Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs has received an inquiry from Democratic state congressmen into the agency’s decision to stop accepting new applications for a $1.1 billion program designed to keep thousands of families with a roof over their heads. Six Democratic members of the Georgia delegation sent a letter to Christopher Nunn, commissioner of the …
Often, when we are in the middle of a crisis, we do not see how to get out of it. Such was the case of a woman residing in Haut Cap who had lived with her mother and sister in the same residence for more than 35 years. After the death of her elderly mother, …
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HOULTON, Maine – The sound is synonymous with the holiday season – a soft, high-pitched clink that permeates parking lots and storefronts this time of year. It’s the sound of a small bell rung by Salvation Army volunteers during the annual Red Kettle campaign, which raises money to help people pay for fuel and utilities …
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Top Republicans overseeing foreign affairs are asking an independent congressional watchdog to provide detailed information on the Biden administration’s provision of economic and humanitarian support to Ukraine. The request comes amid growing pressure within the GOP to cut or audit the administration’s aid to Ukraine, an effort that has raised concerns about continued support for …
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Maine Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked passage of an emergency bill to provide direct checks and heat and housing assistance to struggling Mainers this winter. The Senate voted along party lines, with Democrats supporting Governor Janet Mills’ proposed plan and Republicans opposing it. The 21-8 vote fell short of the two-thirds support needed to pass …
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The Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) at its last meeting of 2022 approved state assistance for half a dozen projects that are expected to have a significant impact in northeast Ohio in 2023. TCA on Wednesday, Dec. 7 approved state job creation tax credits for a total of 14 statewide projects that are expected to …
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Comment this story Comment A strong majority of Americans continue to support sending arms and economic aid to Ukraine, according to a poll released Monday. But as the conflict drags into the winter, Americans are divided on whether Washington should push Ukraine to reach a negotiated peace as soon as possible. More than two-thirds of …
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As part of the settlements, state and local government officials have agreed that excluding Vermont’s religious private schools from the program is unconstitutional and unenforceable. Religious private schools in Vermont will now be allowed to use a state tuition assistance program that previously excluded them, after the state settled two lawsuits over the matter Nov. …
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CHARLESTON, W. Va. – The US Route 60 flash flood on August 15 caused extensive damage in eastern Kanawha County, but not enough for federal disaster assistance. Gov. Jim Justice’s office learned Thursday that the Biden administration has denied Kanawha County’s request for public and individual assistance following flooding that damaged infrastructure and homes in …
