In an email, the mayor's office said it realizes that snow does get plowed onto driveways. They say the city does not offer special assistance to property owners. KETV Newswatch 7 asked the mayor's office if that would cost the city more money, to which they replied, 'Yes.'
Advocates for unpaid family caregivers in Maine say they ll need continued support beyond the recently passed paid family and medical leave program. Caregiving can be a full-time job with many out-of-pocket expenses, like paying for gas to get to a doctor s appointment or ensuring a parent has enough food in their fridge. Bridget Quinn, associate state director for advocacy and outreach with AARP Maine, said state grants to help caregivers with up to $5,000 in expenses will end next year, and lawmakers need to start considering ways to ensure that help continues. .
Many older residents of Washington state are facing strains on their budgets and the government programs that could assist them are underused. An assistance program like the Senior Property Tax Exemption is a prime example. King County Assessor John Wilson cited the median value for a home in his county as about $790,000. .
As of Jan. 1, insulin will become a lot more affordable for many Nebraskans, and those who have come to rely on telehealth visits are more likely to be able to continue receiving care this way. The state senators who helped bring about these changes have received 2023 AARP "Champion Awards." Sen. .