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New HUD Report Shows U.S. Homelessness Increases – As Do the Budgets of the Responsible Agencies

December 16, 2023 9:04 amDecember 18, 2023 9:10 am

Despite spending untold billions on the homeless, we now have 653,000 homeless people in the United States – 70,650 more than last year, a 12 percent increase, House and Urban Development (HUD) announced Friday in a new report. Homelessness would...

The True Cost of of the 12 Gifts of Christmas from ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’

December 6, 2023 8:05 amDecember 6, 2023 8:05 am

For 40 years, PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. has calculated the prices of the 12 gifts of Christmas from the classic song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” The 12 gifts that compose the PNC CPI increased to $46,729.86 this year,...

California State University Trustees Vote To Raise Tuition By 34% Over Next 5 Years

September 14, 2023 12:35 pm

The California State University Board of Trustees voted on Wednesday to drastically increase tuition annually by 6% for the next five years, or 34% in total, to help combat the current $1.5 billion deficit that the university system is facing....

Congress Should Act to Save Health Care Costs

September 14, 2023 10:45 amSeptember 14, 2023 10:46 am

As a mother of a young family, escalating health care costs and their impact on our budget are always at the top of my mind. Families like mine across the country continue to struggle as prices for health services are...

Businesses Across California Brace For Minimum Wage Increase January 1

December 8, 2022 1:26 pmDecember 8, 2022 1:26 pm

A looming statewide minimum wage increase from $15 an hour to $15.50 on January 1st has caused many employers throughout California to reconsider staffing levels, new hirings, and other important factors as economic concerns grow. The statewide minimum wage has...

California’s State Government Spends Twice as Much Today Per Resident than Just 10 Years Ago

December 1, 2022 2:45 amNovember 30, 2022 9:40 pm

Less than six months ago, California’s State Legislature approved a record breaking $300 billion state budget. Within that total, and to finance most of the state’s ongoing operations, was a general fund allocation of $235 billion for the fiscal year ending...

Rain Won’t Hamper California’s Midterm Election Day

November 8, 2022 8:11 amNovember 8, 2022 4:19 pm

It’s cold and pouring rain in Northern California on Midterm Election Day 2022. Even in solid blue California, voters are excited, and some dare to be hopeful. Today’s weather won’t hamper the election. And to put a real point on...