Low Income News Monitoring

Green Party mayoral candidate Bob Ensch’s plans for Peterborough and 'how he would help low-income families'

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) mayoral election takes place on Thursday, May 1. Five candidates are in the running, including Paul Bristow (Conservative), Ryan Coogan (Reform), Lorna Dupre (Liberal Democrats), Bob Ensch ( …

Volunteers transform homes for low-income residents on National Rebuilding Day

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada (RTSNV) marked National Rebuilding Day with a significant home revitalization initiative on Saturday. Six teams comprising hundreds of volunteers worked to rejuvenate six homes in Las Vegas, North Las …

Low-Income Families "Dumbfounded" When Told Zuckerberg Is Shutting Down Their School

Priscilla Chan, Mark Zuckerberg's pediatrician-turned-philanthropist wife, is shutting down the free private school their charitable organization funds — and the families implicated were blindsided by the news. As the New York Times reports, parents at …

Chico offers tax refund for low-income utility users

CHICO, Calif. — The City of Chico will open applications for its annual Utility Users Tax Refund Program starting Thursday, May 1. This program offers refunds on taxes paid for essential services like gas, electricity, water and telecommunications. …

Chef Andrew Gruel to SNAP: Stop Poisoning Low-Income Americans - Give Them Real Food!

We are pleased to present this guest essay from Chef Andrew Gruel, a well-known commentator and observer. Chef Gruel is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University, a food entrepreneur, and television personality. He is the Founder of Slapfish Restaurant …

Cuts in federal TRIO program will harm low-income and first-generation students

Cityscape | Twin Cities urban geographer Bill Lindeke weighs in on city life, transportation, planning and more in his column delivered to your inbox weekly.  As a high schooler, I was busy. I was a member of 4-H, swam competitively and was on my school’s …

Trump Administration’s Draft Budget Proposal Threatens to cut Head Start, Low-Income Housing, and Other Vital Programs ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A draft of President Trump's budget proposal for the upcoming year has local organizations in Santa Barbara County concerned about programs that will likely be cut as a result.Leaders of CommUnify in Santa Barbara say the …

Proposed Transit Access Fund would protect Zero Fare program for low-income SEPTA riders

As SEPTA faces ongoing budget issues, a proposed bill package in City Council calls for permanent financial protection for a program offering free transportation to low-income riders.  Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke introduced legislation Thursday …

District employee gets prison for scamming low-income residents needing healthcare

Ruth Nivar was sentenced to 24 months in prison. WASHINGTON — A D.C. social services representative made low-income residents pay her to register for a locally-funded healthcare system, despite the process being completely free. Friday morning, she was …

Low-Income Earners Face Sharpest Impact From Tariffs

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] President Donald Trump’s tariffs would effectively cause a tax increase for low-income families that is more than three times higher than what wealthier Americans would pay, according to an …

Currency fluctuations costing low-income countries billions in higher debt repayments

These huge sums vastly outweigh the amount of money SIDS and LDCs can spend on mitigating or adapting to climate change. It also diverts scarce resources from other day-to-day spending on healthcare and education. IIED is calling on multilateral …

$2,400 Relief Bonus for Low-Income Parents in Colorado – Apply Today!

Low-income parents in Colorado have a reason to celebrate as the state launches a $2,400 Relief Bonus to support struggling families. This one-time payment is designed to ease the financial burden for households still recovering from pandemic-related …

Trump staff cuts threaten MD low-income utility assistance

The Trump administration is facing a backlash for firing all federal workers in a program helping thousands of Marylanders pay their heating and cooling bills. On Wednesday, supporters of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program rallied against the …

Psych, Neurodevelopmental Diagnoses Soar in Low-Income Kids

Diagnoses of mental illness and neurodevelopmental disorders among publicly insured children in the United States rose significantly between 2010 and 2019, with the sharpest increases in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, trauma- …

Ireland Announces 33% Increase to World Bank’s IDA Fund, Bolstering Support for Low-income Countries

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 24, 2025—Ireland increased its pledge to the International Development Association (IDA) by 33 percent to €141.4 million, reinforcing its commitment to improving lives in the world’s poorest countries. IDA, the World Bank’s fund for …

Tariffs will hit low-income Americans harder than the richest: Report

Economists have warned that costs from tariff increases would ultimately be passed on to US consumers.PHOTO: AFP WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump’s tariffs would effectively cause a tax increase for low-income families that is more than three times …

Northwoods Habitat offers tree care assistance for low-income homeowners

BEMIDJI — Northwoods Habitat for Humanity in Bemidji not only builds houses, but offers a variety of services for homeowners and a ReStore that sells used household items and construction materials. Brandon Mustful, the community engagement coordinator …

Alabama gets $6.2 million in DHHS funds to help low-income households with energy costs

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Low income households in Alabama are getting some extra help dealing with high energy costs. The United States Department of Health and Human Services has given $6.2 million in funds to be administered to the Weatherization …

5 low-income high school seniors named prestigious Quest Bridge Scholars

Risk Strategies acquires GMC Advisors, LLC

BOSTON, April 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risk Strategies, a leading North American specialty insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firm, announced today that it has acquired GMC Advisors, LLC., based in Houston. Terms of the deal were not …

Compact Living Highlights Backyard Shipping Container Homes Amid Demand for Affordable Housing

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Compact Living is addressing housing affordability with numerous Luxury Shipping Container Home Models. The company offers a basic 20’ model up to a 40’ multi-unit model, all with …

BLUJOURNAL alcanza las 10,000 visitas y amplía su aplicación de noticias para apoyar a la comunidad latina en EE. UU.

¡BLUJOURNAL supera las 10,000 visitas! 📲 La expansión de su app de noticias empodera a los latinos en EE. UU. 🇺🇸 SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BLUJOURNAL, una plataforma digital de noticias en español de rápido …

The Role of Annuities in a Diversified Retirement Plan - by Fraser Allport, Fiduciary

Annuities play a key role in achieving financial security. Fraser Allport explains why annuities are a fundamental building-block in a balanced Retirement Plan. DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, FL, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fraser …

USGrants.org Tracks Over $400 Million in Federal Funding Opportunities for U.S. Hospitals

USGrants.org Tracks Over $400 Million in Federal Funding Opportunities for U.S. Hospitals SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- USGrants.org, an online portal providing access to government funding information, …

Dr. Danielle Butts Releases New Book Empowering Financial Independence and Leadership Excellence

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Danielle Butts, a transformational speaker, author, and licensed financial professional, is on a mission to empower audiences nationwide through leadership development, …

The $68 Trillion Wealth Shift Signals Urgent Opportunity for Banks to Embrace Impact Investing

DoLand Pro empowers banks and family offices with real-time, transparent impact reports to meet the demands of next-gen sustainable investors COPENHAGEN, DENMARK, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A massive shift in global wealth is underway, and …

Global Treasury Hunt For The Best Cannabis for Product Development Unearths Caches across Two Continents

Pharmaceutical and CPG companies now have a reliable product source to develop consumer products BRUNSWICK, ME, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced plans to license …

GUIDE TO ROTH CONVERSIONS

GET A ROTH ANALYSIS FIRST MCKINNEY, TX, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For individuals contemplating whether to convert their traditional IRAs, 401(k)s, and other tax-qualified retirement plans to a Roth IRA, Retirement Tax …

Food prices matter most: sensitive household inflation expectations

By Nikoleta Anesti, Vania Esady and Matthew Naylor We construct a novel data set to investigate the sensitivity of household inflation expectations to personal experienced inflation, testing whether households weigh price changes differently across items …

XRP News: Crypto Analysts Predict $XDX Presale Sellout Within 10 Days as Over 20% Fills in First 24 Hours

SYDNEY, Australia, April 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XenDex team has announced that its token presale has been filled by more than 20%, just barely 24 hours after the opening presale event. The crypto community is buzzing, and XenDex is at the center of …

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SINGAPORE, April 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With Bitcoin's price fluctuating below $100,000, many analysts predict a prolonged period of high volatility in the crypto market. Holding spot positions may struggle to generate short-term profits in such …

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SALT LAKE CITY, 26 avr. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Le Financial Data Exchange (« FDX ») a le plaisir d’annoncer que l’utilisation d’API normalisées pour permettre un partage de données sécurisé et autorisé continue de croître. Selon une enquête récente, …

Best Online Casinos UK 2025: JACKBIT Rated As Top UK Casino Site

LARNACA, Cyprus, April 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The UK online gambling scene is thriving in 2025, with players seeking platforms that offer security, variety, and fast payouts. Amidst a sea of options, JACKBIT Casino stands out as the best online …

iLending Appoints Cedric Moore as Director of Lender Relations to Strengthen Credit Union Partnership

iLending Appoints Cedric Moore as Director of Lender Relations to Strengthen Credit Union Partnerships Amidst $1.7 Trillion Auto Refinance Opportunity ENGLEWOOD, CO, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iLending, a national leader …

Accounting Expert Martha Barrantes Shares Essential Tax Tips for Businesses Navigating LATAM Markets

Martha Barrantes shares essential tax tips to help businesses succeed in LATAM's complex and evolving financial landscape. SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As businesses continue expanding into Latin America (LATAM …

XRP News: XenDex Community Rises in Thousands as XRP Investors Race to Secure Remaining Presale Tokens

SYDNEY, April 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The momentum behind XenDex is nothing short of electric. As the first all-in-one decentralized exchange (DEX) on the XRP Ledger offering AI-powered copy trading, non-custodial lending and borrowing, and cross- …

Four-Part Mini-Summit Offered to Launch Accounting MOVE 2025

Discover actionable strategies to improve talent management and organizational growth and earn free CPE live or on-demand. HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Accounting MOVE Project is launching a timely and practical …

GWG Holdings Investor Update April 2025

Haselkorn & Thibaut offers free consultations to GWG investors affected by bankruptcy, helping pursue FINRA claims against advisors who sold these investments. PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haselkorn …

Martha Barrantes Reveals Key Financial Strategies to Maximize Growth and Profitability in LATAM

Martha Barrantes unveils financial strategies to boost growth and profitability for businesses across LATAM in 2025. SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Martha Barrantes, a distinguished financial consultant with over 25 …