Relief is on the way for eligible Arkansas farmers struggling to stay afloat amid recent droughts in our region. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – For the past several months, Arkansas has been in a state of drought. Although recently we had some rain, it still wasn’t enough to help some growers in the wild. “The drought […]
BUY, NY, August 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, PepsiCo and its philanthropic arm, the PepsiCo Foundation, announced partnerships with World Central Kitchen and Save the Children to provide meals, clean water and disaster relief to people affected by severe flooding in eastern Kentucky. Quickly mobilizing with partners and community members, PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation […]
1 A 38-year-old man, Ifeanyi Onwuachu, has sought support from well-meaning Nigerians to enable him to undergo a kidney transplant. 2 Onwuachu, in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said he needed N17 million to perform the transplant. 3 Unless there is urgent help from kind-hearted Nigerians and business organisations, Onwuachu said he might not […]
Director of Education at the Department of Education and Youth, Dr Kasan Troupe (right) exchanges greetings with Dreams To Reality (DTR) Foundation (DTR) Chairman, Garold Hamilton (left) ahead of a ceremony signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the Foundation, Dequity Capital Management and Savanna-la-Mar Primary School for the adoption of the Westmoreland-based institution. […]
On July 5, 2022, the OIG released Advisory Opinion #22-15 regarding a proposal by two universities to provide medical care and financial assistance to veterans with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury and mental health issues. associated physical and psychological health. The applicants, grouped within two academic medical centers, proposed to use the donations to […]
All hospitals and healthcare systems, regardless of size, location, and type of ownership, are deeply dedicated to caring for their patients and communities in various ways. A May report from respected accounting firm EY shows that for every dollar invested in nonprofit hospitals and healthcare systems through the federal tax exemption, nearly $9 in profits […]
By NAYAN DAVE In a bid to take advantage of the global opportunities emerging in the post-pandemic era, the domestic textile industry requires the deployment of an appropriate Textile Technology Development (TTDS) program that would replace the upgrade fund program. existing technological level (TUFS). It can be mentioned that the last modification of TUFS, which […]
The escalating political crisis in Sri Lanka which, amidst a catastrophic economic crisis has seen the forced resignations of the President and Prime Minister, is causing growing concern among the ruling classes around the world about the dangers of the struggle of emerging world class. A mass movement of the Sri Lankan working class and […]
Although the couple are seeking help from local programs to make the transition more comfortable, Zellman said legal and financial assistance is limited for people like him. “We don’t have any savings,” Zellman said. “We are going from check to check right now. I mean, we survive. A complex problem In February, Zellman contracted COVID-19 […]
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 19: In a bid to provide financial relief to the families of police officers who have died in service, Chief Police Officer (DGP) Dilbag Singh has sanctioned special welfare assistance of Rs 1.82 crore. He also sanctioned financial aid of Rs 1 lakh for the marriage ceremony of the martyred SPO […]
Jhere is more 750,000 divorces each year in the United States. Of these couples, 10-15% end up with spousal support. Also known as alimony, spousal support is the financial assistance and monetary assistance provided by one spouse to another after the end of a marriage. The goal is to help maintain the marital standard of […]
If you buy something through our links, we may earn money through our affiliate partners. Learn more. Business grants can be a great way for your business to get funding for your business. A business grant can be an attractive option over traditional funding options because it’s essentially free money that doesn’t have to be […]
The federal government’s flagship program to help homeowners avoid falling behind on their mortgages, having utilities cut off or being forced out of their homes, is finally rolling out across America through programs pilots. But repairers say running the $10 billion fund, dubbed the “Property Relief Fund,” has been chaotic and cumbersome. Industry trade groups, […]
I am very grateful to Mr. Jack Bernard for his rebuttal of one of my letters on abortion. Although he resorted to dirty tricks on me and many US Supreme Court justices being “right-wing extremists” and “very religious Catholics,” his arguments were heartfelt and relatively well-reasoned. But, as is always the case with abortion, I […]
Mayor Purzycki is pleased to share an announcement from DSHA regarding an important new initiative to help Delaware residents who have experienced COVID-related financial challenges that have impacted their ability to stay current on their mortgage payments. The Delaware Mortgage Relief Program will provide up to $40,000 to eligible households to promote housing stability by […]
Miami, July 5, 2022 – Miami Dade College (MDC) will welcome its second class of Rising Black Scholars in an induction ceremony at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 7 on the College’s North Campus. MDC’s groundbreaking Rising Black Scholars Program provides financial aid, support services and resources to Black students to ensure their academic success, […]
Top national security experts are now predicting that the war in Ukraine will last longer than expected. “A war that Vladimir Putin thought was over in days has now been going on for months,” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday at a press conference in Berlin. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg shared a […]
Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders have reached an agreement in principle to provide up to $1,050 to millions of California families to help deal with rising gas prices and inflation, according to emails sent this week to Democratic members of the Senate and State Assembly. The three-tier program would benefit about 17.4 million California […]
After weeks of fierce fighting, Ukrainian forces have begun to withdraw from a beleaguered town in the east of the country to move to stronger positions, a regional official said on Friday, after four months of Russian invasion. The planned withdrawal from Sievierodonetsk, the administrative center of the Luhansk region, comes after relentless Russian bombardments […]
June 23—Entrepreneurial support group 1 Million Cups held a presentation on financial resources and business consultation with the Yuba-Sutter Economic Development Corporation (EDC) on Wednesday. Brynda Stranix, the company’s President and CEO, spoke to local business owners about the ways EDC helps take small businesses to the next level. The not-for-profit company focuses on providing […]
Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that Americold has completed construction of a 181,000 square foot cold storage distribution facility on approximately 28 acres in the Chautauqua County town of Dunkirk. The $41 million project will create 60 new jobs, in addition to the 250 construction jobs created to build the facility, which will provide much-needed […]
“Like millions of refugees around the world, they are helping to bring new life, prosperity and rich diversity to their host communities. We must continue to support them,” the UN chief said on Twitter after the visit. Before #WorldRefugeeDayI visited refugees from Iraq and Afghanistan currently living in New York. Like millions of refugees around […]
Scientists now agree large-scale carbon removal will be needed to avoid the worst impacts of climate change washington d.c.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) today introduced the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies (CREST) Actlegislation that directs the Departments of Energy and Interior to establish new research programs and assess the feasibility […]
Victims of serious crime find themselves without the financial assistance to which they are entitled so that the government can respect its budget. Photo: 123RF “Unsustainable and unethical” are the words used to describe a deliberate strategy to exclude victims of crime from accessing the Victim Assistance Program (VAS). The words can be found in […]
CPS Energy is offering assistance to customers who may experience a bill shock, as the June heat wave kept air conditioners and fans running extra. The city has seen several record hot days this month with temperatures well over 100 degrees. “We’re probably looking in total for customers to see an average increase of about […]
(The Center Square) — More than three in four military veterans oppose President Joe Biden’s proposal to forgive student loan debt, according to a new poll. The poll by Mission Roll Call, a veterans advocacy group, shows that 76.6% of US veterans are against the idea. That would take away the sacrifice veterans made to […]
Amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Commission announced an additional 205 million euros ($220 million) in aid for the war-torn country to ease the growing humanitarian crisis, reports CNN. “This brings the EU’s total humanitarian aid in response to the war to €348 million, of which €13 million is dedicated […]
Governor Ron DeSantis announces details of the Hometown Heroes housing program to the Cape Coral Police Department on Monday. Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno and CCPD Chief Anthony Sizemore were among those present, as were two housing assistance program participants, Melba Lugo, a second-year teacher at Mid Cape Global Academy (behind Marceno), […]
In early May, a draft notice disclosed of the United States Supreme Court has suggested it may be on the verge of overturning Roe v. Wade in the coming weeks. If that happens, a Wisconsin law from the 1800s that is still in effect could immediately ban nearly all abortions in the state. Although state […]
Finland and Sweden are preparing for an expanded NATO naval exercise in the Baltic Sea on Sunday, amid Turkish concerns over their membership. NATO’s 15-day “Baltops 22” is hosted this year by Sweden, with the participation of the Finnish Navy and Air Force. Military leaders hinted that it is no coincidence that the NATO military […]
BATON ROUGE, The. – Entergy Louisiana is committed to helping develop the workforce of tomorrow by supporting educational initiatives that tap into the rich diversity of the communities it serves. The company today announced that it will provide $1 million over three years to the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Foundation to help […]
Being diagnosed with cancer is less common in adolescents or young adults (AYA) than in young children or older adults. AYA patients often report that when they look around their treatment center waiting room, or even at their local patient support group, they tend to see patients who are half or twice their age. . […]
Colombo: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe took to Twitter to express his gratitude and appreciation for India’s efforts to help the island country amid the current economic crisis and expressed a desire to further strengthen the ties between the two nations. “I have expressed our country’s appreciation for the support India has provided during […]
Two emergency funds were created on Wednesday in response to the Uvalde school shooting. All contributions to the fund will help victims and directly affected families financially, while another fund will help non-profit organizations working with them to provide long-term assistance. “It will be difficult for parents to go to work while experiencing this tragedy. […]
The University of California is committed to providing its California undergraduates with a debt-free college experience by 2030 as part of an overhaul of how the system views college affordability. To get there, the system of 230,000 students seeking a bachelor’s degree relies on a mix of state and federal support, revenue from recent tuition […]
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In 2020, mass protests erupted in Belarus following another rigged election in a country that has been under authoritarian rule for decades. The protest movement started with young people, but quickly expanded to include hundreds of thousands of Belarusians of all ages and walks of life. With enormous brutality and the support of Russian President […]
As the war continues to escalate in Eastern Europe and entered the 84th day, the European Union (EU) on Wednesday offered additional macro-financial assistance of 9 billion euros ($9.5 billion ) to war-torn Ukraine in 2022. European Council President Ursula von der Leyen stressed that this bloc will continue to stand with Ukraine throughout this […]
For the first time in more than a decade, the Government of the Northwest Territories has updated its financial assistance policy for residents in need of disaster relief to address ‘gaps’ and ‘inefficiencies’ emerged after last year’s flooding in the Dehcho region. The change was announced Monday afternoon, just days after severe flooding forced evacuations […]
In a move likely to bring more attention to the country’s civil rights history, President Biden on Thursday signed legislation that redesignates the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site as a “National Historic Park” and add properties under that umbrella. The law calling for the name change, championed by a bipartisan coalition in […]
The difference may seem small – one letter versus three letters, recorded on an official transcript. But Gabriella Smith, a biochemistry graduate in Arts and Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, knows how important shorthand is. That’s why Smith, an aspiring medical researcher, advocated for change that would provide relief to his classmates who […]
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Diplomats and rights groups expressed concern Saturday after Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency and police used force against protests peacemakers demanding his ouster in the face of the country’s worst economic crisis. Rajapaksa issued a decree on Friday declaring a state of public emergency. It […]
Photo by Jana Birchum At the time of publication, abortion is still legal in Texas before the first detection of fetal heart activity, which typically occurs around six weeks. However, if the Supreme Court’s draft opinion on Roe v. Wade mirrors the court’s final ruling that performing an abortion (but not receiving one) will become […]
LAKE COUNTY, Florida. – Lake County is offering assistance to eligible residents who have delinquent mortgage payments, officials said Tuesday. Lake County’s CV-1 Mortgage Relief Program will provide select households with up to $5,000 for delinquent mortgage payments, excluding stranded property taxes, incurred after March 13, 2020, according to a statement from hurry. [TRENDING: Orlando […]
NEW ORLEANS – US Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that STACEY V. SANTEMORE, SR.46, formerly of New Orleans but now a resident of Houston, Texas, pleaded guilty on April 27, 2022 before U.S. District Court Judge Jay C. Zainey to a two-count information statement accusing him of false statements and theft of government funds related […]
New York City is consistently ranked among the the most expensive places to live in the united states. In 2021 Rocket Mortgage found that NYC was second only to San Francisco in terms of the most expensive US locations. The price of a square foot in Manhattan is close to the average monthly mortgage payment […]
There are many takers for the financial aid loan scheme recently launched by the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) to support its students from economically weaker sections. So far, 103 applications from eligible students have been approved and another 200 applications are in the pipeline, BHU officials said. About 1,000 students will receive financial aid in […]
Rachel Rubi and Ana Sierra 85, protesting the building at 1501 W 42nd St. in Hialeah after its new owner, Eco Landing Development LLC, which represents Eco Stone Group, raised the monthly rent by $600. Since last March, 440 Hialeah households have applied for financial assistance to pay their rent through the Emergency Rent Assistance […]
Boca Raton, Florida – Boca Helping hand (BHH) will host the 16th Annual MONOPOLY® Event & Casino Party on Saturday, April 30 at 6 p.m. at the Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, 2425 West Maya Palm Drive, Boca Raton. The chair of the event is Rochelle LeCavalier, executive director of luxury sales at Douglas […]
Lynn Wrice-Head has joined the Community Foundation of Lorain County as a program associate. Lynn Wrice-Head (Submitted Photo) Wrice-Head will assist grant seekers and donors with the Community Foundation grantmaking process. She will also help review project impact, develop grantmaking strategies, and achieve grantmaking goals. Additionally, Wrice-Head will help identify and support new initiatives in […]
The 72nd Mission Olympics Cell (MOC) at its recent meeting approved financial assistance of Rs 33.18 lakh (approximately Rs 3.5 lakh per archer) for Target Olympics Podium Scheme (TOPS) development archers Parth Salunkhe, Aditya Choudhary, Dipti Kumari, Simranjeet Kaur, Neeraj Chauhan, Ridhi, Madhu Vedwan, Sudhanshu Bisht, Divyansh Kumar and Tisha Punia will add a second […]
Call it 1,700 miles for hope (and counting). In 2020, Paul Kim – an Army veteran and chaplain at Marsh Post 442 in Cambridge, Mass. – signed up for the American Legion’s first 100 Miles for Hope Wellness Challenge. In a month, he had covered that distance and more, so Kim decided to keep going…and […]
Minnesota has received nearly $73 billion in federal aid during the coronavirus pandemic, or about $12,800 for each of the state’s more than 5.7 million residents. It’s easily the biggest influx of federal money in the state’s history. For many who were unable to work for long stretches of the pandemic, it was a lifeline. […]
By Timour Azhari and Laila Bassam BEIRUT (Reuters) – A series of reforms the IMF wants Lebanon to adopt before approving a financing deal for the country will largely be left to a new parliament to consider, an adviser to the prime minister said on Friday. minister, suggesting little could be done before a national […]
DUBLIN, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Cancer Immunotherapy Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027” report has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. Research and Markets Logo world cancer immunotherapy the market reached a value of US$96.6 billion in 2021. Looking ahead, the publisher expects the market to reach a […]
Dear colleagues: The ongoing war in Ukraine presents incredible and heartbreaking challenges for both the country and its people and will continue to do so long after the conflict is resolved. Many universities and research laboratories have been badly damaged and it may take years to fully restore Ukraine’s scientific infrastructure. While the people of […]
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SAN JOSE, April 3 (Reuters) – Costa Ricans will choose a new president on Sunday to lead the Central American country through mounting debt problems and social unrest in a runoff between an anti-establishment outsider and a former leader . The final poll gave economist Rodrigo Chaves, a longtime former World Bank official, a slight […]
The public generally doesn’t think doctors are financially stressed, but in many cases they are. April is Financial Literacy Month, which is timely for many residents, doctors and other healthcare professionals who have struggled during the pandemic. Unfortunately, by the end of March, about $15 billion in novel coronavirus aid had not passed Congress, with […]
Food prices have soared after Russia’s renewed invasion of Ukraine, with war and sanctions disrupting agriculture in the two countries, which are among the world’s largest wheat exporters. African countries are particularly at risk as Russia and Ukraine account for about 40% of Africa’s total wheat imports (Figure 1), with few alternative suppliers able to […]
A $2 million donation to the Valley View Calaway-Young Cancer Center could ensure patients have access to therapeutic treatments, housing assistance and lower medical bills for the foreseeable future. Although the donor remained anonymous, the donation is expected to create a permanent endowment, which could allow Valley View cancer patients to benefit from the funds […]
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Friday she doesn’t believe the United States should impose sanctions on China because of its ties to Russia. “I don’t think it’s necessary or appropriate,” the Treasury Secretary told “Squawk Box” of potential sanctions against Beijing. “Senior administration officials are talking privately and quietly with China to make sure they […]
The House Ways and Means Committee of the Idaho Legislative Assembly on Wednesday introduced a bill that would make several changes to the rules governing the committee’s process for reviewing ethics complaints against a lawmaker. . House Ethics and Policy Committee Chairman Sage Dixon, R-Ponderay, sponsored the bill, which concerns House rule 45. “There are […]
Chart by Owensboro Times The Owensboro Family YMCA has announced the return of the Bar-BQ 5K, scheduled for May 14 in downtown Owensboro. This run is in conjunction with Block Party Bar-BQ 2022 and the community is invited to run or walk. There will be an 8:00 a.m. start for competitive runners and an 8:15 […]
There were tears, laughter and joy, lots of joy in the Magnolia Room at the Clubs of Kingwood on Thursday night as the Kingwood Women’s Club celebrated St Patrick’s Day by donating the green to several area charities. The women stood and clapped as they listened to a student from Lone Star College-Kingwood who was […]
The Community Council of South Central Texas (CCSCT) is proud to announce its upcoming online auction to raise funds to help local veterans. This year, the Veterans Financial Assistance Program will transport you to the great outdoors, with sports equipment and camping-themed items. Auctions run from March 21-25 on the charity auction app “Better World.” […]
By Express press service KOCHI: The announcement to provide funds to the tune of Rs 2 crore per applicant as financial assistance through KSIDC under the Chief Minister’s Special Assistance Scheme for at least 100 startups and MSMEs has been a boon for the ecosystem of the state, believe experts in The sector. “The budget […]
By Vicki Brown Relief funds have been raised and awarded to several non-profit organizations in Colleton by the Coastal Community Foundation (CCF) through their COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund since the pandemic began in March 2020. Approximately $816,000 was awarded to nonprofits specifically serving the southern Lowcountry region of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties. […]
A patient’s ability to pay for specialty drugs will continue to be an issue because drug costs are prohibitive and add barriers to accessibility. Specialty drugs generally account for more than 50% of all drug expenditure, but represents less than 2% of total use. For this reason, specialty pharmacy (SP) has attracted increased attention from […]
Bayside and Georges River local government areas are eligible for disaster recovery assistance and there are several Australian Government and New South Wales Government grants available to help affected individuals and businesses in the recovery phase. “This government assistance will help ensure communities can recover, rebuild and return to some sort of normality as soon […]
Rishi Sunak is facing pressure to use his spring statement this month to launch an emergency support package in response to the war in Ukraine, with measures to increase humanitarian aid and aid to British households whose energy bills are rising. Urging the Chancellor to announce a comprehensive package of measures in the mini budget […]
With the war in Ukraine raging and the death toll rising, Mango is taking action to help alleviate the suffering of its colleagues in the country and has suspended its operations in Russia. The global Spanish fashion brand said on Thursday that it was providing financial support to employees remaining in Ukraine, and providing legal […]
Wilson Bayly Holmes – Ovcon (WBHO), South Africa’s largest construction company, is pulling out of Australia, citing the country’s harsh response to COVID-19 has impacted its property market and created business uncertainty. In a statement, WBHO said Australia’s construction environment has become increasingly competitive and contractual, with the potential risk on large mega-build projects exceeding […]
A residential building was hit by missile or rocket fire in Kiev on February 26. (Genya Savilov/AFP/Getty Images) Russia’s Defense Ministry has denied reports that one of its missiles hit a residential building in Kiev, saying the damage was caused by a Ukrainian anti-aircraft projectile, Russian news agencies reported on Saturday, citing a source at […]
SEATTLE — Washington has filed a lawsuit against five Swedish hospitals and nine affiliated with Providence, alleging they aggressively collected payments from thousands of low-income Washingtonians who should have been eligible for charitable care. According to the lawsuit, filed Thursday in King County Superior Court, hospitals sent collection notices to more than 50,000 Washingtonians who […]
Vermont Agency for Agriculture, Food and Markets Agriculture, food and forestry operations are an integral part of the Vermont landscape. They are the backbone of Vermont’s economy, a major source of job creation, and are fundamentally part of what makes Vermont a great place to live. The Working Lands Enterprise Initiative (WLEI) supports innovative entrepreneurs […]
The number of home fires in Missouri is increasing with the cold weather as residents heat their homes. The American Red Cross in Missouri and Arkansas needs new volunteers to help respond to these local emergencies – supporting people during the times when they need it most. So far this exercise (July 1-February 15), trained […]
Investments in healthcare by private equity firms are on the rise, creating several issues for CFOs. It has been widely reported that mergers and acquisitions are continuing apace in the healthcare sector. Typically, these actions involve a larger hospital or healthcare system absorbing smaller or struggling organizations, or systems merging to share complementary healthcare services […]
Governor JB Pritzker joined local officials at Illinois Central College on Tuesday morning to discuss a health care initiative proposed in its fiscal year 2023 budget. Pritzker is proposing a $25 million investment aimed at increasing the healthcare opportunities. (Credit: Blueroomstream.com) Tuesday, February 15, 2022 The program will focus on attracting […]
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) – Usually when people think of a college student, they think of an 18-year-old fresh out of high school. But at Colorado Mesa University, non-traditional students 25 and older make up a decent percentage of the student population. Some students believe they cannot manage school along with work, which may prevent […]
Kothagudem: The Shyamala Gopalan Educational Society gave financial aid to a deserving medical student from a poor family. Society founder and philanthropist N Suresh Reddy has handed over Rs 25,000 to medical student Pammi Nagaraju, a deserving student from Raghunathapalem of Khammam district, according to a statement from the society here on Saturday. Nagaraju comes […]
KINGSTON, NY – Over the coming week, Ulster County Departments, in coordination with the state’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, will deploy Disaster Assistance Centers to help residents with storm recovery needs and insurance claims, County Executive Pat Ryan said Thursday. During a briefing broadcast live on FacebookRyan said more than 46,000 homes […]
The final half of the 2021-22 concert series sponsored by ArtsLink kicks off with the annual Valentine’s Day show on Saturday February 12 at the Gold Derrick Gallery on Wells Street in Sistersville. The evening entertainment will feature the Jenny Wilson Jazz Duo. Scarlet Hood, President of ArtsLink, comments: “We have […]
The Selma Housing Authority landed a six-figure grant from Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS). ROSS’s $235,372 grant will connect SHA residents to services and activities, giving them opportunities to progress and succeed towards financial independence and home ownership. The purpose of the ROSS program is to fund onboard service coordinators. They will coordinate the resources […]
By Marissa Ventrelli The Ottawa Herald The American Eagle Foundation and Kalmar donated a combined total of over $15,000 to the Ottawa High School STEAM Bus Project. Donations were made in late 2021, but representatives from American Eagle and Kalmar were unavailable to present the checks until recently, according to OHS technology coach Lori Hower. […]
February 4, 2022 Elise Archer, Minister Delegate for Occupational Safety and Consumer Affairs The Liberal Government of Tasmania ensures that Tasmanians who build a home are protected if their builder dies, disappears or becomes insolvent. We recognize that buying or building a home is the biggest investment many […]
OPINION AND COMMENT Editorials and other opinion content provide insights into issues important to our community and are independent of the work of our newsroom reporters. Some North Carolina hospitals that receive tax breaks for providing charitable care are charging poor patients three times the national average, according to an analysis released January 26, 2022 […]
More than 1.4 million families across Los Angeles County started the new year with less money in their pockets. For the first time in six months, monthly Child Tax Credit (CTC) installments have not been sent out because the Senate has yet to pass the House-passed “Build Back Better Act”. The end of Child Tax […]
“FOLLOWS A SPLENDID DINNER BUFFET” “…Was it also to score points with the West, just in case?” A “dinner guest” wrote a rebuttal to a report that appeared in an English-language Sunday newspaper on December 26, which I later quoted. The rebuttal appeared on Sunday, January 22. (President’s dinner for his former comrades – The […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has sent college enrollment plummeting across the country, but few learners have felt the impact more than student-parents. According to a study by the Lumina Foundation and Gallup, students who were caregivers were 13 percentage points more likely to suspend their studies during the pandemic than those who were not. For single […]
The Brevard County Commission on Tuesday reversed its controversial decision made months ago to deny financial assistance to people involved in litigation with the county. Members voted unanimously at Tuesday’s committee meeting to remove the language “to exclude from the housing assistance program individuals who are actively engaged in litigation against Brevard County.” The exclusion […]
Every 3 months, or whenever we get there, those of us with diabetes find ourselves having that all-important A1C lab test that assesses how well we manage our blood sugar levels over time. It can be a lot of pressure, especially when we’ve put in a lot of work hoping to see improvements. The American […]
Although we hoped that everything would be back to normal in 2022, the pandemic is still making life difficult for many Coloradans. Personal savings that have lasted for the past two years are dwindling and some government programs which helped with daily expenses are about to expire. Dave and Laurie Bilyeu Knowing the economic uncertainty […]
TEXAS — Dr. Harold Miller, a retired obstetrician-gynecologist, said he will never forget the one time one of his patients died. The Air Force veteran who lives in Houston recounted more than 50 years ago how he tried to help a woman in her 20s who became infected after having an illegal abortion. He said […]
TROY, NY – Troy Mayor Patrick Madden recently announced that the credit rating of the City of Troy Bonds has been upgraded from A2 to A1 by Moody’s Investors Services. S&P Global Ratings has revised its outlook for the city’s A bond credit rating to positive from stable. The City’s credit rating updates reflect the […]
NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — A Middle Tennessee man now owes thousands of dollars after being treated for COVID-19 at a local hospital, News4 Investigates has found. What News4 Investigates uncovered will have you re-checking your insurance policy. The man asks why the COVID-19 relief funds are not helping him with his bills. “I was diagnosed […]
For her, Washington is still essentially business as usual. “DC has a lot of good political auto mechanics,” she said. “That’s not the problem. The problem is that the car is on the wrong road. The car drives towards a cliff. The previous week, Washington Post reporter Dave Weigel had tweeted a photo of Ms […]
Governor Dan McKee and RIHousing today announced that the RentReliefRI program has reached a major milestone, having passed the $100 million mark in rent and utility assistance funds distributed to 13,761 renter households. The federally funded RentReliefRI program provides up to 18 months of financial assistance to eligible Rhode Island tenants impacted by the COVID-19 […]
The Town of Spokane will provide emergency financial assistance to keep the Hope House Women’s Shelter open. The operator of the refuge, Volunteers of America, warned late last year that it would be forced to shut down the crucial refuge due to a budget deficit in 2022. Spokane City Council voted unanimously on Monday to […]
The head of the European Commission and the new French EU leaders stressed the need for European involvement as Russia and the West continue to clash diplomatically over the possible threat of an escalation of the conflict in Ukraine . Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on January 7 that “one thing is clear: […]
Late Sunday, Abdalla Hamdok appeared on state television to announce his resignation as Prime Minister of the Sudan. The announcement came just six weeks after the Western-backed civilian leader returned following his overthrow and house arrest in a military coup on October 25 – but it didn’t was a surprise. Reports citing sources close to […]
LIHU’E – New legislation, construction projects and the fallout from COVID-19 rocked Kaua’i’s housing crisis in 2021, though it is too early to fully understand the ramifications of last year. County Housing Agency director Adam Roversi said the coronavirus pandemic had driven out-of-state buyers and renters to Kaua’i in 2021. “For the record, (they) appear […]