program will conclude its distribution for the month. The November SNAP benefits are in the process of disbursing crucial benefits to households across New Mexico, a state where approximately 25% of the population, or 518,800 individuals, rely on food stamps Recipients, identified by the last digits of their Social…
In discussions with 22News, the chairman shed light on the factors contributing to this impending Northampton County Property Tax rise. Northampton County property tax is poised to escalate for homeowners across the Pioneer Valley, including Northampton, as revealed by the chairman of the Board of Assessors The real estate landscape has undergone a distinct shift…
While looming budget decisions and a government funding deadline, the fate of safety net programs such as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) hangs in the balance. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack expressed deep concerns about the funding levels for WIC, stressing a significant underfunding of the…
In 2020, a recent study revealed a noteworthy decrease from 24.5% to 22.5% in the prevalence of food insufficiency among low-income households in the United States. This positive trend is directly correlated with the introduction of the groundbreaking SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot (OPP) The SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot, designed to empower SNAP beneficiaries, facilitated online…