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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 & EmploymentTax Credits for Working Families: Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)Reports1/22/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1927619276_966Summary of federal tax credits for working and low-income families.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Labor & EmploymentEITC 2009-2012 Enactments Bill Summaries/ Databases7/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1947819478_966This is a table of the enacted bills regarding earned income tax credits in 2009-2012.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Labor & EmploymentTax Credits for Working FamiliesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/19/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2109821098_966The 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 & EmploymentSales Tax Relief for Working FamiliesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/24/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2112021120_966Policymakers are able to provide sales tax relief for low-income families through exemptions or other special programs.
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