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OPM COLA 2026: What Federal Workers Need to Know About Next Year’s Pay Boost

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has confirmed early details of the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), giving federal employees a clearer idea of what to expect next year. According ...

New York Announces Competitive Grants for Parks and Trails

The New York State Park and Trail Partnership's grants program has announced a new round of competitive grants. The requests for proposals will be accepted starting January 25. The announcement was made on Saturday, ...

New Hampshire to Receive Municipal Broadband Grants

Infrastructure spending was something that was supposed to be included on the back-end of former President Trump's first term in office. However, the Coronavirus pandemic reared its head and shut those projects down, which...

Opinion: Expanding Social Security for Teachers and Firefighters Is Long Overdue

The Senate is poised to vote on a transformative piece of legislation that could bring long-awaited fairness to millions of public sector retirees. If passed, the Social Security Fairness Act ...

Reminder: No SSI Payment in September 2025. Here’s Why

Millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients need to be aware of an important schedule change this year. Normally, SSI payments are deposited on the first of every month. But in September 2025, there wil...

Get Ready for Your Temporary Cash Assistance Payment in Florida This July

If your family depends on Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) in Florida, knowing exactly when your July 2025 payment will arrive can help you plan your month. TCA is a vital support program that provide...

Whitmer Awards Grants for Michigan Homes

Gretchen Whitmer, the governor of Michigan, is one of the most controversial political figures in America. Although the corporate mainstream media doesn't provide a lot of coverage about her, because it would be negative, it ...

Food Banks Aim to Close Hunger Gap With Grant Funds

Food insecurity has long been a problem in the United States. Minimum wage does not provide a person with enough money for the essentials of living. If a parent earns minimum wage, they do not have enough money to feed thei...

Walmart and Kroger Announce Millions in Grant Awards for Black History Month

Walmart and Kroger Announce Millions in Grant Awards for Black History Month Several companies, like Kroger and Walmart, are taking drastic steps to address racial inequality by offering grants to...