Economy

A new law requiring a minimum wage of $20 per hour will significantly increase fast restaurant workers' wages starting Monday in California.  This action intends to give greater financial stability to a field that has historically paid…

The California Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) users who are enrolled in CalFresh are preparing for their yearly recertification process as April 2024 approaches.  CalFresh is a lifeline for thousands of families in…

Social Security program participants around the country are getting ready to collect their April benefits as March comes to an end.  The Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes these essential payments according to a carefully…

California Governor Gavin Newsom aims to combat increasing crime rates by deploying numerous high-tech surveillance cameras throughout Oakland and nearby freeways. This move, aimed at enhancing law enforcement capabilities, has stirred…

The $1.08 billion Powerball prize from last summer has finally been claimed by its rightful owner, Yanira Alvarez, who takes center stage as the lucky ticket holder.   Alvarez struck it lucky and won the third-largest Powerball jackpot…

Georgia's Legislature has passed House Bill 1105, requiring local jailers to confirm inmates' immigration status and work with federal authorities, sparking debate and controversy. Republicans supported the bill, which cleared the state…

Social Security changed benefit calculations for millions of Americans by enacting a ground-breaking rule to enhance financial support for vulnerable populations. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program will no longer consider…

Social Security beneficiaries across the United States are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their next round of payments, which are set to commence in April.  The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides millions of checks each…