WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Jon Husted introduced legislation Tuesday aimed at addressing a paradox in the federal safety net: Americans who work more hours or earn a raise can end up worse off financially ...
The congressional proposal looks to give states more control over welfare funding and design programs that encourage people to advance in their careers and reduce reliance on government benefits.
Amelia Diaz, 4, left, works on a coloring book with her mother Emily Diaz, right, at their home in Midvale on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. Over the last few years, the Diaz family has experienced an ...
The system creates a perverse incentive to say no to a raise, promotion or extra hours because saying yes triggers a loss of benefits that can outweigh the additional earnings. So lower-income ...
Americans are the most generous people on Earth. Yet in Ohio and across the nation, wellintended government programs often trap our fellow citizens in poverty instead of providing a path to upward ...
Working families who are supported by federal benefits can sometimes find themselves in a difficult spot when a potential promotion or ...
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield WORKS is launching the Bridge to Prosperity Cliff Effect Pilot Program to help individuals who rely on public assistance but receive a slight increase in their ...
SALT LAKE CITY — Emily Diaz was on the cusp of leaving her old life behind when she felt like the safety net that previously caught her was being pulled out from under her feet. It had taken more than ...
Americans are the most generous people on Earth. Yet in Ohio and across the nation, well-intended government programs often trap our fellow citizens in poverty instead of providing a path to upward ...