low-income

Society

More help for undergrads’ basic, child care needs could up Kentuckians’ earning power

Sarah Ladd

Kentuckians need better access to child care and basic needs like food and housing to ensure higher postsecondary degree attainment, a statewide report released Monday says.

Amazon hopes to start delivering more Prime packages to lower-income customers by cutting the monthly fee for qualifying shoppers.

Business & Economy

Amazon Lowers Prime Membership Rate For Low-Income Customers

Doreen McCallister

Amazon and Walmart are in a battle for low-income shoppers. Now Amazon is cutting the $10.99 monthly rate on its Prime membership to $5.99 for people who receive government assistance.

The $25 million Labre Place in Miami was built using the low-income housing tax credit program. It's named for the patron saint for the homeless and is now home to 90 low-income residents, about half of whom were once homeless.

Government & Politics

Affordable Housing Program Costs More, Shelters Fewer

Laura Sullivan

The low-income housing tax credit program gave way to a booming $8 billion private industry, but as tax credits for companies increased, the number of housing units being built for the poor fell.