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Use of Credit Information for Insurance
For the last several years, insurance companies have been using credit information to determine a consumer's level of risk before selling or renewing auto, home or renter insurance policies. Legislators in 22 states and Puerto Rico are addressing legislation regarding the use of credit information in insurance in the 2013 legislative session. More
Broad Drop in State Unemployment
Unemployment declined in April in 40 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rates rose in three states and remained steady in the remaining seven states. States with the highest job growth were Texas, New York and Florida. More
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| zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz | ! | Labor & Employment | Tax Credits for Working Families: Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) | Reports | 1/22/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=19276 | 19276_966 | Summary of federal tax credits for working and low-income families. |
| zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz | | Labor & Employment | EITC 2009-2012 Enactments | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 7/1/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=19478 | 19478_966 | This is a table of the enacted bills regarding earned income tax credits in 2009-2012. |
| zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz | | Labor & Employment | Tax Credits for Working Families | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 3/19/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=21098 | 21098_966 | The long-standing federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) puts cash into the hands of working poor families, and that can benefit local and state economies. The federal program delivered $48.7 billion to low-income workers in 2008. And 22 states offer additional tax credits. But too few people take advantage of the credit. |
| zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz | | Labor & Employment | Sales Tax Relief for Working Families | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 2/24/2006 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=21120 | 21120_966 | Policymakers are able to provide sales tax relief for low-income families through exemptions or other special programs. |
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