Economy
Tax Credits for Working Families. Unemployment Benefits for Undocumented Workers. Abortion Ban Bill in Florida.
MONDAY, MARCH 7 PROGRAM # 9553 12:00 PM PT Tax Credits for Working Families. The deadline for filing taxes is coming up on April 18th. Millions of working families could get billions of dollars in state and federal tax credits, but delays in filing could mean problems buying groceries, paying rent and other basic expenses. […]
(Español) Declare impuestos y acceda a créditos fiscales por hijos en 2022
(Español) Se alienta a los californianos a visitar myfreetaxes.org para ver si son elegibles al programa gratuito de declaración de impuestos de United Way, y para obtener más ayuda para reclamar estos créditos fiscales.
First State of the Union.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 PROGRAM # 9549 12:00 PM PT First State of the Union. President Biden’s first state of the union address headlined the US response to the war in Ukraine, condemning Russian President Putin and supporting Ukraine. Biden explains his infrastructure projects and other efforts to get the economy to recover, his plans for […]
As Moratorium on Student Debt Looms, Calls for Loan Forgiveness
We are about a hundred days away from the expiration of the moratorium on student loan payments. Although President Biden offered during his campaign to forgive up to ten thousand dollars for the debt of each student, it’s not clear he will keep his promise.
Extra Edition: An Appeal for Children (Program Repeat.)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24 PROGRAM # 9543 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: An Appeal for Children (Program Repeat.) The double whammy of the Omicron variant and the expiration of advance Child Tax Credit payments has left many families high and dry. Advocates urge President Biden to take executive actions such as creating a Children’s cabinet and […]
(Español) Gobierno lanza programa de ayuda financiera a microempresarios, aún a indocumentados
(Español) En el Condado de Merced van a designar al Departamento de Inversión de la Fuerza de Trabajo como el encargado de repartir el dinero, dice la senadora Caballero.
Extra Edition: Relief for Micro Business.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 PROGRAM # 9540 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Relief for Micro Business. Micro business hit hard by the pandemic and struggling for survival can now receive financial assistance from California to help them recover. A state legislator reaches out to this community to help them navigate the system. On another story, cardiovascular […]
Extra Edition: Housing Relief.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 PROGRAM # 9536 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Housing Relief. Millions living in rental housing fell behind on rent payments during the pandemic, with renters of color facing the worst housing hardships. Analysts comment on pending affordable housing legislation in Sacramento, as a tenant relief bill that would have curbed a landlord’s […]
(Español) Desmontando la infraestructura racista en que descansa la inequidad social
(Español) “Es una inversión histórica la que vamos a ver. Y es sumamente importante que esa inversión la hagamos con un ojo en la justicia y mirando hacia el futuro”.
Bulldozing “Racist Infrastructure.” Stock Trading Ban Gains Momentum. Super Bowl: Costs and Benefits.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 PROGRAM # 9535 12:00 PM PT Bulldozing “Racist Infrastructure.” President Biden’s infrastructure plan includes money to rebuild roads, bridges, transit and broadband in communities of color and help open new economic opportunities. This week, a House committee heard ideas on how to build a 21st century infrastructure that will help grow the […]