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$8.1 Million in Unclaimed Pandemic Aid: Thousands of Families Miss Out in South Carolina
Millions in Unclaimed Pandemic Aid in South Carolina. Unclaimed Pandemic Aid: Thousands of Families Miss Out on Federal Assistance. In Columbia, South Carolina, there were over $8 million unclaimed pandemic aid in federal aid that was meant to help families buy groceries during the pandemic, according to state data. Those unclaimed pandemic aid was provided through debit cards mailed last August by the state Department of Social Services (DSS) to nearly 537,000 families. According to the posted article Yahoo, each card contained $120 per child and was intended to support families when children were not in school. The cards expired in May nine months after they were issued. DSS reported that nearly 470,000 cards or 87.5% of those distributed were activated totaling $56.2 million. While it’s unclear how much money remained on the cards it’s expected that most families used the full amount given the high cost of groceries.
Back-to-School bashes in the area
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Looking for a little help with back to school supplies? Want to get your students psyched for the new school year. These events could be just the ticket. South Carolina Annual Tax Free weekend is scheduled for August 2-4. For 72 hours, eligible times for back to school like computes, clothing and accessories, shoes, etc can be found tax free.
South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend set for early August
South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend will kick off on Friday, August 2, and conclude on August 4. This year marks the 24th anniversary of the event. “As inflation continues to drain many wallets, this year’s Tax Free Weekend offers some relief for weary families,” said SCDOR Director Hartley Powell. “Every shopper saves money during […] The post South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend set for early August appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid eligibility are stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap,” according to a new analysis. That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for financial help to purchase […] The post In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
South Carolina Election Commission to put logo on Coastal Carolina's teal football field
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Coastal Carolina’s distinctive, “Surf Turf” teal field will feature the logo for the South Carolina State Election Commission this season. The school and the organization that administers elections in the state announced Monday that the group’s logo will be displayed on the field at Brooks Stadium. Coastal Carolina said it’s the first FBS program to secure branding for its football field that does not involve naming rights. The agreement is for one year. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Medicaid expansion could generate extra $4 million a year of economic output, study finds
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A new report says that if Medicaid was expanded in 2026, South Carolina would see a $4.04 billion increase in economic output and a $100 million rise in county and state tax revenue. South Carolina is one of 10 states that haven't expanded Medicaid coverage under...
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