A Mississippi Black-owned business is cultivating solutions to the transportation industry by training women of color to get into trucking. Nearly 60% of truck drivers are white, and just under 13% are African American. Mississippi communities rely heavily on trucks for the delivery of everyday goods. .
The average U.S. household will spend nearly $900 on back-to-school supplies this year, and in Minnesota, poverty-fighting organizations are feverishly trying to help low-income families get the items they need for a successful school year. The cost estimate is from a National Retail Federation survey, and researchers said it is the highest total they ve recorded. .
As state lawmakers in Massachusetts debate the final details of tax legislation, community groups are urging them to include refundable tax credits proven to help eliminate poverty. House and Senate members are currently working in conference committee to hash out details of a Child Tax Credit, which the federal government expanded during the Covid-19 pandemic but which has since expired. State Sen. .
North Dakota will soon boost its infrastructure for high-speed internet, thanks to the latest federal subsidy. In the meantime, low-income households can apply
North Dakota will soon boost its infrastructure for high-speed internet, thanks to the latest federal subsidy. In the meantime, low-income households can apply for aid to keep their internet costs lower. The $130 million federal grant, meant to boost access in underserved areas, is from the bipartisan infrastructure law. .