Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) clinics to guide high school students with completing the applications will be provided by the Education Equalizer Foundation. The foundation received a $10,000 Grant from the U.S. Department of Education as part of the Education Credit Management Corporation’s (ECMC) Student Support Strategy program, officials say. Part of the […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that troops who were convicted under an old military policy criminalizing consensual gay sex would receive full pardons — a move that could restore their discharges from military service to an honorable status and pave the way for benefits. Potentially thousands of veterans are affected, but many […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency says its Disaster Survivor Assistance teams are now in Leon County to help those affected by the May 10 storms and tornadoes “apply for FEMA assistance and provide referrals to other disaster resources,” according to a news release. “DSA teams wear FEMA attire and have federal photo identification badges.” the […]
Here’s why baby boomers in America are in serious financial trouble — do any of these reasons apply to you? For the 73 million baby boomers in America, retirement has either arrived or is coming soon. By 2030, every member of this generation will be 65 or older, so they’ll be enjoying the good life […]
Jun. 21—The 26 colleges and seven universities of Minnesota State are celebrating Minnesota State Week, set for June 24 to 28, by waiving application fees and offering special campus visit events. “Minnesota State Week is one of several opportunities students can take advantage of to save on their college or university experience,” said Scott Olson, […]
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden declared the storms and tornados that blasted through the capital area on May 10 to be a major disaster, allowing federal funding for people who were affected. “The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Leon County,” the release from FEMA said. “Assistance can include grants for […]
Jun. 12—The city of Meridian is looking to the state’s Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund to help fund improvements at the north freshwater treatment plant as the City Council is set to vote on approving the application for the loan in its next regular meeting. In a work session Tuesday, Jason Gault of […]
A majority of California college students who are eligible for CalFresh don’t receive benefits, a study from the California Policy Lab found. Seventeen percent of all California community college students are eligible for CalFresh. Thirty one percent of University of California students a arelso identified as possible CalFresh recipients. When combining both groups, the lab […]
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Former president Donald Trump is not the holder of liquor licenses at his three New Jersey golf clubs, his company said Tuesday in response to an inquiry by the New Jersey attorney general’s office into whether his convictions in a New York case might affect those licenses. The Trump Organization […]
Jun. 7—CARLTON COUNTY — Residents in eastern Carlton County and an area just north of Meadowlands in St. Louis County may see airplanes applying spongy moth treatment likely the week of June 10. Spongy moths, previously called gypsy moths, are invasive insects that have caused millions of dollars in damage to forests in the eastern […]
Jun. 4—WILKES-BARRE — In order to ensure as many Pennsylvanians receive the relief they are entitled to, Gov. Josh Shapiro has extended the deadline for older adults and Pennsylvanians with disabilities to apply for rebates on rent and property taxes paid in 2023 from June 30 to Dec. 31, 2024. Eligible applicants of the Property […]
By Max Hunder KYIV REGION (Reuters) – In its quest to fill the dwindling ranks of its infantry, Ukraine has turned to recruiting prisoners to join the fight against Russia, and more than four thousand have applied so far. Under a deal offered to inmates by the government, prisoners will have their remaining sentences cleared […]