Government

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 Biden administration stood firm in its observance of the Transgender Day of Visibility despite facing criticism from Republicans over the day coinciding with Easter Sunday.  On Sunday, multiple members of the administration,…

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…

A legal dispute between the Trump team and the prosecution is intensifying around the gag order imposed on the former president in his New York hush-money case. Judge Juan Merchan of the New York State Supreme Court recently granted a…

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…

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…