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Nushrat Rahman

Nushrat Rahman

Nushrat Rahman covers issues related to economic mobility for the Detroit Free Press and Bridge Detroit as a corps member with Report for America, an initiative of The GroundTruth Project.

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Housing advocates call on Gov. Whitmer, Detroit leaders to repay overtaxed homeowners

By Nushrat Rahman | January 14, 2021
In Partnership With Detroit Free Press

Housing advocates on Wednesday evening called on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and local leaders to investigate inflated property taxes in Detroit and provide options for over-assessed homeowners to get a refund.

Emergencies and Risks (COVID-19)

Report: Michigan’s food insecurity problem only got worse during COVID-19 pandemic

By Nushrat Rahman | January 14, 2021
In Partnership With Detroit Free Press

An advisory group to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer tasked with identifying the causes and scope of food insecurity in Michigan — particularly as the COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated the problem — made several recommendations intended to address the issue.

Health and Welfare

Michigan families receiving SNAP benefits, food banks will get boost from stimulus package

By Nushrat Rahman | January 10, 2021

More than a million Michiganders using SNAP will see extra benefits loaded onto their Bridge cards while food banks await more federal support.

Health and Welfare

Instacart, Aldi extend SNAP benefits program to Michigan, offer free delivery

By Nushrat Rahman | January 5, 2021
In Partnership With Detroit Free Press

Michigan SNAP recipients can now use their benefits to purchase groceries online and have them delivered to their home or pick them up without a fee for their first three orders by mid-March, through a partnership between Aldi chain stores and online grocery platform Instacart.

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Deadlines for COVID-19 help loom: Congress makes progress. How to get help

By Nushrat Rahman | December 16, 2020
In Partnership With Detroit Free Press

Several protections to cushion the economic blow of the pandemic are expected to end this month. Congress announced progress Wednesday.

Civic and Community Information

Homeless shelters and providers across metro Detroit brace for a pandemic winter

By Nushrat Rahman | December 12, 2020

As COVID-19 cases surge and the temperature drops, homeless service providers across metro Detroit are seeing more need but must accommodate fewer people.

Health and Welfare

Detroit to extend moratorium on water shutoffs through 2022, says permanent end is in sight

By Nushrat Rahman | December 8, 2020

Detroit water activists — surprised by the announcement — have long advocated for a comprehensive water affordability plan that would stop water shutoffs.

Political and Public Policy Information

Bills could extend poverty tax exemption, increase outreach to low-income homeowners

By Nushrat Rahman | December 7, 2020

The pandemic prompted the proposed extension, which local governments would need to adopt.

Did you receive a yellow bag on your door about foreclosure? Here’s how to stay in your home.

By Nushrat Rahman | December 6, 2020

The last day to apply for a property tax exemption program for low-income homeowners is Dec. 14. Here’s what you need to know and how to apply.

Civic and Community Information

Agencies, nonprofits see increased demand for senior food deliveries

By Nushrat Rahman | December 2, 2020

Detroit organizations are seeing a spike in demand for food deliveries from seniors who are homebound, as COVID-19 cases surge.

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