Palm Beach County forwards 20 census tracks to governor for Opportunity Zone consideration The board approved forwarding 20 recommended census tracks (16 in eastern county, 4 in western) to the governor for Opportunity Zone designation; staff will complete the state's April 1 form and coordinate with municipal partners to strengthen each track’s zoning and infrastructure case.

Palm Beach County is taking a bold step to boost local investment by recommending 20 census tracts for Opportunity Zone designation!

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#PalmBeachCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #PalmBeachCountyOpportunityZones #CommunityInvestment #EconomicDevelopment #PovertyReduction

Committee advances bill expanding PIP utility assistance; SCC estimates a 39¢ monthly impact for Dominion customers A bill to expand the Percentage of Income Payment (PIP) program from 150% to 200% of the federal poverty level and cap participant payments drew debate over who ultimately pays; the State Corporation Commission said the bill could increase Dominion customer bills roughly $0.39 per month under current fund assumptions.

A new bill could expand utility assistance for low-income households, but will it raise your monthly bills by just 39 cents?

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#VA #CitizenPortal #ConsumerProtection #EnergyAffordability #VirginiaUtilityAssistance #PovertyReduction

Tribal CSBG plan is the application and road map; tribes must submit to receive funding ACF speakers told tribal grant administrators the CSBG Tribal Plan is both the application for funding and a program roadmap, due Sept. 1 each year; presenters reviewed required attachments, SF‑424 filing, a 5% administration cap, and coordination with other federal programs.

The CSBG Tribal Plan isn't just a funding application—it's a vital roadmap for tribes to combat poverty and empower their communities.

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#US #TribalAdministrators #CitizenPortal #CommunityEmpowerment #ServiceCoordination #PovertyReduction

China lifted 800 million people out of poverty—one of the greatest economic transformations of modern history. Now it’s exporting its development model to Africa, Asia, Latin America & The Caribbean. #China #PovertyReduction #BeltandRoad #Peace #Justice
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House committee backs resolution urging federal flexibility for state-led welfare innovation The House Revenue and Taxation Standing Committee gave a favorable recommendation to SCR 7, a concurrent resolution asking Congress to grant states more authority to pilot reforms that ease benefit cliffs and help families transition from government assistance to work-based self-reliance.

Utah's House committee is pushing for a groundbreaking resolution that aims to empower states with the flexibility to innovate welfare programs and help families escape the cycle of poverty.

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#UT #CitizenPortal #WorkforceInnovation #GovernmentAccountability #PovertyReduction

Malaysia’s Multidimensional Poverty Index Falls Further, Reflecting Stronger Well-Being and Living Standards PUTRAJAYA, Feb 20 — Malaysia’s Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) continued its downward trend, declining from 0.0037 in 2022 to 0.0025 in 2024, indicating steady progress in improving Malaysians’ quality of life across multiple dimensions. According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), the reduction reflects broader improvements beyond income, particularly in health, education, and living …

Malaysia’s Multidimensional Poverty Index Falls Further, Reflecting Stronger Well-Being and Living Standards #Malaysia #PovertyReduction #QualityOfLife #MultidimensionalPoverty #WellBeing

#BillC19 #HousingCrisis #PovertyReduction #EvidenceBasedPolicy #SenCA #CdnPoli 5/5

Last week, I questioned Minister Champagne on Bill C-19 and what its proposed measures will actually mean for people experiencing homelessness and deep poverty. 1/5

#BillC19 #HousingCrisis #PovertyReduction #EvidenceBasedPolicy #SenCA #CdnPoli

Lawmakers back pilot to boost Earned Income Tax Credit uptake through coordinated outreach (LB1189) Sen. Daniel Conrad introduced LB1189 to fund a pilot grant program for outreach and assistance so more eligible Nebraskans claim the EITC; proponents—advocates, chambers, and commissions—said increasing claims strengthens child and family economic security and returns federal dollars to the state.

A new pilot program in Nebraska aims to boost the Earned Income Tax Credit uptake, potentially returning millions to eligible families and enhancing child welfare.

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#NE #CitizenPortal #EconomicSecurity #PovertyReduction #CommunityOutreach

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✅ The district forums strengthened accountability & co-creation. Farmers’ voices through scorecards guided joint actions for inclusive agri service delivery, improved productivity, and citizen satisfaction. @trocaire.bsky.social #AgriImpact #Twiyubakire #PovertyReduction

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✅ The district forums strengthened accountability & co-creation. Farmers’ voices through scorecards guided joint actions for inclusive agri service delivery, improved productivity, and citizen satisfaction. @trocaire.bsky.social caire #AgriImpact #CivicEngagement #PovertyReduction

Governor’s Office for Children defends ENOUGH initiative as DLS urges restraint; grantees deliver public testimony DLS recommended reducing the ENOUGH grant appropriation amid fiscal pressure, but the Governor’s Office for Children said ENOUGH produced measurable local results and should expand; community leaders and grantees gave multiple public testimonies urging continued funding.

The Governor’s Office for Children is fighting to secure funding for its impactful ENOUGH initiative, which has already transformed lives and communities despite calls for budget cuts.

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#MD #CitizenPortal #LocalEducation #PovertyReduction #CommunityPartnerships #MarylandChildren

In this month's newsletter, read about:

🛒 Recent policy wins addressing poverty reduction
🧮 Volunteer tax clinics
📚 Grant and research opportunities

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#Calgary #YYC #CalgaryNews #PovertyReduction #EnoughforAll

With: Elias de Sousa, Régis Spindola, William Wiseman, Tiago Falcão Silva, World Bank Group, Ministry of Development and Social Assistance of Brazil , @brasil.gov.br

#SocialProtection #SocialAssistance #SUAS #Brazil #SocialPolicy #PovertyReduction #Inclusion

Senate committee hears widespread support for $300-per-child pilot to study cash benefits for families SB 6212 would create a families-with-children pilot delivering $300 per child per month to up to 1,000 households (with a larger control cohort receiving a small payment) beginning Jan. 1, 2027; proponents cited evidence from prior federal and local pilots while members asked about funding and timeline.

A new pilot program could provide families with $300 per child each month, potentially transforming the lives of children in Washington—will it be the game-changer we need?

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#WA #EconomicStability #CitizenPortal #ChildBenefits #PovertyReduction

#Cdnpoli #canadasky #davos #economy #povertyreduction

It's business as usual at the to of the food chain.

Adams County approves $185,000 amendment to expand 'SWAP Familiar Faces' rapid rehousing program The board approved Amendment 1 to the agreement with Homeless Home Incorporated to add $185,000 for the SWAP Familiar Faces rapid rehousing program, allocating 2026 budget dollars to provide up to one year of rental and utility subsidies with intensive case management for frequent SWAP users.

Adams County is investing $185,000 to expand its innovative rapid rehousing program, aiming to transform the lives of those facing homelessness.

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#AdamsCounty #CO #PovertyReduction #CitizenPortal #HousingStability

In this month's newsletter:

🧡 VCC honoured our leadership change through a Blackfoot transfer ceremony
⚖️ Find out how you can get free, confidential legal advice
🎆 Look back at what we accomplished in 2025

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Indian Community Action Plan should be implemented to address poverty, education – DPM Ahmad Zahid BUTTERWORTH: The Indian Community Action Plan launched in 2017 should be implemented by the Unity Government to address issues of urban poverty, education and job opportunities among the Indian community in this country. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said in this regard, he would ensure that Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan, who is currently responsible for Indian community affairs, would go to the field to support the community throughout the country, regardless of political party, to realise the implementation of the plan. Ahmad Zahid said that as Chairman of Barisan Nasional (BN), he was of […]

Indian Community Action Plan should be implemented to address poverty, education – DPM Ahmad Zahid #IndianCommunity #PovertyReduction #EducationForAll #JobOpportunities #CommunitySupport

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Lebanon's Social Affairs Minister Haneen Sid aims to rebrand the ministry for better development, enhancing operations amid a 40% budget increase to support 2 million citizens and facilitate Syrian refugee returns. #Lebanon #SocialDevelopment #PovertyReduction

A Philanthropic Green Light ($30 Million, That Is) for GreenLight Fund A large group of funders, including MacKenzie Scott and the NFL, are backing an expansion to the fund’s distinctive antipoverty model.

A large group of funders, including MacKenzie Scott and the NFL, are backing an expansion to the fund’s distinctive antipoverty model.

Connie Matthiessen(@cmatthiessen.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/3phx66e5

#GreenLightFund #PovertyReduction #SocialMobility #CommunityDevelopment

In this month's newsletter, we cover the latest on government budgets, Calgary’s living wage, and new research on poverty reduction policies and employment rates.

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This afternoon, Calgary City Council voted on the 2026 Mid-Cycle Budget Adjustment.

Stay tuned for a more in-depth analysis on the 2026 Mid-Cycle Adjustment in the coming week.

#Calgary #YYC #PovertyReduction #EnoughforAll #CalgaryNews

Resilience is most effective when social and economic perspectives are equally considered. #Climateadaptation, #povertyreduction, #genderequity, and #localeconomic #development often overlap in practice, even if addressed separately in policy.

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Advocates urge fast childcare vouchers and automatic early-intervention referrals for children entering shelter Providers, parents and city and state officials told the Joint Committee on Children and Families and Persons with Disabilities that House Bill 215 would immediately connect children in shelters to childcare and early-intervention services, shortening a process they say can now take about 30 days.

House Bill 215 could revolutionize support for Boston's children in shelters by streamlining access to crucial childcare and early-intervention services.

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#MA #BostonChildren #CitizenPortal #PovertyReduction #EarlyIntervention #ChildcareAccess

Discover how ICTs help #MSMEs reduce poverty and strengthen local economies

📽️ This 3-minute video breaks down the UNIDO framework on digital tools, enterprise growth, and inclusive development: youtu.be/qDAA1vVN6eE

#ICT4D #PovertyReduction #DigitalInclusion

Penang records zero extreme poverty since September 2025 – Exco GEORGE TOWN: Penang has recorded zero numbers of hardcore poor Heads of Household (KIR) since September after showing a consistent decline starting February 2025 based on the latest records from the Penang State Development Office, Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU). Penang Social Development, Welfare and Non-Muslim Affairs Committee Chairman Lim Siew Khim said the zero figure […]

Penang records zero extreme poverty since September 2025 – Exco #Penang #ExtremePoverty #SocialDevelopment #Welfare #PovertyReduction

Humanitarian Developments Drive BRICS Equity BRICS equity become the guiding force in the expanded union. With the addition of new members and partners

in4u.org/humanitarian... BRICS expands humanitarian impact! New members tackle poverty & resource gaps with collaborative solutions, health equity, & youth empowerment. Equity, action, results—millions across the Global South benefit. #BRICS #Equity #PovertyReduction #GlobalSouth

Barriers removed for couples in B.C. receiving disability assistance Starting Dec. 1, 2025, couples where both members receive disability assistance will receive the same support allowance as they would if they were two single people.

👏Well, this feels like good news! The BC government announced that couples on disability assistance will receive the same amount as a single person, no clawbacks. Nice! #community #povertyreduction news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

UN leaders hail adoption of Doha political declaration, push for implementation and financing At a closing press conference in Doha, UN officials said the World Summit for Social Development adopted the Doha political declaration and urged a shift from pledges to implementation, calling for a reformed global financial architecture and renewed focus on social protection, gender equality and climate‑sensitive policies.

Leaders at the World Summit for Social Development are calling for immediate action on poverty and inequality, pushing for a new global financial structure to support meaningful change.

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#US #DohaSocialDevelopment #CitizenPortal #PovertyReduction #ClimateAction #GenderEquality