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Louisiana Taxpayers: $16.9M in Refunds Must Be Claimed by Sept. 6
Thousands of Louisiana taxpayers may lose direct access to nearly $17 million in refunds this fall — unless they act fast. The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) has issued notices to 17,976 individ...
Who Qualifies for Denver’s $19.29 Minimum Wage in 2026?
Starting January 1, 2026, thousands of workers in Denver, Colorado, will see their hourly pay rise to $19.29, one of the highest city minimum wages in the nation. This increase, up from $17.87 in 2025, is part ...
$70 Million in Stimulus Grants to Help Chicago
Just last week a $2.2 trillion stimulus package was pushed through Congress and signed by the President, in order to provide relief for workers and businesses during these times of economic recession. Though while that seems ...
A Third of Grant Applicants to Receive Funds
A Third of Grant Applicants to Receive Funds There has been a good bit of news for some restaurants around Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware this week. A third of them that applied have been awarded Revitalization Fund grants...
New Virginia Program for Discounted Internet Services
News earlier this week came out of Richmond, Virginia, that stated families struggling at around 200% below the federal poverty line may be able to get low-cost or even free Internet from the state, along with potent...
CalFresh Recertification August 2025: Don’t Miss This Deadline or You Might Lose Benefits
If you receive CalFresh benefits in California, there’s an important deadline coming up in August 2025 that could affect your monthly food support. To keep your benefits going...
July Inflation Report: Your Quick Guide to Winners and Losers at Checkout (Price Changes by Category)
The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.7% year-over-year in July 2025, matching June’s pace, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Monthly inflation incre...
California Retrofit Grants to Safeguard Your Home for the Next Earthquake
The Federal Emergency Management Agency 'FEMA' has provided the State of California a massive grant in the amount of $20 million. This is primarily for its Brace and Bolt program, otherwise ca...
CARES Act Grants to College Students Have Been Held Up
The CARES Act made provisions to help college students who were affected by COVID-19. However, like many programs that were a part of the stimulus package, these educational grant programs have been plagued with difficul...