ND: Poverty Issues
Federal funds drying up to keep internet service on for low-income households
Low-income households across the United States now face a deadline to sign up for federal funds that give them a break on their monthly internet bills…
Minimum wage policy still varies across U.S.
Bills are pending in Congress to boost the federal minimum wage, which remains at $7.25 an hour. Separately, many states increased their wage …
ND panel gets detailed view of homelessness around the state
North Dakota's affordable housing gaps came into focus at a public hearing yesterday. A legislative committee, tasked with studying the issue…
ND childcare crisis: What's the next step during session gap?
North Dakota's special legislative session on budget technicalities did not bring many surprises. Groups wanting to see more action on child care …
With emerging data, ND housing needs come into focus
More than 65% of North Dakotans say housing is the state's biggest overall need. That's according to new community-level survey data. The findings …
New Poverty Data Spurs Urgent Calls to Reverse Trends
The U.S. Census Bureau is out with new findings showing that the nation's child poverty rate has more than doubled, to 12%. Policy experts say a key …
Starting the School Year Right: Relief Options for Kids in Low Income Settings
The start of a new school year can bring added stress to families, especially those experiencing poverty. In North Dakota, community-level …
Amid Record Demand, Community Health Centers Confront Key Obstacles
This week is National Health Center Week. The facilities help to close care gaps in underserved communities, and regional and national leaders hope …
Giving Low-Income North Dakotans a Hand with Internet Costs
North Dakota will soon boost its infrastructure for high-speed internet, thanks to the latest federal subsidy. In the meantime, low-income households …
Policy Experts 'Look Under the Hood' for Child Well-Being in ND
An annual report measuring child well-being in the U.S. said several benchmarks have worsened. States like North Dakota fared better in the overall …
Feds Launch Housing Access Effort for LGBTQ Youth
Pride Month serves as a celebration of the LGTBQ community, but it also can raise awareness of challenges these individuals face. That includes youth …
ND Prepares for Deeper Dive Into Housing, Other Needs
May is Community Action Month, and in North Dakota, groups trying to help households escape poverty are gathering feedback on which obstacles are the …