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The House has restored the child tax credit. Here’s how it would work.
February 01, 2024 | News, FinanceIf the Senate approves the tax package, low-income households would receive between $670 and $730 in benefits per child, much less than during the pandemic.
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House passes bipartisan tax bill
January 31, 2024 | News, FinanceThe measure restores some of the popular expanded child tax credit, as well as a credit that helps states build affordable housing.
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Does your state have strict gun laws? Chances are it saw a drop in gun homicides.
| News, ManagementA new analysis from the left-leaning Center for American Progress says there is a correlation between a state’s gun laws and its shooting homicides.
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More cities offer broadband service, study says
January 29, 2024 | News, InfrastructureThe pandemic and federal funding has spurred the growth of municipally owned internet in the past two years as cities look to offer cheaper service.
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AI is helping police solve more crimes, but some are still worried
January 26, 2024 | News, Emerging TechAt a recent Senate hearing, concerns were raised about false arrests and how little is known about the accuracy of some AI products.
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FEMA to overhaul disaster aid to better help those most in need
January 25, 2024 | News, FinanceThe changes would address “the inequitable distribution of benefits” and help more low-income and homeless people.
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3 actions for cities fighting antisemitism and Islamophobia
January 22, 2024 | Management, NewsMayors met last week to discuss how to deal with an increase in hate crimes amid the war in Gaza.
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Congress averts shutdown for third time in four months
January 18, 2024 | News, ManagementA short-term spending deal was passed on a bipartisan vote in both the House and Senate. But, as some hoped, it does not provide additional funding for two critical programs helping low-income Americans.
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A short-term spending deal has been reached that would keep the government open until March
January 17, 2024 | News, FinanceThe deal, though, doesn’t include funding for two critical programs for low-income people.
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Child tax credit revived under proposal in Congress
January 16, 2024 | News, FinanceNegotiators in the House and Senate reached a deal on a proposal to restore the popular credit, as well as one that helps build housing for low-income families.