Poverty
Thursday, June 1, 2023
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 …
Thursday, June 1, 2023
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 …
Thursday, June 1, 2023
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 …
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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…
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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 …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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 …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
MN Hunger Relief Leader: SNAP Threats Off Mark
Whether it's the recent debt ceiling negotiations or the Farm Bill debate, a key federal food assistance program is again at the mercy of budget …
Study: New Mexico Homelessness Up Nearly 50% in 2023
Rent for New Mexicans has increased 70% since 2017, while wages have only grown by 15%, which is one factor pushing more people into homelessness…
Report: More of Ohio’s Older Adults Living in Poverty
By 2030, more than one in five Americans - more than 73 million people age 65 and over - will be of retirement age, as the last of the Baby Boomer …
With New Partners, MN's Poverty-Fighting Offices Expand Financial Reach
May is Community Action Month, and Minnesota agencies that help address poverty say demand for services isn't going away. To help clients thrive…
ND Prepares for Deeper Dive Into Housing, Other Needs
May is Community Action Month, and in North Dakota, groups trying to help households escape poverty are gathering feedback on which obstacles are the …
OR Food Aid Expansion Bill Could Benefit Rural Immigrant Communities
Rural immigrant communities could benefit greatly from legislation known as Food for All Oregonians, anti-hunger groups say. Senate Bill 610 would …