In Texas, a former detention officer at the Harris County Jail, Eric Morales, has been indicted for the death of an inmate, Jaquaree Simmons. Simmons was found unconscious in his cell in 2021 and was pronounced dead at a hospital.…
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, is a federal law passed in the United States in 2010. All health insurance plans that comply with the Affordable Care Act are required to offer coverage for specific essential health…
The city of Alexandria, Virginia has launched a new program, Alexandria’s Recurring Income for Success and Equity (ARISE), that aims to provide financial support to eligible residents. According to a news release, Mayor Justin Wilson stated that the program was…
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a crucial tax credit that assists millions of diligent individuals annually. Unfortunately, each year, many people miss out on the benefits of this credit due to a lack of awareness or not realizing…
As the effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue to linger, many states are offering inflation relief to their residents to help alleviate financial stress. Here are updates to know for February 2023: 1. California According to The State of California…
The disappearance and death of 14-year-old Carlos Lugo have left the Houston community in shock and mourning. Unfortunately, the search for Carlos ended in tragedy, as his body was found shot multiple times in a field on February 5. The…
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Democratic legislative leaders have announced a tax plan that will provide inflation relief checks to all taxpayers in the state. According to Fox 2 Detroit, Governor Gretchen Whitmer wants to send an amount of $180…
Serving in the military is a challenging occupation, with numerous service members enduring long periods away from their loved ones and putting their safety at risk. Recently, five states have added a new one for veterans: exempting military retirement income…
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced a new initiative as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. This initiative is offering a $7,500 credit to qualified individuals when they file their taxes. However, some are still asking who is eligible…
As the United States continues to face inflation and the price of eggs reaches historic levels, the smuggling of Mexican eggs into the country has become increasingly common. According to Customs and Border Protection (CBP), there has been a sharp…