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Arizona State

GOBankingRates

Thinking about making a move to Arizona? Whether you're planning to relocate your family for a new job opportunity or want to downsize and move out of state to enjoy your retirement years, ideally the...

23 Safest and Cheapest Cities To Live in Arizona

Rhode Island State

There's just something about oceans and other water bodies that seem to invoke a sense of calm and peace. If you're like many Americans, then you probably also get a thrill out of watching majestic...

50 Waterfront Cities Where Homes Are a Total Steal

Alabama State

WashingtonExaminer

Throughout this week, 38 states, the District of Columbia, and territories are rolling out their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to qualifying residents.  SNAP benefits are paid to low- and no-income households in need of financial assistance to pay for groceries. Households qualify for benefits if their net monthly income is at or below 100% […]

Food stamps: 38 states are delivering SNAP benefits worth up to $1,751 June 9-15

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J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

Virginia State

DC News Now

Military families are upset after the Virginia Senate gaveled in for hours on Tuesday to address changes recently made to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program, but instead did nothing.

Military families furious after Senate does nothing to address Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Newark, NJ

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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

New York Post

Oh, joy.

A list of the happiest cities in the world has just been published — and New Yorkers will have to travel awfully far to get a taste of the good life. 

Denmark’s second city, Aarhus, took top honors, with nine other lucky northern European spots snagging top 10 status. The United States and Canada were all but ignored in this year’s ranking of 250 global population centers.



NYC judge muffles concerts at Forest Hills Stadium over noise complaints from neighbors

Aarhus is known for its “quaint cobbled streets, winding waterways and cosy independent shops, which make it both easy-going and vibrant,” according...

Here are the happiest cities in the world for 2024 — did any from the United States make the list?

Seattle, WA

(The Center Square) – The City of Seattle will not adjust its approach to resolving homelessness encampments despite a recent ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court that allows local bans on camping on public property. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled last Friday by a 6-3 vote that banning homeless...

No plans to change Seattle’s approach to homelessness despite SCOTUS ruling

President Joe Biden has made it a habit during his administration to spend billions upon billions of dollars without anyone seeing a worthwhile benefit, and people are starting to notice. In November 2021, Congress passed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which included $42.5 billion to increase access to high-speed internet in rural […]

Biden burns billions to connect no one to the internet

UPI News

Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Wednesday that more than $600 million in infrastructure funding is being made available to communities around the country.

Communities to get $600 million from DOT from Biden infrastructure law

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

You'll need to earn around $25 per hour to live on your own in the United States' 25 largest cities. That's a median figure: You'll need more in cities like San Francisco or Boston, and less in San Antonio or Detroit. The money covers a single person's basic expenses like housing in a studio apartment, food, health care and transportation, based on estimates from the nonprofit Economic Policy Institute's Living Wage Family Budget calculator.

How much a single person needs to earn to live alone in the 25 largest U.S. cities

South Carolina State

FinanceBuzz

Dreaming of a budget-friendly retirement in South Carolina? Find out which five cities provide an ideal combination of affordability and charm.

5 Best South Carolina Cities to Retire In With Just $2,000 a Month

Bristol County, RI

Rhode Island Current

State leaders looking to lift Rhode Island from its poor national ranking in housing production have enacted reforms to cut red tape and jumpstart construction. But pockets of resistance continue. To wit: the town of Narragansett in Washington County, where local officials passed an ordinance banning multi-family units in high-density areas in May. The measure […]
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State awarded $3.8 million federal grant to promote affordable housing development

Virginia lawmakers have agreed to repeal new restrictions on a program providing free college tuition at state schools for families of veterans killed or seriously disabled during active duty. Louise Lucas, chairwoman of the state Senate Finance Committee, and Luke Torian, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, announced they plan to introduce legislation to repeal […]

Democratic Virginia lawmakers yield to Youngkin pressure on military tuition

New York City, NY

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The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

Saint Augustine, FL

Jacksonville Today

Shed Dawson didn’t want to come back to St. Augustine. St. Augustine is where he was arrested. It’s where he was beaten. And it’s where he left because he was blackballed out of finding a job.

Waves of Change: Civil rights demonstrators return to St. Augustine

Pennsylvania State

Bucks County Beacon

Backlash to LGBTQ+ progress has increased substantially in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. in recent years. From attacks on LGBTQ inclusion in public schools and threats against drag queen story hours to mounting anti-LGBTQ legislation, right-wing extremists have used disinformation and conspiracies to try to erode the rights and liberties and even safety of queer and trans Americans.

As Anti-LGBTQ Backlash Grows, Advocates Say There Is ‘Hope’ In Action

NewsBreak

Regional airports receive federal grant money to increase safety and efficiency

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – In the last six months, millions of dollars were awarded to our region’s airports along with major funding for other Washington...

Regional airports receive federal grant money to increase safety and efficiency

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