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education2 years ago•1 min saved

"California Extends In-State Community College Tuition to Mexican Residents near Border"

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law allowing low-income Mexican residents living within 45 miles of the California-Mexico border to be eligible for in-state tuition rates at certain community colleges in Southern California. The pilot program aims to make education more accessible for these residents and prepare them for jobs, with community college boards required to submit a report by 2028 on the attendance rate and demographics of students benefiting from the program.

via KABC-TV|

#california #community-colleges #education

social-issues2 years ago•5 min saved

NYC's Controversial Approach to Housing Low-Income Residents and Migrants

New York City will allow low-income residents with city-issued housing vouchers to rent apartments outside the five boroughs, such as Buffalo or Binghamton, in an effort to reduce homelessness. The city will cover the rent for families and individuals with CityFHEPS housing subsidies, providing more affordable housing options in areas where prices are lower. The move comes as the city's homeless shelter population continues to rise, driven by newly arriving migrants, and as median rents reach new highs. The CityFHEPS program, which covers the bulk of the rent for voucher holders, will now allow recipients to search for housing anywhere in the state, expanding their options and potentially helping them move out of shelters.

via Gothamist|

#affordable-housing #homelessness #housing-vouchers

energy2 years ago•5 min saved

The Impact of Extreme Heat on Air Conditioning Usage and Energy Bills

As extreme heatwaves drive up electricity demand and utility bills, programs designed to assist low-income residents with energy costs are struggling to meet the higher summertime demand. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has seen surging demand break the system's maximum load records 10 times within the past five weeks. Heatwaves limit the contribution of wind turbines and reduce the effectiveness of solar energy, leading to increased reliance on air conditioning. Relief organizations in states unaccustomed to widespread air conditioning use are grappling with extended periods of high demand. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association estimates that U.S. consumers' utility bills will be nearly 12% higher this summer than last. The current federal funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is insufficient to meet the growing demand caused by climate change.

via NBC News|

#climate-change #energy #energy-costs

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Tax bills pass in Minnesota and North Dakota with cuts for residents and businesses.

The Minnesota House has passed a tax bill that includes roughly $3 billion in tax cuts and credits for low- and middle-income Minnesotans, making it the largest tax cut in state history. The bill includes rebate checks, property tax relief, social security tax savings, and credits that help working families struggling to afford high costs. The Senate's plan is similar, but not identical, and both chambers will work out their differences before the session ends in about three weeks.

via CBS News|

#low-income-residents #middle-income-residents #minnesota