Effective September 1, 2023, significant changes to the SNAP work requirements are being implemented, with some policies set to phase in over the next year, as stated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and reported by the National Association of Counties (NACo). New SNAP Work Requirements Take Effect, Impacting Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents The modifications…
In 15 days, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will begin giving SNAP benefits in Texas valued up to $1,691 for the month of August. People who are eligible for the SNAP benefits in Texas should get their payments by the middle of August. Texas has a large payment window that lasts through the first ten…
Addeo, who currently serves as VP of Finance in Universal Destinations & Experiences’ Creative Division, brings her extensive expertise to the organization. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has appointed Jennifer Addeo, CPA, to its Board of Directors With responsibility for managing nearly $2.4 billion in attraction and hotel capital development worldwide, including locations…
Per Scholas will provide tuition-free training in the city’s Ion District in Midtown. Per Scholas, the national tech training nonprofit has announced its expansion into Houston, Texas The new campus, situated at 4201 Main St., is made possible through an investment from Rice University, which developed the Ion, as well as additional support from BlackRock…
Larry Sand, writing for City Journal, emphasizes that factors beyond the impact of Covid-19 are contributing to students’ difficulties. Failing schools continue to struggle, as the latest scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress in reading and math reveal a concerning long-term trend Surprisingly, failing schools’ lack of funding cannot be blamed, as per-pupil…
From the letter of Mike Cheung, director and trustee, Cypress Charitable Trust Concerns are rising over Venetoclax treatment’s designation in the Hospital Authority Drug Formulary as a self-financed item not covered by the safety net. Venetoclax treatment is utilized for treating blood malignancies such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). However, most…
AMERICANS ENJOY THE PRICES OF GOODS AND SERVICES BROUGHT BY THE COOLING INFLATION. After two years of painfully high prices, Americans finally received some much-needed relief, with the cooling inflation US citizens have experienced since early 2021 – 3% in June compared to a year earlier — thanks in part to lower prices for fuel, airline tickets used…
In an interview on Fox News with host Howard Kurtz, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis addressed questions about his previous support for cutting benefits to seniors during his time in Congress. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican presidential candidate, has defended his stance on Social Security, assuring the public that he plans to maintain the program…
Individual filers will be eligible for payments of up to $914. In just 16 days, beneficiaries of the Supplemental Security Income program administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) can expect to receive their next direct payment This upcoming disbursement marks the first direct payment since June, as there were no direct payments made in…
In 2022, the country experienced the highest inflation rate in four decades, resulting in increased costs of gas, groceries, and utilities. Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) has been a major concern for retired workers on Social Security in the United States Unfortunately, the 5.9% Cost-of-Living Adjustment applied to Social Security benefits last year failed to keep up…