Baird’s “flawless history” results in higher costs and fewer benefits for families in Alexander City
Mayor Woody Baird claims he has “a perfect record to run.” However, in Alexander City, where families pay close to $100 a month for 5,000 gallons of water, compared to just $36 nearby in Auburn, those words start to feel quite ironic. Records show that an ordinance passed in September 2021 increased basic sewer fees […]
TennCare’s coverage of obesity medication benefits people in Tennessee
Tenncare, Tennessee’s Medicaid program, has recently decided to cover the costs of semaglutide drugs intended for weight loss. In April 2024, I emphasized to Tenncare and the Tennessee Legislature the importance of taking obesity seriously. The recent expansions in coverage for obesity medications represent more than just updates in policy. For many Tennesseans, it’s like […]
Trial Lawyers Are Preventing Access to a Retirement Plan That Benefits Everyone
Wealth Disparities in Investment Opportunities Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders have long criticized the systems in Washington and Wall Street that seem to favor the wealthy. There’s a clear federal policy that illustrates this issue: it decidedly benefits higher-income individuals over working-class Americans. For quite some time, the wealthy have had exclusive access to some […]
Britt’s success with the child care tax credit receives widespread support across party lines and benefits families.
U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has gained considerable attention for spearheading a significant overhaul of federal childcare tax credits and supporting the reforms outlined in the Family Tax Cuts Act, an initiative that saw backing from President Trump. Britt successfully achieve the permanent renewal of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), along with […]
Trump Administration Struggling to Justify How Its Foolish Plan Benefits Americans
Under the US-China trade agreement, President Donald Trump announced plans to allow roughly 600,000 Chinese students to attend American universities annually. This move has stirred dissatisfaction among conservatives, who have long criticized the admissions process for US students, and many see this as a potential disaster for local students. To put this into perspective, there […]
Migrants Who ‘Hate’ US Will Not Receive Benefits Under New Policy
Trump Administration Tightens Immigration Policies The Trump administration is making it significantly more challenging for foreigners to live and work in the United States, particularly if they exhibit what can be deemed as anti-American behavior. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) plans to evaluate foreign applicants for any anti-American actions while seeking specific immigration […]
Prattville resident claims the city illegally provides healthcare benefits to part-time lawyers
Concerns Over Part-Time Lawyers’ Healthcare Benefits in Plattville For over two years, Gerald Cimis, a resident of Plattville, has been alerting the City Council about potential legal issues stemming from the city providing healthcare benefits to part-time lawyers. Cimis warns that the city might be “playing Russian roulette.” He argues that if a catastrophic insurance […]
7,500 people with disabilities in Tennessee may lose or see cuts to their benefits due to a proposal from the Trump administration
(Getty Images) The Trump administration is set to change the disability program, which could impact benefits for around 375,000 individuals across the country, including approximately 7,500 in Tennessee. An analysis highlights this potential shift. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides monthly financial aid for low-income disabled seniors. Currently, this program takes into account how much support […]
Ex-Addict Discusses Benefits and Drawbacks of Needle Exchange Programs
The recent Cochise County Government Conference ignited passionate discussions about the complexities of needle exchange programs, spotlighting the fragile balance between public health and addiction recovery. Participants shared insights from former addicts involved in a support group, noting concerns that such programs might unintentionally encourage relapse among users. One attendee, drawing from personal experience, recounted […]
Summer reading improvements show how the Literacy Act benefits students
Alabama Board of Education Highlights Summer Reading Camp Results The Alabama Board of Education is excited about the promising outcomes from summer reading camps as students head back to school. Recent statewide data indicates that 8.5% of third graders performed below their summer expectations. This number was influenced by a more stringent cut score compared […]