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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.
8:59am Apr 24, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Carolina Curious: The Search For Safe, Affordable Housing

by David Ford

Over the past few months, WFDD has received several questions from listeners about housing issues. Despite its continued growth, the Triad has some of the highest eviction rates in the country.

One reason? Lack of affordable housing.

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4:22pm Mar 12, 2019

National National Economy

Protecting The 'Unbanked' By Banning Cashless Businesses In Philadelphia

by Aaron Moselle

Nearly 13 percent of Philadelphia's population doesn't have a bank account — more than double the regional average. The city has just become the first big city in the U.S. to ban cashless businesses.
New York City Housing Authority

2:26pm Nov 29, 2018

Arts Arts

New York Public Housing Is Home To City's Newest Food Entrepreneurs

by Andrea Strong

Food Business Pathways is a free course that gives low-income participants a leg up in turning their ideas into successful businesses through training, mentoring, access to services and space to sell.
8:21am Jun 20, 2018

Education Education

Freedom School Opens At Wake Forest Campus

by Eddie Garcia

An educational program is starting next week at the Anna Julia Cooper Center that helps students from marginalized communities keep their reading skills up over the summer.

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5:20pm May 01, 2018

National National Education

College Decision Day Brings Relief, Excitement And Big Worries About Money

by Elissa Nadworny

On May 1, high school seniors must submit a commitment — and financial deposit — to their final college choice. But for low-income students, it's not necessarily the end of the road.

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4:01am May 24, 2017

National National Economy Politics & Government Education

Why Colleges Already Face Race-Related Challenges In Serving Future Students

by Melissa Hung

By 2020 more than half of children in the U.S. will be part of an ethnic or racial minority. Colleges and universities are figuring out how to prepare for them.
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8:10pm May 04, 2017

National National Economy Environment

How A Traffic Fine Can Lead To Jail Time In California

by Leah Donnella

Traffic fines in California have an outsize effect on low-income drivers and minorities.