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Gov. Kate Brown s State of the State address kicked off Oregon s short legislative session, and organizations advocating for diverse communities are watching closely. Brown gave her final address as Oregon governor virtually this year. .
A newly expanded tax credit program for low-income people means more Arkansans are eligible than ever, and advocacy groups hope to spread the word, so residents don t miss out on the potential income boost. Through temporary support from the American Rescue Plan, 19- to 24-year-olds and people 65 and older without children will qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for the first time. Workers without kids can receive up to $1,500 in tax breaks, reaching more than 173,000 Arkansans. .
Minnesota s new legislative session is underway. Even in an off-budget year, spending will be a main focus, thanks to a projected $7 billion surplus. Some groups say it gives the state a chance to make historic child care investments. .