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5:01am May 09, 2022

National National Politics & Government

The Biden administration is capping the cost of internet for low-income Americans

by Ayana Archie

Twenty internet providers, including national companies like AT&T, Comcast and Verizon have committed to the program.
6:00am Nov 24, 2021

Education Education

Local schools will benefit from federal grant to help low-income students prepare for college

by Keri Brown

The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded more than $28 million in funding to Winston-Salem State University. It’s the largest grant in the school’s history.
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12:05pm Jul 22, 2021

National National

Housing Conditions In This Low-Income Neighborhood Pushed Tenants To Sue The Landlord

by Marisa Peñaloza

According to the complaint filed this week in U.S. District Court, living conditions for families in an apartment complex in suburban Maryland include rodent infestation and toxic mold.
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1:51pm May 31, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government Health & Safety

Biden's Budget Proposal Reverses A Decades-Long Ban On Abortion Funding

by Sarah McCammon

Biden's budget follows through on a campaign promise to overturn the Hyde Amendment, a longstanding ban on federal funding for most abortions. It's not clear the change will be approved by Congress.
Jessie Wardarski / AP

10:06am Jul 30, 2020

National National Religion Education

The Closure Of Catholic Schools Is 'Devastating,' Advocates Say

by Tom Gjelten

Administrators say the COVID-19 economic downturn means many low income families can no longer afford Catholic school tuition fees.

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1:18pm May 19, 2020

National National Health & Safety

Community Health Centers Struggling As Fewer People Seek Care During Pandemic

by Marisa Peñaloza

Many immigrants and people with low incomes already saw preventive care as a luxury. Now, the coronavirus pandemic has created another barrier to their seeking and receiving health care.
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12:00pm Feb 25, 2020

National National

Who Gets 5G — And Who Gets Left Behind — Has Some Worried About Digital Inequality

by Paul Flahive

As wireless companies continue to roll out 5G — the next generation of wireless technology — advocates worry this latest high-speed update will widen the digital divide.
Julio Cortez / AP

5:00am Nov 01, 2019

National National

Comment Period Ends For Proposal That Would Cut SNAP Benefits For Millions

by Pam Fessler

The Trump administration says it wants to close a "loophole" that allows states to give benefits to those who would not otherwise be eligible by raising or eliminating income and asset limits.
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7:45pm Oct 10, 2019

National National

How The Trump Administration Uses 'Workarounds' To Reshape Legal Immigration

by Joel Rose

The White House wanted sweeping changes on legal immigration. Congress didn't bite. Now critics say the administration is using "backdoor" rules and regulations to keep low-income immigrants out.

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3:24pm Jun 12, 2019

Economy Economy News

Winston-Salem Selected For Affordable Housing Solution Project

by Eddie Garcia

Winston-Salem is one of three cities awarded grants for a new affordable housing program.

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5:36pm Jun 11, 2019

National National Politics & Government

Trump Wants To Limit Aid For Low-Income Americans. A Look At His Proposals

by Pam Fessler

Low-income Americans who use government safety net programs could be affected by a number of proposed rules and actions in areas such as housing, food aid, overtime and immigration.
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4:54pm May 10, 2019

National National

Proposed Rule Could Evict 55,000 Children From Subsidized Housing

by Pam Fessler

Under the Housing and Urban Development change, immigrants in the county illegally would be prevented from receiving federal housing aid. The result could be thousands of families evicted.