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In the News
K-12
Nebraska
2023
Low-income students get free tablets and backpacks at Lincoln back-to-school bash
August 16, 2023
Low-income students get free tablets and backpacks at Lincoln back-to-school bash
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Education
Food
Pennsylvania
2023
Pa. Dept. of Education offering fresh fruits and vegetables to low income students and districts
August 16, 2023
Pa. Dept. of Education offering fresh fruits and vegetables to low income students and districts
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Hunger
K-12
Michigan
2023
Schools helping low-income families with lunch without federal aid
August 15, 2023
Schools helping low-income families with lunch without federal aid
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Health
Health disparities
Nebraska
2023
Disappearing dentists: For low-income Nebraskans, long drives, long lines, little help
August 11, 2023
Disappearing dentists: For low-income Nebraskans, long drives, long lines, little help
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Aging
2023
4 Social Security Shakeups from Biden That Could Hit Your Wallet by 2024
August 8, 2023
4 Social Security Shakeups from Biden That Could Hit Your Wallet by 2024
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Transportation
California
2023
Metrolink rebrands its discount program for low-income Californians
August 7, 2023
Metrolink rebrands its discount program for low-income Californians
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Transportation
California
2023
California lawmakers express 'strong' concern over proposed toll hikes on Bay bridges
August 7, 2023
California lawmakers express 'strong' concern over proposed toll hikes on Bay bridges
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Health
Health disparities
Maryland
2023
Medical debt can lead to a compounding troubles for low-income Marylanders, particularly for Black families
July 24, 2023
Medical debt can lead to a compounding troubles for low-income Marylanders, particularly for Black families
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Transportation
2023
The impossible paradox of car ownership
July 6, 2023
The impossible paradox of car ownership
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Health
Health disparities
2023
10 Things to Know About Medicaid
July 5, 2023
10 Things to Know About Medicaid
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Gender
Public Benefits
Washington
2023
Low-income domestic violence survivors still lack support in WA
July 5, 2023
Low-income domestic violence survivors still lack support in WA
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Education
2023
State audit reveals preferential treatment in federal education grant distribution, leaving many low-income families without aid
July 5, 2023
State audit reveals preferential treatment in federal education grant distribution, leaving many low-income families without aid
