$5 billion in debt relief included in American Rescue Plan for farmers of color – WBNG-TV

(WBNG) — Included in the American Rescue Plan was $5 billion which is to dedicated toward providing debt relief for farmers of color. It’s part of a federal effort to reconcile years of discrimination in the farming community. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo responded to the bill Wednesday with a statement, writing: “Socially disadvantaged farmers have been…

Ratepayer drowning in debt denied relief

Download a PDF of this case study. After losing his business whilst battling crohn’s disease, Dean found the mounting bills hard to stay on top of. While applications for hardship to his bank and utilities company proved helpful, Dean’s local council was less understanding when it came to his overdue rates notices. “I couldn’t look…