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In the News
COVID
Poverty Measurement
California
2023
Some Bay Area Populations Struggling Financially in Post-COVID Economy: Report
March 29, 2023
Some Bay Area Populations Struggling Financially in Post-COVID Economy: Report
In the News
Higher Education
2023
Many colleges hiked tuition for low-income students. Why did wealthier peers get more aid?
March 28, 2023
Many colleges hiked tuition for low-income students. Why did wealthier peers get more aid?
In the News
Child and Youth Well-Being
Education
Hunger
2023
USDA Proposes Expanding School Meal Programs in Low-Income Areas
March 24, 2023
USDA Proposes Expanding School Meal Programs in Low-Income Areas
In the News
COVID
Housing
Politics
Poverty Measurement
2023
Despite a Recent Push for More Programs, Poverty, Homelessness, and Incarceration Rates Continue to Soar Post-Pandemic
March 16, 2023
Despite a Recent Push for More Programs, Poverty, Homelessness, and Incarceration Rates Continue to Soar Post-Pandemic
In the News
COVID
Public Benefits
Minnesota
2023
10 charged in scheme to defraud food program for low-income children in Minnesota
March 13, 2023
10 charged in scheme to defraud food program for low-income children in Minnesota
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Gender
Poverty Measurement
Tax and Budget
Texas
2023
Non-profit organization tackles period poverty across Coastal Bend
March 8, 2023
Non-profit organization tackles period poverty across Coastal Bend
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Public Benefits
Transportation
Massachusetts
2023
Gov. Healey’s new state budget would help cut costs for low-income MBTA riders
March 8, 2023
Gov. Healey’s new state budget would help cut costs for low-income MBTA riders
In the News
Gender
Poverty Measurement
New Jersey
2023
Tackling period poverty in New Jersey’s most vulnerable communities
March 6, 2023
Tackling period poverty in New Jersey’s most vulnerable communities
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Higher Education
Public Benefits
Georgia
2023
Macon lawmaker supports Georgia House bill to help students in poverty
March 2, 2023
Macon lawmaker supports Georgia House bill to help students in poverty
In the News
Health
Job Quality
Poverty Measurement
2023
Low wages linked with elevated mortality risk for middle-age workers in the US, study finds
February 23, 2023
Low wages linked with elevated mortality risk for middle-age workers in the US, study finds
In the News
Aging
Housing
Public Benefits
Tax and Budget
Georgia
2023
Tyler Perry made a $750,000 donation to help low-income seniors in Atlanta
February 17, 2023
Tyler Perry made a $750,000 donation to help low-income seniors in Atlanta
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Aging
Housing
Public Benefits
Delaware
2023
CHEER Delaware to Bring Additional Low-Income Senior Housing to Sussex Count
February 15, 2023
CHEER Delaware to Bring Additional Low-Income Senior Housing to Sussex Count
