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fromThe Oaklandside
23 hours ago

Over 2,000 East Bay residents bought e-bikes with vouchers in the last 6 months

Ava Community Energy, formerly East Bay Community Energy, partnered with the Alameda County Transportation Commission, the county transit funder, to launch a $10 million fund in July to offer significant rebates to adult customers for the purchase of new electric bikes. The program provides $1,000 toward the cost of a standard e-bike or $1,500 toward the cost of a cargo or adaptive e-bike for people who qualify as low-income, with $400 and $900 rebates, respectively, for other county residents.
Environment
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Tuna, beans, Spam: Trump's tariffs threaten the canned foods millions rely on to survive

Canned foods are crucial for low-income individuals facing food insecurity amid rising prices due to tariffs.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
6 months ago

NYC Council pushes to expand Fair Fares transit discounts to more low-income New Yorkers

Councilmembers urge Mayor Adams to expand Fair Fares eligibility for low-income New Yorkers to improve access to public transportation.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

States try to revive Medicaid work requirements, worrying some low-income Americans

Proposals to mandate work for Medicaid recipients raise concerns about healthcare access for low-income individuals and those with disabilities.
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