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Bucks County Beacon

A bill guaranteeing Pennsylvanians access to zero cost contraception has passed overwhelmingly in the commonwealth’s House of Representatives. The bill, in one form or another, waited seven years to pass through committee and to the floor for a vote. And now advocates for the legislation are steeling themselves as they send it to the Republican-controlled senate.

Pennsylvania House Bill Guaranteeing Women Access to Contraception Actually Passed with Some GOP Support. We’ll See About the State Senate

Starting on July 15, 2024, the IRS will distribute monthly Child Tax Credit Stimulus Payments to eligible families. July 15, 2024: The Start of CTC Stimulus Monthly Payments. The IRS will begin distributing the Child Tax Credit (CTC) Stimulus Monthly Payments for 2024 on July 15. This change means families will get help sooner than in past years, according to the report of JK Dears.

$300/month for Kids Under 6, $250/month for Kids 6-17: IRS Begins Monthly Child Tax Credit Stimulus Payments

Military.com

Let this be the template for what supporting military families looks like.

How Ford and Blue Star Families Go Beyond ‘Thank You for Your Service’

GOBankingRates

Do you know which states across America are the most affordable states to live in without any income tax? Trending Now: Here's How Much the Definition of Rich Has Changed in Every State Try This: How...

9 Cheapest States To Live in With No Income Tax

The Motley Fool

Low inflation numbers should ultimately benefit retirees.

The 2025 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Forecast Just Changed, and It Could Pleasantly Surprise Many Retirees

Tennessee State

Nashville, TN

The US Sun

A SINGLE mom is worried about ending up on the streets as the state claims she owes $22,000 despite her not being at fault. , applied for unemployment benefits during the pandemic after she lost her job. The expectant mother started getting payments from April 2020 until June 2021 but...

‘I didn’t break a law, it’s not my fault’ mom cries after she’s told she needs to repay $22,000 unemployment benefits

Georgia State

Rough Draft Atlanta

With housing – particularly affordable housing – in short supply across Georgia, two new state laws about to take effect are aimed at an especially challenging group affected by the shortage: the homeless. The two bills, which the General Assembly passed overwhelmingly this year, are among a host of new laws covering a wide range […]
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Housing bills among new state laws taking effect July 1

McPhersonBuzz News

SNAP Offers Vital Support Through Food Vouchers Application Deadline Approaches for 2024 Benefits (According to The U.S. Sun), thousands of American households now have the chance to apply for food vouchers worth at least $291 through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) managed by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service. This program helps low-income families by […]

$291 Food Vouchers Available: How to Apply for SNAP Benefits and Start Fresh in 2024-Check it out!

In June, Supplemental Security Income recipients didn't receive a payment due to getting two checks in May. The month of July is back on schedule, and checks should be headed your way soon. Also, if you didn't know, you might be getting a boost to your checks later this year.

Your July SSI Payments Are Coming. Here's When to Expect Them

Arkansas State

FinanceBuzz

While you may pay federal taxes on your Social Security benefits, many states don’t tax them. Here are the 41 states you may want to consider for retirement.

41 States That Don't Tax Social Security

Fox Business

Senate Democrats said they are coming up with a "menu" of tax proposals for 2025 as they prepare for the expiration of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Senate Democrats plan for a 'tax Armageddon' in 2025

In 2024, there’s a push to expand the Child Tax Credit (CTC) in the U.S. The CTC helps families with children by lowering taxes or boosting refunds. Changes in 2021, like making it fully refundable helped lower-income families and cut child poverty, according to the report of Sassy by Savannah.

Child Tax Credit 2024: Updates, Eligibility, and Claim Process – What You Need to Know

Detroit, MI

DETROIT — The federal government is laying the groundwork for a potentially major change to the nation’s largest rental assistance program, aiming to test an idea that would allow low-income tenants to pay rent directly with cash, rather than use traditional housing vouchers. On Wednesday afternoon in Detroit,...

The federal government’s new plan to (maybe) give renters straight cash

The Guardian

I feel trapped as I can’t access my savings or sell my house. I’m in despair

My husband died, and now I can’t access our savings or sell our house

You can watch the CNN Presidential Debate live on NewsNation on June 27. Join us for “Special Coverage: Debate Night” at 8p/7C for pre-debate analysis. Find your channel here. Get fact–based, unbiased news coverage 24/7 with the NewsNation app. (NewsNation) — Social Security recipients could see their...

Social Security: Cuts amount to $324 a month if Congress doesn’t act

You generally need to demonstrate sufficient income to buy a house, but it is possible to buy a home with no income. You’ll need to prove to a lender that you can afford the mortgage payments in other ways, such as by paying with assets, or you’ll need to buy the house with all cash. Learn more about how to buy a house with no income.

How to Buy a House With No Income

Ballotpedia News

Fifty-three members of Congress—eight senators and 45 representatives—have announced they will not seek re-election this year. Since our May 22 update on congressional incumbents not seeking re-election, Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.) announced his retirement from the House. Ballotpedia does not include incumbents leaving office early in our analysis of incumbents not running for re-election.

One member of Congress has announced his retirement since May 22

A college degree is still a vital part of finding a good-paying job. However, these 14 degrees are not as useful as others.

17 Most Useless College Degrees Employers Don't Want Today

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

NewsBreak

Virginia Senate Advances Bill Repealing Military Tuition Program Changes, But Full Vote Delayed

NORFOLK, Virginia — The Virginia Senate again failed to vote on legislation to undo changes to a popular military family tuition program, but the Finance Committee...

Virginia Senate Advances Bill Repealing Military Tuition Program Changes, But Full Vote Delayed

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