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Pritzker Enacts 68 New Laws Impacting Drivers, Immigrants, and More in Illinois

July 21, 2024 by anuja01

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed 68 bills into law, bringing changes that will affect drivers, immigrants, child victims, and mobile home communities across the state. These laws stem from the legislative session that concluded in May, during which the Illinois General Assembly approved over 450 bills. One of the significant new laws is House … Read more

Massachusetts Representative Advocates for Expansion of State Earned Income Tax Credit

March 22, 2024 by anuja01

In a bid to address economic disparities and support low-income households, Representative Andy X. Vargas of Haverhill, Massachusetts, is championing the expansion of the state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to include immigrants currently ineligible due to their immigration status. Vargas, alongside immigrant advocates, is pushing for this expansion to be included in the fiscal … Read more