End of Pandemic Benefits Caused Alarming Jump in Childhood Poverty Rates
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End of Pandemic Benefits Caused Alarming Jump in Childhood Poverty Rates
End of Pandemic Benefits , Caused Alarming Jump in , Childhood Poverty Rates.
On September 12, the United States Census
Bureau released new data showing that
child poverty more than doubled in 2022.
ABC reports that the alarming rise was the result
of the cutting of pandemic-related government
benefits combined with skyrocketing inflation.
ABC reports that the alarming rise was the result
of the cutting of pandemic-related government
benefits combined with skyrocketing inflation.
Over the same period of time,
the official poverty rate for Black Americans
reached its lowest level on record.
According to pre-tax income,
income inequality dropped
for the first time since 2007.
However, when looking at after-tax income, income
inequality actually increased over the same period of time
as a result pandemic-era tax credits coming to an end.
ABC reports that the government expanded
child tax credit and sent out payments
to families amid the COVID pandemic.
These measures expired at the end
of 2021, while other COVID-related
benefits expired between then and now.
.
This represents a return to child
poverty levels prior to the pandemic, Liana Fox, an assistant division chief at the Census Bureau, via ABC.
We did see the child tax credit had
a substantial decrease in child poverty, Liana Fox, an assistant division chief at the Census Bureau, via ABC.
ABC reports that median household
income in 2022 was at $74,580,
falling 2.3% from the year before.
Naples, Florida, Ranked Number One, Place to Live in the US.
'Naples Daily News' is proud to report that the Florida
city ranks as the number one Best Place to Live in the
United States, according to U.S. News & World Report.
The annual Best Places to Live in the U.S. list
often features the Southwestern Florida city for
its weather and overall quality of life.
In the past ten years, Naples has also emerged as
the Pickleball Capital of the World, hosting the very
first championships for the popular sport in 2016.
Naples, Florida, takes
the top spot due to its
strong desirability and job
market scores, and moderately
high quality-of-life score, U.S. News report, via 'Naples Daily News'.
Other Florida cities to make the list
were Sarasota at number 11 followed
by Pensacola at number 31.
Other Florida cities to make the list
were Sarasota at number 11 followed
by Pensacola at number 31.
According to U.S. News & World Report, the list is , "designed to help readers make the most informed
decision when choosing where to settle down.".
To craft the methodology,
U.S. News asked thousands
of people to tell us what
factors are important to them
when choosing a place to live, U.S. News statemet, via 'Naples Daily News'.
Data used in the report comes from the U.S. Census Bureau,
FBI, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sharecare, the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Data used in the report comes from the U.S. Census Bureau,
FBI, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sharecare, the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
According to U.S. News, cities are
ranked according to four indexes: , the Quality of Life Index, Value Index,
Job Market Index and Desirability Index.
Meanwhile, another Southwest Florida city, Fort Meyers, ranked
as the number one "Fastest Growing Places" list for the U.S.,
along with three other Florida cities ranking among the top 5.
Meanwhile, another Southwest Florida city, Fort Meyers, ranked
as the number one "Fastest Growing Places" list for the U.S.,
along with three other Florida cities ranking among the top 5
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3 Ways, Everyone Can
Celebrate Juneteenth .
Juneteenth, also known as Jubilee Day, is a holiday dedicated to celebrating Black culture, history and life. .
1. Everyone can help celebrate by joining
in local events, like street fairs and parades,
to enjoy live music and great food. .
2. No events in your area?, The community centered holiday
has always been about bringing
people together, perfect for a backyard
barbecue with family and friends. .
3. Like many holidays, Juneteenth is all about the food.
A wide variety of barbecue favorites and traditional
dishes are staples of any Jubilee Day celebration. .
Juneteenth was officially recognized as a
federal holiday on June 17, 2021.
It the first holiday to be approved since
Martin Luther King Jr. Day was declared a
federal holiday in 1983
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