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kpateonthehill.bsky.social
New research confirms what many have long known: social assistance rates across Canada are too low. They keep people living in poverty and homeless. 1/4

#GLBI #EndPoverty #Affordability #Housing #HumanRights #IncomeSupport #BillS206 #SenCA #CdnPoli
March 18, 2026 at 3:37 PM
lisatellstruth.bsky.social
We’ve had a gutful of #privatecontractors

They’ve ruined every essential #publicsector we rely on

#incomesupport

#JSPs are ghouls

#auspol
February 8, 2025 at 1:06 AM
lisatellstruth.bsky.social
today I am grateful& relieved 😮‍💨 for @australianlabor.bsky.social

for:

#medicare
#NDIS
#incomesupport (no cards)
#unions
#workersrights

So thankful the far right have been banished

🙏🏾

Can we please just pause & savour these wonderful programs/orgs that are only possible under Labor
a poster that says feeling grateful with flowers and leaves
ALT: a poster that says feeling grateful with flowers and leaves
media.tenor.com
May 4, 2025 at 1:17 AM
theacoss.bsky.social
ACOSS is demanding the urgent removal of the whole Targeted Compliance Framework due to shocking new revelations of potential illegality.
#auspol #incomesupport

Read more here: www.acoss.org.au/media_releas...
March 21, 2025 at 3:10 AM
judy-bug.bsky.social
Meanwhile #Alberta #conservative govt defends $280K carpet in Smith’s office while Ind. leg. member Sinclair said that #UCP spending is out of control & out of touch with a forecasted $5-billion deficit.

#abpoli #CDB #UCPCorruption #yeg #yyc #Cdnpoli #UCPCorruption #Disabilities #IncomeSupport
May 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
delpink.bsky.social
If you don't work, you're basically just "deemed useless" to society entirely. So is activism, volunteering, donating to or/helping charities, helping your neighbors and community somehow are not meaningful enough ways of contributing to society? #Capitalism is so shallow. #AISH #ADAP #IncomeSupport
June 18, 2026 at 12:36 AM
lnr.bsky.social
The past is another country, or at least principality? Whatever the hell Guernsey is:

www.gov.gg/incomesupport
Income support - States of Guernsey
Income support is a means tested benefit that enables all households in Guernsey and Alderney to access financial support sufficient to ensure an acceptable standard of living.
www.gov.gg
July 28, 2026 at 3:08 PM
lisatellstruth.bsky.social
Have you even watched it?

#medicare
#incomesupport
#housing
May 3, 2025 at 3:01 AM
mcrnbm.bsky.social
@ACOSS: We're calling for the immediate suspension of the Targeted Compliance Framework following revelations that income support payments may have been illegally cancelled, affecting at least 1,000 people.
#incomesupport #RaiseTheRate #auspol

Media Release:
acoss.org.au/media_release/…
December 3, 2024 at 1:56 AM
nonpareil.bsky.social
#IncomeSupport
#SurplusPopulations

#SocialMurder
*Aust Inst "Listen to the full episode of Dollars & Sense here, or wherever you listen to podcasts ⤵️"
🎧 australiainstitute.org.au/post/a-shock...
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punningstunts.bsky.social Dash Nehring @punningstunts.bsky.social · 7d
According to the AIHW, in the 22-64 age group, people on income support payments accounted for around 3 in 7 (43%) people who died due to suicide.

Even if you ignore the physical health impacts of poverty, our below-poverty payments and punitive mutual obligations systems are killing people.
australiainstitute.org.au The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 7d
New data shows Australians on JobSeeker are up to 10 times more likely to die than those not on welfare support.

Living in poverty has severe health impacts, and the JobSeeker rate is about 45% BELOW the poverty line.
#auspol @grogsgamut.bsky.social @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social
September 18, 2026 at 9:16 AM
tammy-w.bsky.social
Suspending #IncomeSupport should never be allowed by private companies (if at all), let alone entrusted to organisations that have never been known to fulfil even their primary functions - getting people jobs!!!

#JobSeeker #auspol @satpaper.bsky.social
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/law-cri...
Exclusive: JobSeeker payment system errors prompt review
The hunt for ‘anomalies’ in the JobSeeker compliance system will take months and the Department of Employment is unable to say if it is legal.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
December 7, 2024 at 12:40 AM
tammy-w.bsky.social
AGL fined for overcharging people trying to survive on #IncomeSupport payments.

Power is an essential service. Remind me why utilities were #Privatised?

#auspol
December 19, 2024 at 5:18 AM
danielbeland.bsky.social
This paper is part of a special issue of @OHLJ on “Canadians with Disabilities: Income Security and Tax Policy”. #Disability #DisabilityRights #incomesupport digitalcommons.osgoode.yorku.ca/ohlj/vol61/i...
Osgoode Hall Law Journal | Vol 61 | Iss 2
digitalcommons.osgoode.yorku.ca
December 7, 2024 at 5:41 PM
citizenptnewsil.bsky.social
Evanston City Council votes to extend guaranteed income to 102 households, providing crucial support of $500 a month for six months to families with young children and seniors in need.

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#EvanstonCookCounty #IL #IncomeSupport #CitizenPortal #CommunityAssistance
Evanston council expands guaranteed‑income extension to 102 households, narrows eligibility after debate
The Evanston City Council on April 27 approved expanding a second round of guaranteed income to 102 households citywide — $500 a month for six months — using remaining ARPA funds, with eligibility at 185% of the federal poverty level and two target groups: families with young children and residents 55 and older.
citizenportal.ai
May 1, 2026 at 10:47 AM
vimhs.bsky.social
"The Office of the [ #BC] Seniors Advocate...makes recommendations to government and service providers to address systemic issues in five areas: #healthcare; #housing; #incomesupport; #communitysupport; and #transportation" @srsadvocatebc.bsky.social #Canada www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/m...
Mid Island Elder College bringing B.C. Seniors Advocate to the area this week
Dan Levitt will give presentation at Nanoose Place on Sept. 20
www.nanaimobulletin.com
September 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
the-14.com
Ten million Canadians live in food-insecure households. The federal budget doesn’t help them
#Canada #FoodInsecurity #Poverty #CostOfLiving #FederalBudget #IncomeSupport #LowIncomeFamilies #Politics #Welfare #EconomicInequality #SupportVulnerable #Economy
the-14.com/ten-million-...
Ten million Canadians live in food-insecure households. The federal budget doesn’t help them | The-14
Canada’s budget ignores rising food insecurity, offering minor measures while millions struggle to afford basics, still showing urgent need for income support.
the-14.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:20 AM
the-14.com
Tariffs and a possible carbon-rebate rollback show the need for targeted income support
#Canada #Economy #Affordability #IncomeSupport #GST #HST #Tariffs #CarbonRebate #Poverty #CostOfLiving #Groceries #Essentials #LowIncome #Policy #TaxPolicy #CanadaUS
the-14.com/tariffs-and-...
Tariffs and a possible carbon-rebate rollback show the need for targeted income support | The-14
A Groceries and Essentials Benefit could help low-income Canadians facing rising costs from tariffs and a possible carbon-rebate rollback.
the-14.com
February 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM
citizenptnewswa.bsky.social
The Washington State Senate has just passed a groundbreaking bill that expands property tax relief for seniors and disabled veterans, potentially benefiting over 30,000 fixed-income residents!

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#WA #IncomeSupport #CitizenPortal #DisabilityAccess #TaxRelief
Senate expands senior property tax relief; bill consolidates exemptions and raises eligibility
Substitute Senate Bill 6,162 passed after floor amendments, expanding and simplifying the senior citizen property tax relief program with new income thresholds and a $7,500 standard deduction; sponsors estimate the change will add about 30,000 eligible fixed‑income residents.
citizenportal.ai
February 20, 2026 at 11:07 PM
citizenptnewsny.bsky.social
Albany County is set to accept over $1.1 million to help families cover rent, offering subsidies that could change lives!

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#AlbanyCounty #NY #IncomeSupport #HousingAssistance #CitizenPortal #SocialServices
County to accept $1.13 million state rental supplement allocation and amend DSS budget, officials say
Officials moved to accept a $1,125,750 allocation from the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance for a rental supplement program, amend the 2026 DSS budget, and continue subsidies that cover up to 85% of fair market rent while recipients pay 30% of income; staff said the program served 93 households in the prior fiscal year.
citizenportal.ai
May 28, 2026 at 7:25 PM
citizenptnewsga.bsky.social
DeKalb County is launching a groundbreaking water-debt forgiveness pilot on August 1, designed to help low-income households by offering credits for timely payments after a year.

Learn more here!

#DeKalbCounty #GA #IncomeSupport #CitizenPortal #WaterDebtForgiveness #CommunityWellbeing
DeKalb to pilot water-debt forgiveness program Aug. 1 aimed at households under 60% AMI
DeKalb County staff outlined a pilot that offers customers who sign an installment payment agreement (IPA) and remain engaged for a year a forgiveness credit equal to the payments they made; the Urban League will handle intake, the program starts Aug. 1, and staff will report back to FAB after several months of operation.
citizenportal.ai
July 10, 2026 at 2:53 PM
citizenptnewsny.bsky.social
Over 3.5 million households in New York could soon benefit from a groundbreaking Energy Affordability Program designed to provide larger discounts for those in greater need.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #NewYorkEnergyAffordability #IncomeSupport #EnergyAccess #CommunityOutreach
Public Service Commission explains who will qualify and how benefits vary
Rory Christian of the Public Service Commission said the enhanced program will work for both low‑income and median households, that many will be eligible automatically if they receive SNAP/Medicaid/SSI, and that benefit amounts will vary by income.
citizenportal.ai
September 16, 2026 at 9:12 PM
citizenptnewsma.bsky.social
Massachusetts is set to reopen access for income-eligible families on the CCFA wait list with a whopping $31 million in funding, potentially adding 2,100 new seats this fiscal year!

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#MA #ChildCareAccess #IncomeSupport #CitizenPortal #WorkforceDevelopment
EEC to use $31M from fair-share funds to reopen CCFA wait list; 2,100 seats targeted this year
The agency says roughly $31 million from a fair-share supplemental will reopen access for income-eligible families on the CCFA wait list — split about $20.5M for vouchers and $10.7M for contracted seats — and expects to operationalize about 2,100 additional seats in FY27.
citizenportal.ai
September 10, 2026 at 9:05 AM
wilayahmy.bsky.social
PM’s announcement benefits various layers of workers – Ramanan #PrimeMinister #NationalDay2026 #WorkersRights #GigEconomy #IncomeSupport
PM’s announcement benefits various layers of workers – Ramanan
KUALA LUMPUR: The announcement of six immediate initiatives by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in conjunction with the Prime Minister’s Address for National Day 2026 is considered capable of directly benefiting various layers of the country’s workforce. Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Ramanan Ramakrishnan said the benefits include low and middle-income workers, gig workers, …
dlvr.it
August 31, 2026 at 10:23 AM
citizenptnewsca.bsky.social
The latest report reveals shocking statistics about the dire housing situation among participants in Santa Clara County's Guaranteed Basic Income pilots, with 42% facing homelessness and over half spending 60% of their income on housing.

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#SantaClaraCounty #CA #IncomeSupport
County receives baseline report on Guaranteed Basic Income pilots
Office of Supportive Housing presented baseline data from three GBI cohorts: 42% of participants were unhoused or temporarily housed, 66% had incomes under $50,000 and many spent a majority of income on housing; staff described payment system updates and a 36‑month evaluation plan.
citizenportal.ai
August 21, 2026 at 12:37 AM