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In the News
Transportation
Pennsylvania
2024
Low-income Allegheny County residents can ride public transit for half price starting in June
May 21, 2024
Low-income Allegheny County residents can ride public transit for half price starting in June
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Education
Mississippi
2024
Lawmakers punt to next year efforts to expand college aid for low-income Mississippians
May 20, 2024
Lawmakers punt to next year efforts to expand college aid for low-income Mississippians
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Education
2024
Opinion: The Importance Of Mentoring Low-Income Students
May 20, 2024
Opinion: The Importance Of Mentoring Low-Income Students
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Education
Ohio
2024
Ohio needs to fix its method for counting and funding low-income students
May 13, 2024
Ohio needs to fix its method for counting and funding low-income students
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Education
2024
Opinion: How the end of the COVID state of emergency hurt low-income students
May 10, 2024
Opinion: How the end of the COVID state of emergency hurt low-income students
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Education
California
2024
When is a California college degree worth the cost? A new study has answers
May 9, 2024
When is a California college degree worth the cost? A new study has answers
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Education
2024
Graduation rates for low-income students lag while their student loan debt soars
April 19, 2024
Graduation rates for low-income students lag while their student loan debt soars
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Education
Utah
2024
New Provo wellness program aims to benefit students in low-income households
April 16, 2024
New Provo wellness program aims to benefit students in low-income households
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Aging
Public Benefits
2024
US Department of Labor Announces $19M in Grants Available to Improve Job Opportunities for Older Low-Income Adult Workers
April 11, 2024
US Department of Labor Announces $19M in Grants Available to Improve Job Opportunities for Older Low-Income Adult Workers
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Education
2024
American Talent Initiative Sees Gain In Lower-Income College Students
April 8, 2024
American Talent Initiative Sees Gain In Lower-Income College Students
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Education
Colorado
2024
Immersive music program gives low-income students hands-on opportunities
April 8, 2024
Immersive music program gives low-income students hands-on opportunities
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Digital Divide
Health
Health disparities
2024
End of Internet Subsidies for Low-Income Households Threatens Telehealth Access
April 4, 2024
End of Internet Subsidies for Low-Income Households Threatens Telehealth Access
