According to a recent survey conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, Ohio Senator JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential candidate, is experiencing lower voter popularity compared to his Democratic counterpart, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Both Vance and Walz emerged as relatively unknown political figures this summer. As they prepare to take…
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has announced a substantial salary hike for the city’s police cadets, marking the first raise in nearly a decade. This change aims to enhance working conditions and attract more individuals to join the police force. New Compensation Structure Effective immediately, the base salary for police cadets will rise from $42,000 to…
Every new year, the United States Government, through the Social Security Administration (SSA), issues a new Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries and retirees. This adjustment serves as a vital tool for the SSA to help combat rising inflation rates, allowing beneficiaries to preserve their purchasing power by receiving larger…
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is set to make his first campaign visit to battleground Georgia since reconciling with Republican Governor Brian Kemp, who endorsed Trump last month. On Tuesday, Trump will speak in Savannah, Georgia, home to one of the busiest ports for cargo shipping in the United States. During this visit, he plans…
A Republican-backed effort, spearheaded by former President Donald Trump, to shift Nebraska’s electoral process to a winner-take-all system encountered a significant obstacle on Monday. State Senator Mike McDonnell, a key Republican holdout, announced he would not support any changes to the electoral process before the upcoming November election. McDonnell stated in a release that he…
Millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries will receive their payments on October 1st. Administered by the Social Security Administration, this support is designed for individuals with serious disabilities that limit their ability to earn a living. SSI Payment Details Individual recipients can receive up to $943 per month, while couples applying together may be…
Retirees should take note of a recent estimate warning that Social Security payouts for two-income couples could be reduced by as much as $16,500 per year starting in 2033 unless Congress takes immediate action. This potential decrease in monthly benefits underscores the urgency for retirees to pay attention now. Earlier this year, the Social Security…
On Monday, former President Donald Trump acknowledged that his efforts to disrupt Vice President Kamala Harris’s potential path to the White House were likely futile. Trump’s campaign aimed to persuade Nebraska to modify its method of allocating Electoral College votes, but faced a significant setback when state Senator Mike McDonnell announced he would not support…
The scene was set as I approached the Nassau Coliseum, where vendors were selling “Make America Great Again” hats, and a giant digital sign displayed a photo of former President Donald Trump. The air was charged with anticipation as supporters lined up, some in lawn chairs, surrounded by a sea of Trump flags and merchandise….
The Georgia State Election Board voted 3-2 on Friday to require counties to hand-count ballots cast on Election Day, a decision that could significantly extend the time needed to tally results in this crucial battleground state. Under the new rule, poll workers will be required to open ballot boxes and manually count the ballots at…