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FEMA Disaster Aid for Texas Flood Victims: How to Apply for Financial Help

The severe floods in Texas have left many families with damaged homes and lost belongings. To support recovery, the federal government has activated FEMA disaster assistance, allowing affected resid...

How to Apply or Recertify for Public Assistance Benefits in DC

If you live in Washington, DC, and need help with food, medical costs, or financial support, you can apply for multiple programs using one simple application. If you could use a little extra help, see what bene...

How to Keep Your Social Security Paper Checks After Sept. 30

Starting October 1, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will stop mailing paper checks to almost all beneficiaries, switching to direct deposit or the Direct Express® prepaid debit card. However, y...

Government Shutdown 2025: How It Affects the Military, Air Travel, Health Services, and Nutrition Programs

The U.S. government shutdown that began October 1, 2025, is rippling across essential services, sparking concerns for millions of Americans who depend on them. While ...

Medicaid Waivers Granted to Six States Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has been in the process of issuing state grants since the Coronavirus first became a serious issue in the United States. Over 20 states have received some...

Company Received Federal Grant Money Bailout Five Days Before Paying a Large Government Lawsuit Settlement

Many observers and taxpayers have been concerned that there has been almost a complete lack of oversight of the spending under the CARES Act. Distributing $2 trillion i...

States Award More Grants for Rural Broadband Studies

Access to high-speed internet in rural areas of the United States has long been a problem. With an increased number of people continuing to work from home and many schools still conducting remote or hybrid learning, famili...

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, ...

Health Equity Grants Available in DC

To hear the mainstream media tell it, Washington DC is one of the most upscale, happy places on the face of the planet. The news media always depicts DC in a positive light when they're running stories about the district. They're braggin...