Florida’s Grim Reality: 27 Shootings in 2024 Highlight National Divide on Gun Control Definitions

Orlando, Fla. – The United States continues to grapple with the complexities of gun violence, a pressing issue spotlighted by multiple incidents across the nation this year. Florida, a notable contributor to the national tally, has recorded 27 shootings in a year that has seen 446 nationwide, according to data from the Gun Violence Archive. The debate over gun control grows more polarized as Americans find themselves divided not just over solutions but also over …

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Access Expanded for Supplemental Security Income Recipients with New Rules and Definitions by Social Security Administration

Atlanta, Georgia – The Social Security Administration recently announced significant changes to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit program. The adjustments aim to broaden the qualification criteria for SSI, increase payment amounts for some recipients, and alleviate reporting burdens for individuals in public assistance households. Starting September 30, 2024, the new rule will expand the definition of a “public assistance household” to include those receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments. Additionally, it will apply …

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