Tag: Newsbreak local news
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Above Food Stamps: Five Little-Known Rewards You Could Be Eligible for If You’re Poor
Billions of low-income families benefit from food stamps, currently referred to as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which increases their food budget. However, your EBT card is useful for more than just grocery shopping. Many cardholders are unaware of the discounts and benefits offered by various firms and organizations for EBT. There are plenty…
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In the event of a cyberoutage, Utah Medicaid will cover the expenses of a 30-day supply of pharmaceuticals
As per a press release, Utah Medicaid has instructed pharmacies to give medication out for free in the event of a cyber outage under Change Healthcare. In response to an outage impacting pharmacy prescription data, the state program will reach more than 17,000 Medicaid members that depend on high-risk or life-sustaining treatment in what the…
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To help them start again, Oregon is providing $1,000 per month to young homeless people- This is how things are now
Homelessness is a serious issue in Oregon. It has the third-highest rate of homelessness in the nation, based on a federal tally released in December. It also has the greatest rate of youth homelessness without a companion anywhere. One promising idea, as state officials hurry to solve the issue, is to provide those teens with $1,000…
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The US government files a lawsuit to prevent the biggest supermarket merger ever
The biggest supermarket merger in US history, according to the Federal Trade Commission, would result in higher pricing, closures of stores, and decreased employment. The FTC filed a lawsuit on Monday to stop the $25 billion agreement between Kroger and Albertsons. The goal of the 2022 merger was to unite the nation’s 5th and tenth-largest…
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Students in Oklahoma leave in protest over non-binary teen Nex Benedict’s death
In a nonviolent protest on Monday, hundreds of students at a high school in Oklahoma stated they were being bullied and protested for the LGBTQ+ community in response to the demise of a non-binary adolescent who had been the victim of a brawl in the school toilet. As per local law enforcement, 16-year-old student Nex…
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Divorced spouses get the most of their Social Security benefits by following a few tricky guidelines
Social Security does not offer “divorce benefits,” although divorced couples are frequently qualified to collect benefits based on their ex-spouse’s income history. Social Security spousal payments are frequently granted to ex-spouses, although under somewhat strict terms. Sometimes ex-spouses are more flexible and offer better possibilities than their married colleagues. However, minor scheduling differences may result…
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Tax Season 2024: During the 3rd week of filing, the IRS had issued $66.9 billion in tax refunds
The 2024 tax season began on January 29 and is already in its third week. The IRS has paid out a growing amount of tax refunds, although the overall amount of refunds issued in 2024 is less than that of 2023 during the same period. If a taxpayer files electronically and selects direct deposit, they…
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Tax Trouble in Orlando: Preparer’s Alleged Fraud Sparks Government Action
DOJ Cracks Down on Alleged Tax Fraud: Orlando Preparer Facing Civil Command Scheme Unveiled: Allegations of Fraudulent Tactics in Tax Preparation According to Niceville.com, the US Department of Justice has taken decisive action against tax trouble in Orlando tax return preparer Julius T. Price, and his firm Price’s Accounting Firm Inc. by filing a civil…
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“Tragic Triad: Goose Creek Double Murder-Suicide Shocks Community”
Victims Identified: Tracy McEvoy and William Allen McEvoy Jr. Suspect’s Identity Revealed: Nicholas Hegwein of a double murder-suicide According to WMBF News, in a tragic turn of events, a serene evening in Goose Creek, South Carolina, was shattered by a double murder-suicide leaving the community in shock and disbelief. The victims, identified as 43-year-old Tracy…
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Are You Going to Receive Child Tax Credits in 2024 if You Live in Any of the 15 States? Learn More Here
This tax season may bring in more cash for families with children. This is the reason why: Congress is developing a plan to raise the highest refundable amount in order to increase the child tax credit. Furthermore, you may reside in a state that is receiving extra funding for the child tax credit for the…