Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced a $20 million program to protect Californians from extreme heat on Tuesday, just as the state’s southern inhabitants braced for an extended period of scorching temperatures. The governor’s office referred to periods of extreme heat as “the deadliest form of climate-driven extreme weather.” Heat Ready CA, a statewide multi-ethnic education…
The survey revealed that a significant number of borrowers spent money they would not have otherwise, driven by the belief that at least a portion of their debt forgiveness would be forgiven. A recent survey conducted by Intelligent.com has shed light on the financial behavior of student loan recipients who anticipated debt forgiveness under the…
This trend persists even for chronic diseases, where undocumented migrants are entitled to essential treatment beyond emergency care. Undocumented migrants in Italy rely more on emergency rooms and hospital admissions compared to pharmaceutical prescriptions and specialist visits Hospitalizations account for approximately 50% of total expenditure for Italian citizens with diabetes, while for undocumented migrants, it…
The legislation eliminates the asset test requirement, which had been implemented during the tenure of former Republican Gov. Rick Snyder. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan has taken a significant step towards improving access to food assistance for vulnerable individuals and families by signing a bill into law on Wednesday With this move, Michigan becomes the…
The bills, passed with support from both Republicans and Democrats, address concerns over dishonest billing practices, complex rules, and questionable industry behaviors that result in exorbitant healthcare expenses. Bipartisan legislation took a significant step forward on Wednesday as the House Committee on Education and the Workforce approved four bills aimed at tackling healthcare pricing transparency…
The proposed plan, which was met with protests from California State University students who claim they cannot afford the hike, has gained support from around half of the Board of Trustees members. California State University students face the possibility of a 6% annual tuition increase, a move that could generate much-needed funds for the financially…
This comes after a recent disagreement over last-minute additions to the budget negotiations. The five bills aim to facilitate the construction of large-scale projects in areas such as water, transportation, clean energy, and broadband internet Although the infrastructure measures were not directly tied to the budget, Governor Gavin Newsom successfully integrated them into the spending…
The University of North Texas is justified in charging out-of-state residents more for tuition than it does for in-state illegal aliens, according to the conservative 5th Circuit US Court of Appeals. In its ruling, the three-judge bench overturned a federal judge in Plano and concluded that UNT is correctly interpreting Texas law. According to the…
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…
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…