Public Assistance
Coverage of Public Assistance in the Nexus archive.
- Local leaders urge President Trump to grant access to federal assistance for flood recovery
Local leaders are asking President Trump to provide federal assistance for flood recovery efforts, including public assistance for government infrastructure and individual aid for Texans.
- Suffolk police seek help solving 1988 murder cold case
Suffolk police are seeking public assistance to solve the 1988 murder of Terrence Montgomery. The case remains unsolved, and authorities are asking for any information that could lead to a resolution.
- Nearly 865K New Yorkers collected welfare over past year — most in almost 30 years: ‘Communist playbook 101’
New York City provided cash assistance to nearly 865,000 people over the past year, marking the largest welfare caseload in almost 30 years. Spending on public assistance reached a record $2.7 billion, according to a Post review of city records.
- Trump Administration Restricts Green Cards for Immigrants on Public Assistance
The Trump Administration has restricted green cards for immigrants receiving public assistance. People lined up outside a Los Angeles building housing offices for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
- FEMA approves $16 million in additional winter storm recovery funds for Tennessee
FEMA has approved $16 million in additional winter storm recovery funds for Tennessee, allocated through the Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs. The funds include $14.6 million for infrastructure repairs and debris removal, with specific amounts designated to electric companies, counties, and public facilities. An additional $1.4 million will support hazard mitigation projects to reduce future disaster risks.