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. .