A Mississippi Black-owned business is cultivating solutions to the transportation industry by training women of color to get into trucking. Nearly 60% of truck drivers are white, and just under 13% are African American. Mississippi communities rely heavily on trucks for the delivery of everyday goods. .
The average U.S. household will spend nearly $900 on back-to-school supplies this year, and in Minnesota, poverty-fighting organizations are feverishly trying to help low-income families get the items they need for a successful school year. The cost estimate is from a National Retail Federation survey, and researchers said it is the highest total they ve recorded. .
As state lawmakers in Massachusetts debate the final details of tax legislation, community groups are urging them to include refundable tax credits proven to help eliminate poverty. House and Senate members are currently working in conference committee to hash out details of a Child Tax Credit, which the federal government expanded during the Covid-19 pandemic but which has since expired. State Sen. .
The Social Security Administration has taken a proactive step to bridge the gap between critical financial assistance and the people who may be eligible for it by launching a campaign to raise awareness about Supplemental Security Income benefits. In Arkansas, more than 94,000 people receive SSI benefits but officials believe more qualify and need the help. Abigail Zapote, senior advisor for the Social Security Administration, said adults and children who are blind or living with a severe disability can receive monthly payments. .
In an effort to bridge the gap between crucial financial assistance and the people who may be eligible for it, the Social Security Administration has launched a campaign this summer to raise awareness about Supplemental Security Income benefits. In Alabama, more than 143,000 people receive SSI benefits, but officials believe far more would qualify and could use the assistance. Adults age 65 and older, as well as adults and children who are blind or living with a disability that severely restricts their daily activities, can receive monthly payments. .