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By Amanda Quintana Apr 16, 2021 6:54 PM MADISON, Wis. The Biden Administration’s American Rescue Plan is estimated to cut child poverty in half this year, with the help from both stimulus checks and an expansion of the child tax credit. For families that qualify, it will be a $3,600 credit for each child under age six. For children ages six to 17, the credit is $3,000, increased from $2,000. “The expansion of the child tax credit is projected to benefit 92% of all Wisconsin children because it’s going to provide more relief for families of over a million children in our state and it will specifically help lift over 46,000 children out of poverty in Wisconsin,” said Hayley Chesnik at United Way Dane County. ....
MADISON, Wis. The Biden Administration’s American Rescue Plan is estimated to cut child poverty in half this year, with the help from both stimulus checks and an expansion of the child tax credit. For families that qualify, it will be a $3,600 credit for each child under age six. For children ages six to 17, the credit is $3,000, increased from $2,000. “The expansion of the child tax credit is projected to benefit 92% of all Wisconsin children because it’s going to provide more relief for families of over a million children in our state and it will specifically help lift over 46,000 children out of poverty in Wisconsin,” said Hayley Chesnik at United Way Dane County. ....
February is Black History Month, one of the times we pay homage to generations of Black Americans who overcame adversity and inspired our great nation through their perseverance and accomplishments. Black History Month is not only a great time to bring awareness to black history & culture, we can also bring awareness to black-owned businesses in the Madison community. Over the month of February, DJ Fusion will connect with unique, local, Black-owned businesses, each of whom will share a piece of Black history that is personal to them or something that may not have been taught, traditionally, in schools. Now more than ever is the time to bring Unity in the Community! ....