For thousands of families in California, the CalFresh program is a lifeline. People who are struggling financially or don’t make enough money can use it to get basic food products, and a minor mistake could cost them that assistance. EBT cards, a type of debit card used to obtain public assistance benefits, are the system’s…
Four Democratic-led states have been sued by the Trump administration in an attempt to thwart their climate-related legislation or litigation. In an effort to prevent Michigan and Hawaii from bringing climate change lawsuits against fossil fuel companies, the administration filed lawsuits against them on Wednesday. It filed lawsuits against Vermont and New York on Thursday…
Sen. Brian Schatz is already receiving endorsements, but the leadership race to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin as the chamber’s number two Democrat is still a year and a half away. Schatz, 52, of Hawaii, has been actively working behind the scenes to rally support for the Senate Democratic whip position since Durbin, 80, of…
Some recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may get as much as $2,900 in a single month in May 2025. Since the maximum monthly payment is $1,450 per pair, this is applicable to qualifying couples. Due to this calendar quirk, $2,900 would be accumulated by receiving two deposits in May on the 1st and the…
Letitia James, the Attorney General of New York, has been referred to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) for a criminal investigation for claims of mortgage fraud involving two properties. In a letter to the United States Department of Justice, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, William Pulte, accused James of providing fraudulent…
In terms of Social Security benefits, many recipients are not making the most of their contributions. You can extend your payments in a variety of ways to ensure that they last as long as possible and cover your monthly costs until the next payment cycle. Beneficiaries need to be aware of their rights regarding their…
With plans to cancel scores of university grants investigating changes to Head Start and child care policies, the Trump administration may stifle research on the efficacy of child welfare programs, according to a spreadsheet that was inadvertently released this week. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was considering ending more than 150 research…
All current beneficiaries have received a crucial warning from the Social Security Administration (SSA): account closures and payment suspensions may result for individuals who do not complete a required account update. The federal government is making this significant adjustment as part of a larger initiative to improve digital security and update public service accessibility. All…
For taxpayers in locations impacted by disasters declared in 2024, including Hurricane Helene, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has delayed tax refunds until May 2025. The automatic deadline extension, which is implemented in FEMA-designated zones, pushes out the processing of payments and declarations until May 1, 2025. The announcement titled “IRS: Relief for Hurricane Helene…
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. changed the way vaccines are tested, which experts warn could jeopardize the planned deployment of enhanced Covid immunizations this autumn. According to an HHS representative, Kennedy’s move will require all new vaccines to undergo placebo-controlled clinical trials in order to compare the outcomes. In these trials,…
