There are many different things being considered by various states in the U.S. as they face the tough decision of making budget cuts. From new taxes on legalized marijuana to cigarettes and even the affluent to budget cuts to job-training programs and schools, there are a lot of sectors that will suffer financially as a result of the downturn in ...
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L.A. County Announces Rent Relief Program For Tenants Impacted By COVID-19
For residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Los Angeles County announced a rent relief program, taking applications next week, officials said. Los Angeles County is opening applications for county-subsidized coronavirus rent relief for eligible renters beginning Aug. 17, and lasting through Aug. 31, 2020. “I am grateful for the opportunity to share information about a valuable resource for our residents ...
Read More »$15 Million Allocated To Childcare Funding For Essential Workers, Low-Income Families
Los Angeles County Public Health announced Wednesday that $15 million of CARES Act funding will be allocated for childcare for families with essential worker guardians and low-income families. Public Health announced Wednesday that the Board of Supervisors allocated $15 million in CARES Act funding for childcare vouchers to serve essential workers and low-income families in the County. In partnership with ...
Read More »Over $170 Million Grant Awarded To SoCal Metrolink For COVID-19 Response
An over $170 million grant was awarded to Southern California Metrolink for the agency’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials said. The United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced on Tuesday a $170.6 million grant towards the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) in Southern California as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) ...
Read More »Extra $600 In Unemployment Benefits Set To Expire Saturday
The expanded $600 in unemployment benefits provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act are set to expire on Saturday, July 25. At $2.2 trillion, the CARES Act amounted to the largest economic stimulus package in the history of the United States. The bill included a $1,200 direct relief payment to each American, expanded unemployment benefits, created ...
Read More »Over $20 Million Grant Awarded To Santa Clarita Transit For COVID-19 Response
An over $20 million grant has been awarded to Santa Clarita Transit for the agency’s response to COVID-19, officials said. The grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is part of $25 trillion in funding offered by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed by President Donald J. Trump on March 27. “During these trying times, these ...
Read More »Assemblywoman Christy Smith Calls For Loan Extensions To Paycheck Protection Program
Assemblywoman Christy Smith, along with 23 other California state assembly members, called for the California Congressional delegation’s attention to the loan forgiveness period of the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) on Friday. Currently, the loan forgiveness period is eight weeks, which could be coming as soon as the end of the month for those who applied as soon as the ...
Read More »What’s The Future Of Student Loan Laws?
Amid the recent coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. government passed a piece of legislation called the CARES Act. In it, there are dozens of provisions for aiding small businesses, sole proprietors, people with education debt, and more. Already, millions of people who struggle with large student loans have noticed that the new laws: Only cover federal, not private debt Allow for ...
Read More »Officials Warn Santa Clarita Residents About Fake Stimulus Checks
Officials with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office are warning residents across the county, including Santa Clarita, about fake stimulus check offers that scammers are using to steal money and personal information. If you receive an offer from someone who wants to send you federal “stimulus check” money by check or direct deposit, ignore it. It’s a scam. In ...
Read More »Supervisors Propose Countywide Emergency Rent Assistance Program Amid COVID-19 Crisis
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proposed an Emergency Rent Assistance Program motion, which would offer $1,000 a month to those affected by the coronavirus, officials said. The program authored by Janice Hahn and Hilda Solis would provide up to $1,000 per month for three months to renters who have lost income due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to ...
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