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09/22/21
  • Federal Issues
  • Poverty
  • Income and Work

Federal policy action protected health, economic well-being during pandemic

Federal COVID-19 relief actions reduced hardship during the pandemic and the dramatic economic disruption it caused in...
09/21/21
  • Income and Work
  • Federal Taxes
  • Child Care
  • Racial Equity
  • Federal Issues
  • Federal Budget
  • Blogs

Dear Congress: It's time to pass historic investments

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If Congress makes the right choices, recovery legislation could lead to historic reductions in economic and racial inequality in Minnesota and across the country.
07/20/21
  • Income and Work
  • Poverty
  • Federal Taxes

A brief rundown on the expanded Child Tax Credit

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Here we break down some basic information as to who is eligible for the Child Tax Credit, how much families will receive, and how families can receive their credits.
06/29/21
  • Racial Equity
  • Income and Work
  • Federal Issues

Improved UI benefits needed for a safe, equitable recovery

Unemployment insurance (UI) benefits have been a financial lifeline for many workers and their families who lost jobs...