LIEAP expanded in response to gas bills
The Kansan
As high utility bills due to the recent polar vortex loom, Gov. Laura Kelly announced this week an expansion of the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP).
Income eligibility requirements have been increased and the deadline to apply for assistance has been extended in response to a spike in natural gas prices in February reported to go from $3 a unit to more than $620 a unit for member cities of the Kansas Municipal Gas Association.
“We know that many people face higher than normal energy bills because of the unprecedented winter weather in February,” Kelly said. “Today, I am announcing further steps that will allow more Kansans to take advantage of the LIEAP program to pay their utility bills. My administration will remain in communication with our federal and local partners to protect Kansans from the impacts of extreme cold temperatures.”
Prickly Pear Land Trust gathers volunteers to chop wood for those in need
Alexie Aguayo
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HELENA â The Prickly Pear Land Trust has partnered with the Rocky Mountain Development Council (RMDC) to provide a resource to the community.
Different generations of tree-cutting tools have gathered at Tenmile Creek Park for a day of chopping wood to bring warmth to the community.
âThis is a community partnership between a lot of different entities to provide free firewood to low income folks or people who have disabilities that make it difficult for them to get firewood, says John Beaver, Prickly Pear Land Trust Board President and Church Leader at St. Paul United Methodist Church.
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Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday that her administration will be expanding the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). The program provides qualifying households with an annual benefit to pay for winter heating bills. The program predominantly aids Kansas residents with disabilities as well families with children.
The Kansas Department of Children and Families (DCF) has extended the application deadline for LIEAP to May 28th. DCF is also expanding income requirements from 130% of the federal poverty level to 150%. This means that previously denied applications will be reviewed and reevaluated, and those that meet the new income requirements will receive the benefit.
TOPEKA – As part of her continuing efforts to help Kansans navigate high utility bills due to the recent artic weather, Governor Laura Kelly announced on Thursday that she is expanding the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program. The program provides an annual benefit to help qualifying households pay winter heating bills. LIEAP primarily assists persons with disabilities, older adults and families with children.