A group that advocates for low- and middle-income families in Connecticut says there must be ways to make the state tax system more fair. A community budget forum this Thursday, will focus on the impact of Connecticut s tax system and labor policies on families. The forum, by Connecticut Voices for Children, will examine ways the state could see more economic justice. .
The amount of income tax Kentucky residents pay is slated to decrease slightly beginning next year, but experts say the Federal Reserve s decision to hike interest rates has set the stage for an impending recession, and they re concerned more tax cuts could drain the state budget and impact critical public services. Jason Bailey, executive director of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, said the state uses tax funds to help communities rebuild from natural disasters. He argued given the level of devastation from the recent flooding in eastern Kentucky, the state must be able to help provide safe housing, water access and other basic needs for thousands of people as winter approaches. .
APPLETON, Wis. In Appleton today, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski hosted a roundtable to hear directly from small business owners about the important i
Wisconsin is one of 33 states allowing Social Security benefits to be extended to teachers. As the future of the program is debated, a retired educator said keeping certainty in place is crucial if the country doesn t want more people leaving the profession. On the campaign trail, some Republican candidates have floated ideas opponents argued would either cut or eliminate the program. .