State advocacy groups say West Virginia stands to gain from taxing billionaires. The Biden administration s "Billionaire Minimum Income Tax" would ensure that American households worth more than $100 million pay a tax rate of at least 20% of their full income. Executive Director of West Virginia Citizen Action Gary Zuckett said the move could add between $220 and $335 million a year in federal grants to the state s budget. .
Pennsylvania officials visited a personal-care home in York County on Wednesday to highlight the need for continued investment in the state s long-term care system, as outlined in Gov. Tom Wolf s proposed budget. Personal-care homes provide housing, meals and other assistance for older adults and people with disabilities. .
Public higher-ed students, staff and faculty are shedding light on the growing problem of campus debt held by state colleges and universities, and its effect on student fees. While the state used to pay for building costs on public college and university campuses, individual campuses more recently have had to take out loans to finance building projects. Revenue from auxiliary services such as student room and board often go toward debt payments. .
It remains unclear whether the federal government will make permanent last year s expansion of the Child Tax Credit. In the meantime, supporters in Minnesota argued the state could step in and approve its own version to prevent families from falling off the financial cliff. A new report from Washington University in St. .
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. .