More than 8% of Utah s population lives in poverty, according to the Census and an event this month wants to give participants a better idea of the challenges and barriers those in poverty face on a daily basis. Stefanie Jones, program specialist for the Community Action Partnership of Utah, said the poverty simulation happening at the University of Utah on April 9 is all about catalyzing local change as well as empathy for those experiencing difficult times. "Really, I think what these simulations do is show you that there are factors outside of one s will and determination to get out of poverty that might keep them there," Jones explained. " .
Minnesotans with low to moderate incomes can turn to free services to help get their tax returns ready to file but some programs are saying a lack of volunteers means they cannot assist everyone. Community Action Agencies are among the offices helping file income tax returns for qualifying households. Tara Kaufman, community service specialist for Tri-County Community Action in north-central Minnesota, said they are fortunate to have some volunteers on hand but they are still well short of what is needed to serve additional clients. .
Libraries across Virginia and the nation are fighting back on censorship issues. So far this year, 100 bills are pending at the state and federal levels to limit school library database access, criminalize librarians or defund libraries altogether. Virginia is no exception. .
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