Poverty
Monday, June 5, 2023
Summer Break is Broken for Many Rural Tennessee Kids
An advocacy group is expanding summer learning opportunities for families in the Volunteer State. In Tennessee and across the country, isolation and …
Monday, June 5, 2023
Nonprofit Works to 'Make Summer Fair' for Rural Kids
Summer break is broken for many children in rural America, who can become isolated once the school buses stop running in June. Research shows kids …
Monday, June 5, 2023
Majority of Mainers Concerned with Medical Debt, Rising Healthcare Costs
Most Mainers believe they are one medical emergency or illness away from financial disaster, according to a new survey. The non-profit Consumers …
Monday, June 5, 2023
NM's Schoolchildren Get Help Through 'Make Summer Fair' Program
Summer, with its 90-day break from school, can be fun but also a challenge for New Mexico's rural kids who rely on school for companionship and meals…
Monday, June 5, 2023
Advocates Push for 'Tax Fairness' with Expanded Child Tax Credits
As Massachusetts lawmakers work to finalize tax-relief measures, advocates for low-income families are calling for an expansion of tax credits proven …
WI Working Family Advocates Put Spotlight on Reps' Voting Records
This week's debt ceiling deal saw federal policymakers compromise on budget-related matters, but a new awareness campaign from a Wisconsin grassroots …
MI Bills Could Prohibit Landlords' Source-of-Income Discrimination
People cannot be denied a place to live based on their race or disability in Michigan, but some are being turned down based on where they get the …
Colorado Ranks 3rd Nationally for Senior Health Outcomes
Colorado ranks third nationally when it comes to caring for its most vulnerable adults, according to a new UnitedHealthcare report. The strong …
Veto Calls Grow Over Public-Aid Restrictions Proposed in WI
A coalition of Wisconsin groups is asking Gov. Tony Evers to reject bills it contends would make it harder for people struggling to get by to bounce …
Summer Break Brings Uncertainty for Many Rural Kentucky Kids
In eastern Kentucky, advocacy groups are expanding summer learning opportunities for families. Isolation and learning loss plague many rural …
Report: NY Foster Kids Need Better Support
Foster children in New York and across the nation need better transition support once they age out, according to a new report from the Annie E…
Billions in WV Federal Funds at Stake as Debt Ceiling Looms
Over the weekend, lawmakers announced they have reached an agreement to reduce spending and address the debt limit. The deal needs a full signoff …