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California’s Golden State Stimulus Check Program – Beat The February Deadline

It does not seem realistic that many hopeful Americans will receive further stimulus checks or payments from the Federal government in the United States of America. However, according to The Sun, stimulus payments in the form of the Golden State Stimulus programs are still being sent out to eligible Californians this year. Read on for more information on these stimulus programs as well as eligibility criteria.
To begin, under the first program – the Golden State Stimulus I program residents were eligible, and received, $1,200 and $600 respectively. According to the Golden State Stimulus II program, eligible Californian citizens received $1,100 stimulus payments issued up until January 2022. Let’s look at eligibility for these two programs.
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Golden State Stimulus Eligibility Criteria
Here are the qualifying criteria:
- You must have filled your 2020 Tax Returns.
- Be either an ITIN tax filler and made $75,000 or less, or A Californian Earned Income Tax Credit recipient.
- Resided in California for at least half of 2020 Tax year.
- You must have been a Californian resident on the date your payment was issued.
- Cannot be claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer.
Individual Tax Identification Number
An ITIN or ‘Individual Tax Payer Number’ is allocated to those who don’t have social security numbers or qualify for them and allows them to work in the state of California. The deadline for Californian residents to submit their tax returns for 2020 was on October 15, 2021. However, it is still possible to get a stimulus check or payment from the state.In fact, some 100,000 citizens are set to receive automatic stimulus payments from these programs in the next month. This is because citizens might still have been waiting for an ITIN number after the end of this deadline. If this might be the case you will be given extra time to file your taxes for this period. This will determine how much stimulus aid you are eligible for or qualify for.
Meet The February Deadline
You can apply for the Golden State Benefits stimulus payments – by using your ITIN number to file your tax returns before February 15, 2022 (as mentioned earlier) and if you have met all criteria you should then receive such payments after you file your tax returns for this period. Remember this is only in two weeks’ time – don’t miss the deadline!

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37 Year Old Ryan Marlow Loses His Grandmom; What Claimed Her Life?

Ryan Marlow, a pastor from Wilkis County lost his grandmother Margie recently. This news was confirmed by his wife Megan Marlow.
Ryan Marlow’s Passes Away

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The North Carolina pastor who has been in a coma since late September 2023 due to a swelling in his brain is being under extensive medical care.
Although his condition has improved he is still in a coma. His family members are already under deep stress because of his condition and now his grandmother’s sudden death has shattered them.
Marlow was deeply attached to his grandmother. Her death has shocked him as well since he has started responding to various things. Therefore, it will be safe to say that he has an idea that his grandmother has passed away.
The worst part is he is unable to express his grief verbally due to his physical condition. It is worth noting that Ryan Marlow has been receiving home healthcare. He was admitted to the hospital last month when he contracted a food-borne disease.

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Doctors discovered that Ryan had another UTI which is the primary reason behind the dramatic increase in his muscle tone. But fortunately, he has been recovering quite well.
His wife recently revealed that Ryan Marlow is getting stronger on the right side and is even making efforts to speak. In fact, he was once declared dead by the doctors but he came alive which was nothing less than a miracle.
How Did Ryan Marlow’s Grandmother Die?
Well, as announced by his wife Megan Marlow, his grandmother Margie was hospitalized for a few days back in their hometown.
She was diagnosed with pneumonia. Her condition deteriorated, ultimately leading to her death. It is really saddening that Eyan Marlow won’t be able to attend his grandmother’s funeral.
Her death in the early hours of January 20, 2023, has left everyone shocked. Many people are posting condolence messages over various social media platforms.

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People who knew Margie termed her to be a sweet and thoughtful lady. She was a loving and caring mother, wife, and grandmother.
She was fond of Ryan and was heartbroken when he went into a coma. He has been receiving healthcare in Tennessee for a few months therefore the grandmother-grandson due could not meet each other for the last time.
It is not known if Megan will attend Margie’s funeral since she has the one taking care of Ryan. She will probably not be able to leave him alone.
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Dave Silverbrand, the Reputed Hournalist Died at the Age of 76

The renowned journalist from King City, California, Dave Silverbrand left for his heavenly abode on January 6th, 2023. The heartbreaking news of his sudden departure was revealed by the North Coast News. The news channel has shared its heartfelt condolences to Silverbrand’s family and loved ones.

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Dave Silverbrand was suffering from a major illness in his lungs for the past few months and breathed his last at the St. Joseph Hospital surrounded by his family members. Silverbrand’s memories will stay vivid in everybody’s mind when in terms of journalism whether it is print or television. His followers have been devasted by the untimely departure of the great soul.
Who is Dave Silverbrand?
Dave Silverbrand was a recognized journalist, author, and TV personality in the USA. He has contributed much to the field of journalism which reflects his high intellect and knowledge. Silverbrand was born in King City, Salinas, California on August 13, 1946. After completing high school, he attended San Jose State to pursue journalism.

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Soon after graduating, Silverbrand started working as a news reporter at a local channel of Marine. He gradually earned popularity and secured a job at the WGME 13 channel in Portland, Maine. The journalist worked at the channel for more than 20 years. Eventually, he started liking events with human interests. This ultimately inspired Silverbrand to write his popular book Dave’s People: A Maine Television Adventure that got published in 1982.
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Dave Silverbrand’s second book Marvelous Mainers was released in 1984. He also wrote a regular column with the name Dave’s People in Times-Standard. He received much recognition for his feature-style writing. Silverbrand’s contribution to North Coast News is unmatchable in both print and television. He has worked on other channels such as KAEF TV and Access Humboldt channel. Along with that, he also taught journalism at the College of the Redwoods.
How did Dave Silverbrand die?
Dave Silverbrand was admitted to the hospital before Christmas 2022. He was getting treated with fluid in the lungs. The situation got severe in recent times and the beloved journalist breathed his last on 6th January 2023. As per the reports, a public funeral has been organized for the departed soul at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Eureka on January 13 where Silverbrand’s family and friends are expected to be present.

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Nina Winogradov, Silverbrand’s wife passed away before him in 2013. She died in an accident near a Eureka-based middle school. The couple spent 20 years together with love. Dave Silverbrand, the journalist who ruled his profession in the 1970s and 80s died at the age of 76 leaving his legacy behind.
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Inflation And Bills Surge – US Seniors Call For Stimulus Checks

Inflation is a growing concern that has made even the basic amenities quite expensive and out of reach for many. Continuous rise in the prices of fuel, food, and other basic necessities is a concern for both working individuals and seniors. Seniors have called for stimulus checks on this red-hot inflation with the continued bill surge.
Bills Surge And Inflation Are Ever Rising
In a report by The National Interest, Americans are facing high inflation even in 2022. The Consumer Price Index is skyrocketing rapidly year after year, making a hole in the pockets of commoners.
CNBC reported that approximately 20% of Americans struggled to pay their energy bill in full at least once during the last year. Fuel oil is roughly 40% more expensive than last year, electricity prices have risen by 6.3%, and natural gas prices have risen by nearly 25%.
This rise in fuel and energy prices has forced around 18% of Americans to keep their house at a temperature considered unhealthy and unsafe. Additionally, around 28% of Americans were forced to skip the necessities due to the inability to pay off the bills.
Struggle Of Seniors Is Still Here
Seniors who rely on Social Security for a living are bearing several issues due to rising energy prices. Beneficiaries did receive good news last fall when the Social Security Administration approved a 5.9% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for this year, which will increase Social Security payments by about $90 on average.
However, some experts believe that raises are still insufficient in the current environment.
On this dire issue the Social Security and Medicare policy analyst, Mary Johnson, for the Senior Citizens League, stated, “Social Security benefits have lost nearly one-third of their buying power, 32 percent, since 2000, about the length of a typical retirement.”
Need And Demand Stimulus Checks
Based on the various issues stated, the Senior Citizens League has been on its tiptoes and campaigning for months with the help of the petitions to get approval for the fourth round of the Stimulus Checks. The demand is to directly get $1400 in the accounts of the Social Security Recipients.
In addition to this one petition, six more stimulus check petitions are circulating with an estimated five million signatures.
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