$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…

AT&T’s $43 billion deal with Discovery will help it reduce debt ahead of costly 5G build-out – MarketWatch

AT&T Inc. is spinning off its WarnerMedia business in a deal with Discovery Communications Inc. as the telecommunications giant refocuses its attention on its wireless business and looks to reduce its debt position ahead of a costly 5G build-out. The two companies formally announced plans to combine AT&Ts T, -0.87% WarnerMedia business with Discovery Inc.s…