The first nationwide school choice bill to pass out of committee in U.S. history was just reintroduced. But teachers unions, which killed Illinois’ school choice program in 2023, oppose giving ...

Recent concerns about federal fund freezes have raised questions about the stability of essential assistance programs. While ...

To better understand the local housing crisis and explore potential solutions, the Trail-Gazette will publish a series of articles on the topic.

Housing and land use experts say a Los Angeles city law could require the Pacific Palisades to include “affordable” housing to replace older buildings, and for new buildings where owners cannot ...

Nearly 20,000 homes in St. Louis City spend up to 10% of their annual income on utility bills alone, many in low-income neighborhoods.

In Cincinnati’s low-income neighborhoods, breathing is not just a natural act—it’s a health hazard. Local experts say residents in these areas are exposed to air pollution levels that far exceed ...

San Diego may roll back or eliminate a controversial city incentive that allows the owner of a single-family lot to build as ...

The Cambria County Area Agency on Aging sponsors a free tax preparation program designed to help low income taxpayers, with special attention to people aged 60 and older, disabled individuals and ...

Under Assessor Fritz Kaegi’s estimates, homeowners will pay 49% of Chicago’s property tax burden, while commercial owners ...

Seniors and low-income residents in Cambria County can get free help filing their taxes through a program sponsored by the ...