With tax season winding down, efforts continue to spread the word about Minnesota s new Child Tax Credit. Outreach leaders say it s another way to help struggling households land on firmer financial ground. Under the plan approved by lawmakers last year, families who qualify will receive up to $1,750 per child, with no limits on the number of children for filers claiming the credit. .
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Critics say a bill passed by West Virginia lawmakers increases the bureaucratic red tape folks who rely on unemployment benefits have to navigate and could financially hurt families already struggling with the high cost of living and ongoing inflation. Kelly Allen, executive director with the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, said the bill includes new reporting from employers and job research requirements for recipients, but keeps the maximum number of benefits available at 26 weeks. "Safety-net kind of programs like this, that help bridge families between jobs and keep them economically secure, is a really important tool," Allen said. " .
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice’s administration has been characterized by flat budgets and record surpluses that helped cut the state’s income tax last year.