Maryland Lawmakers Pursue Initiatives to Combat Child Hunger Proposed Bills Aim to Alleviate Hunger Among Youth of Maryland According to the Baltimore Sun, Maryland lawmakers are working on plans to help hungry children. One proposal Senate Bill 35/House Bill 666 wants to increase the minimum amount of money families get from SNAP. This could help … Read more
Foreign-born workers are emerging as a pivotal force behind the resurgence of the U.S. economy post-pandemic, with analysts attributing a significant portion of recent labor market growth to immigrants. According to an analysis by the Economic Policy Institute, immigrants accounted for approximately 50% of the recent expansion in the labor market between January 2023 and … Read more
St. Joseph City Council Deliberates Partnership with Habitat for Humanity HUD Funds to Construct Four New Affordable Homes in St. Joseph According to KQ 2, the St. Joseph City Council met on Monday to discuss teaming up with Habitat for Humanity to help people with lower incomes find affordable homes. They want to use money … Read more
Home Maintenance and Repairs Through Tax Refund Financial Wisdom According to the Ascent, as tax day approaches people are excited about getting their tax refunds. Many see it as a chance to buy something nice for themselves. But experts say it’s smarter to use the tax refund money wisely. One idea is to spend it … Read more
House Bill Aims to Boost Businesses and Support Families Debate Ensues Over Fairness and Priorities According to Market Watch, a new House bill aims to help businesses by cutting their taxes and giving more money to families through a bigger child tax credit. But some people are worried because the House bill also wants to … Read more
Georgia Considers Gun Safety Incentive with House Bill 971 Bipartisan Backing for Gun Safety Tax Credit According to WGXA News, Lawmakers in Georgia are working on a new law called House Bill 971 to make guns safer. If this House Bill 971 passes people in Georgia can get a $300 discount on their taxes. They … Read more
Debate Over Child Tax Credit Refundable Aspect Hope for Compromise According to Finger Lakes 1, Senate Republicans are debating the refundable part of the child tax credit expansion with some unsure due to its similarity to welfare and use of the previous year’s earnings. This disagreement about child tax credit along with funding debates, stalls … Read more
Hope for Affordable Childcare Bill Importance of Childcare Bill Support According to the Washington Examiner, families in Pennsylvania who struggle to afford childcare bills might have hope with a new idea. Lawmakers met to talk about a bill that could help families and businesses. Representative Rep. Liz Hanbridge, says childcare bills are important for people … Read more
A Growing Trend in 2024 Clean Vehicle Credit – Incentivizing Eco-Friendly Transportation According to Pocket-Lint, in 2024 there will be lots of new electric cars coming out. These cars are good because they give you a smooth ride, go fast, and help the environment by cutting down on pollution. The US government wants more people … Read more
Marlow Residents Approve Budget Increase and Allocate Funds for Infrastructure Disagreement Arises Over Proposed Reduction of Veterans Tax Credit According to Sentinel Source, Americans in Marlow had a meeting where they agreed on almost everything. They decided on a budget of $982,267 which is 9.6 percent more than last year. They also set aside money … Read more