poverty line
Coverage of poverty line in the Nexus archive.
- Poverty line a limited marker, Hong Kong minister says, as aid focus expands to carers
Hong Kong's welfare minister defended the government's decision to drop the poverty line as an aid indicator, citing its limitations in identifying groups like carers. The government introduced a new 21-indicator framework to better identify vulnerable populations.
- Shocking salary to qualify for being low income in Orange County revealed
Orange County's new poverty line requires a high income to qualify as low-income, as set by the state's 2026 income limits. The updated thresholds highlight the rising cost of living in the area.
- Editorial | City Hall must make the most of ‘Fair Fares’ for eligible New Yorkers
The article urges Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin to expand the 'Fair Fares' program by increasing funding and improving accessibility. The program offers discounted transit fares for low-income New Yorkers, but faces challenges in enrollment and limited coverage of express buses and commuter rail. Expanding eligibility to 350% of the poverty line and including additional transit modes could save costs and reduce commute times for thousands.