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Cash isn’t the only thing guaranteed income programs can deliver
April 02, 2024 | News, FinanceData is starting to show that supplemental income programs can boost participants’ employment, housing stability and family well-being.
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Track opioid settlement payouts—to the cent—in your community
| News, FinanceDetermining how much money has arrived is the first step in assessing whether the settlements will make a dent in the nation’s addiction crisis.
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Billions in earmarks headed to states and cities
April 01, 2024 | News, FinanceThe funding comes despite conservative opposition to the federal government paying for specific local projects.
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It’s time to help more workers save for retirement
| News, FinanceCOMMENTARY | More states are considering voluntary automated savings programs for employees who lack access to a retirement plan at work.
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New Jersey senator proposes doubling casinos’ online wager tax rates
| Finance, NewsChange would more than double revenue streams that brought in $414M last year.
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Pro teams aim to score nicer stadiums—and maybe more—from the public
March 29, 2024 | News, FinanceSports teams are asking for millions of dollars in public subsidies to build or refurbish their stadiums, and many want to create nearby fan districts to boost their bottom lines too.
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Some low-wage earners must choose between pay raises and government assistance
| News, FinanceLawmakers in North Carolina heard from experts about the “benefits cliff” and how other jurisdictions are developing strategies to lessen its impact on low-income families.
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Senate at an ‘impasse’ over restoring child tax credit
March 28, 2024 | Finance, NewsRepublicans in the chamber oppose the way the credit is calculated, making the passage of the tax package approved by the House in February uncertain.
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States love March Madness. That’s a problem for many.
March 25, 2024 | News, FinanceAs more states have legalized sports betting, they’ve also seen a dramatic uptick in gambling addiction.
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Congress finally approves spending budget, nearly six months late
March 23, 2024 | News, FinanceThe vote in the House and Senate averts a shutdown and brings funding certainty. But several programs significant to state and local governments will see cuts.