Bill would provide low-income student tuition at two-year colleges, tech schools Tuesday, October 24 by The Center Square (The Center Square) – A measure that would waive tuition and fees for eligible students attending two-year community colleges and technical schools in the U.S. beginning next year... Read More.
‘I would have nothing’: Low-income older people fear debt default that stops Social Security Friday, May 26 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The threat to Social Security payments posed by a debt ceiling impasse keeps Linda Stanberry, 76, dwelling on her worst fear: the loss of the home she has lived in for 48 years.Stanberry, who depends entirely on about $1,800 she receives... Read More.
Tornado destruction highlights low-income disaster preparedness challenges Tuesday, March 28 by ABC News(ROLLING FORK, Miss.) -- The South was devastated by tornadoes last weekend – destroying homes, shattering families and leaving thousands to pick up the pieces of what they’ve lost. More than 20 people have died in connection with the storms, according to authorities.Residents in Rolling... Read More.
Everett Community College Receives $2.25 million Federal Grant to Support low-income Students Monday, September 26 by Marcee MaylinThe U.S. Department of Education has awarded a competitive $2.25 million Title III Part A Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant to Everett Community College.The college will receive $450,000 per year for the next five years. EvCC’s goals for the funding will be to improve... Read More.
Black, Native, low-income people more likely to be killed while walking: Report Wednesday, July 13 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The nation’s streets are becoming more deadly for pedestrians, according to a new report released Tuesday.The report by Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition found that in 2020, more than 6,500 people were struck and killed while walking.... Read More.
Biden touts expansion of discount internet program for low-income households Monday, May 9 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- As he seeks to close the nation's digital divide, President Joe Biden announced on Monday new commitments from 20 internet service providers to expand discounted, high-speed internet access to tens of millions of low-income Americans under an existing federal program."It's going to... Read More.
Biden to tout expansion of discount internet program for low-income households Monday, May 9 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- As he seeks to close the nation's digital divide, President Joe Biden will announce on Monday new commitments from 20 internet service providers to expand discounted, high-speed internet access to tens of millions of low-income Americans under an existing federal program.According to... Read More.
Everett is Conducting Low-Income Fare Survey Wednesday, March 20 by Everett PostFrom the City of Everett: Everett Transit will hold a series of public meetings throughout downtown in an effort to collect public opinion on the proposed low-income bus fare.See below for the full press release from the City, and feel free to add your voice... Read More.
Low-Income Assistance For SnoCo PUD Customers Wednesday, January 17 by Everett PostJanuary 17, 2018 Neil Neroutsos/Media Relations 425-783-8444 Help for Those in Need PUD Low-Income Assistance & Other Support Available ... Read More.