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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

State Budget Update: Spring 2013

States continue to move along a familiar path of slow and steady growth as the four-year anniversary of the official end of the Great Recession approaches, according to NCSL's newly released report, “State Budget Update: Spring 2013.” More

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!Tax Credits for Working Families: Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)Reports1/22/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1927619276Summary of federal tax credits for working and low-income families.
!Individual Development AccountsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/22/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2573425734A lack of savings can result in financial hardship for families that face sudden crises such as a job loss. Individual development accounts and other asset building strategies encourage families to establish savings and accumulate assets, in addition to income, to gain economic stability so that they are better able to weather financial setbacks.
Working Families: A Legislative Point of View Multimedia1/9/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2549825498Watch as four meeting participants discuss the most pressing issues for working families in their states including unemployment, the rising cost of education, and the overall uncertainty about the future. The participants share what they have done in their states to tackle these challenges including helping people start a business and working with higher education to match skills with available jobs.
State Family and Medical Leave LawsBill Summaries/ Databases12/31/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1848818488Chart of State Family Medical Leave Laws with provisions similar to the Federal FLMA and Parental Leave for Children's educational activities.
StateStats: How Are the Kids?Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2415324153Anyone following the news has heard that more American children are living in poverty now than in 2000. What they may not know, however, is that although economic conditions have worsened, children are experiencing better health and are doing better in school.
State Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Programs Administered Through State Department of TransportationReports10/23/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2152721527The U.S. Department of Transportation has administered the Business Enterprise (DBE) program since 1983. Eleven states administer a state DBE program in conjunction with the federal DBE program.
Minority Business Development: State Certification ProgramsReports10/15/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1995919959Directory of Minority Owned Business State Programs/Offices
Working Families: North DakotaReports8/28/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2522425224A profile of North Dakota's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
History of Legislative Action Related to the Opportunities for Working Families ForumBill Summaries/ Databases8/26/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2361523615This timeline reflects legislative action in states that have attended the NCSL Opportunities for Working Families Forum from 2003-2012.
2012 Legislative Summit: Working Families Related SessionsMeetings8/10/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2454924549This page contains links to presentations and audio clips to Legislative Summit sessions covering results based accountability, tax expenditures, and a review of KIDSCOUNT 2012 results.
Going (Almost) PaperlessArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/25/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2504125041After 77 years, the savings bond is going digital.
EITC 2009-2012 Enactments Bill Summaries/ Databases7/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1947819478This is a table of the enacted bills regarding earned income tax credits in 2009-2012.
IDA 2009-2012 Enactments Bill Summaries/ Databases7/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1949819498This is a table of the enacted bills regarding individual development accounts in 2009-2012.
Opportunities for Working Families - Agendas and PresentationsMeetings6/28/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2075220752View a summary of the Opportunities for Working Families Forum and agendas and presentations by our speakers from 2003-2012.
[Working Families 2012] State Team Reports Multimedia6/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2495524955States report out their action plans.
[Working Families 2012] Program: Opportunities for Working FamiliesMultimedia6/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2495624956Learn about the work of the Annie E. Casey Foundation and consider the opportunities for philanthropy and policy makers to work together to improve life outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
[Working Families 2012] Asset BuildingMultimedia6/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2495724957Hear about asset building and policies that encourage working families to gain financial stability.
[Working Families 2012] State Team Time: What to ExpectMultimedia6/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2495824958Legislators who have attended previous meetings discussed the value of state action planning to working families in their states.
[Working Families 2012] Money is Still Tight: Investments that Make a DifferenceMultimedia6/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2495924959Hear about effective policies to support working families, make the best use of public dollars and have a positive effect on the bottom line.
[Working Families 2012] Jobs and the Economy: What Can Legislators Do About It? Multimedia6/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2496024960Learn how legislators can help build a skilled workforce that meets the needs of employers and helps families gain the skills and credentials they need to be successful in the changing economy.
[Working Families 2012] Evaluating State Tax Incentives for Jobs and GrowthMultimedia6/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2496124961Learn about state action to assess whether tax incentives deliver a strong return on taxpayers dollars.
[Working Families 2012] Doorways to Dreams: Innovative Ways to Encourage SavingsMultimedia6/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2496224962Hear about policies that encourage families to save their money.
[Working Families 2012] Getting the Most for Your Money: Public Investments in Programs that WorkMultimedia6/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2496324963Learn how the Washington Legislature uses its research and evaluation capacity to inform decision making.
Podcast: Earned Income Tax CreditsMultimedia3/28/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2452124521The federal earned income tax credit is designed to help low-to moderate-income, working people get ahead. These tax credits may provide incentives to work and the tools to build their financial assets and savings.Twenty-five states and the District of Columbia have their own EITC laws to offer additional benefits. The average credit was $2,240 in 2010, yet around 20 percent of eligible people do not claim their credit during tax season.
Asset Limits in Public ProgramsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/13/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2410424104More than 46 million people receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (food stamps), and almost 4.5 million receive Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) assistance. Eligibility for these programs is based on income and sometimes the value of assets—a savings account, house or car. Assets are considered to help ensure the benefits aren’t abused and are reaching the people who really need them.
Saving for a Chance to WinArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/13/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2410624106National savings rates have been creeping higher—from below zero in 2005 up to 5 percent in July 2011—with more consumers saving as rainy days continue. Money managers recommend consumers have at least three to six months of mandatory expenses saved in case of an emergency. To encourage people to save, a few financial institutions have been offering prizes with savings programs to test whether a chance to win will motivate consumers.
Working Families: MichiganReports1/10/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2407724077A profile of Michigan's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: Maryland Q and AArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/4/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2404424044A Q and A with Maryland legislator about opportunities for working families.
Working Families Featured State: MarylandReports12/16/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2398523985Maryland's role in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Webinar: Policies to Encourage SavingsMultimedia12/9/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2377323773Saving money for emergencies and for the future can be difficult. Research shows that one quarter of Americans have no savings and 60 million adults do not have or underutilize a bank account. In these tight budget times it has become more important to encourage constituents to save to weather financial storms. Hear how legislators have worked to boost savings in their states with split refunds and prize linked savings.
Podcast: Policies to Encourage SavingsMultimedia11/23/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2410524105Saving money for future emergencies can be difficult. Research shows that 25 percent of Americans have no savings. One way people can save is to commit part of their federal tax refund to a savings account or U.S. savings bond. Many taxpayers, however, are unaware of these options.
Encouraging Savings at Tax TimeArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/27/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2377823778Saving money for future emergencies can be difficult. Research shows that 25 percent of Americans have no savings and an estimated 25 percent of U.S. households do not have or rarely use a bank account. One way people can save is to commit part of their federal tax refund to a savings account or U.S. savings bond. Many taxpayers, however, are unaware of these options.
State Financial Assistance Programs Supporting Small BusinessesReports10/24/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2236622366State Financial Assistance Programs Supporting Small Businesses
Working Families: MinnesotaReports8/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2343223432Working Families: Minnesota
Working Families: AlabamaReports8/18/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2342023420A profile of Alabama's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
2011 Legislative Summit: Working Families Related SessionsMeetings8/9/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2347123471This page contains links to presentations and audio clips to Legislative Summit sessions covering results based accountability, grade level reading and a review of KIDSCOUNT 2011 results.
[Working Families 2011] Public/Private Partnerships to End Hunger in AmericaMultimedia7/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2328523285Participants were briefed on a public/private partnership between NCSL and a number of private corporations to improve the availability of healthy food for hungry families, and about ways to increase efficiencies in public programs.
[Working Families 2011] A Path Forward: Programs and Policies That WorkMultimedia7/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2328623286Legislators face significant challenges in shaping public policy and establishing funding priorities for social services. Legislators had a conversation with the nation’s most leading authority on federal welfare reform about the history of the law and where low-income working families are headed in the future.
[Working Families 2011] Opportunities for Working Familes Meeting Program Overview and WelcomeMultimedia7/18/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2327423274Listen to the program overview including an introduction to the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
[Working Families 2011] JOBS: Matching Skills with Employer Demand Multimedia7/18/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2327723277American employers are unable to find skilled workers to fill jobs that require more than a high school education but less than a four year degree. What is the role for state legislatures to assure that public spending matches marketable skills to meet demand?
[Working Families 2011] State Team Time: What to ExpectMultimedia7/18/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2327823278Legislators who have attended previous Forums discussed the value of state action planning to working families in their states.
[Working Families 2011] Earned Income Tax CreditMultimedia7/18/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2327923279The federal Earned Income Tax Credit returns millions of dollars each year to low-income working families. Lawmakers were briefed about federal and state EITCs and learn about private sector initiatives and community outreach.
[Working Families 2011] Doorways to DreamsMultimedia7/18/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2328023280As many families work to get ahead, saving money for emergencies and for the future can be difficult. In this session, hear about creative strategies that aim to make it easier for families to save through public/private innovation.
[Working Families 2011] Results First: Public Investments in Programs that WorkMultimedia7/18/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2328123281In tight budget times, lawmakers are looking for ways to save taxpayer dollars. Participants were briefed about a new philanthropic initiative to help states assess the cost effectiveness of spending for public programs.
[Working Families 2011] Pay for Success/Social Impact BondsMultimedia7/18/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2328223282The panel discussed the emerging field of social innovation and ways that public and philanthropic investors can deliver better results in public programs.
Webinar: Helping Working Families Build Financial Security Multimedia6/3/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2244322443Guest speaker Heather McCulloch, founder of Asset Building Strategies (ABS), gives an overview of asset building and present policies that encourage working families to gain financial stability.
Glossary of Terms: Working Families PolicyArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/1/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2361923619This document contains definitions of terms used in working families policy.
Working Families: OverviewReports11/15/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2184121841An overview of Opportunities for Working Families project.
Working Families: A Legislator's MessageReports11/15/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2184221842A message about Opportunities for Working Families from Representative Ro Foege
Working Families: Iowa Q and AReports11/15/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2185221852A Q and A with Iowa legislator about opportunities for working families.
Working Families: Washington Q and AReports11/15/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2185321853A Q and A with a Washington legislator about opportunities for working families.
Working Families: Pennsylvania Q and AReports11/15/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2185421854A Q and A with a Pennsylvania legislator about opportunities for working families.
Working Families: Rhode Island Q and AReports11/15/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2185621856A Q and A with a Rhode Island legislator about opportunities for working families.
Working Families Featured State: IowaReports11/15/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2170721707Iowa's role in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families Featured State: WashingtonReports11/15/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2183221832Washington's role in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families Featured State: PennsylvaniaReports11/15/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2183421834Pennsylvania's role in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families Featured State: Rhode IslandReports11/15/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2183521835Rhode Island's role in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
2010 Legislative Summit: Working Families Related SessionsMeetings8/5/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2094520945This page contains presentations and audio clips where available to Legislative Summit sessions related to working families policy options including presentations on results based accountability and asset building.
Opportunities For Working Families: Leadership Forums, ArchivesMeetings6/30/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1328813288Agendas and Presentations from Working Families Meetings 2010-2003
[Working Families 2010] Opportunities for Working Families: A Common Sense AgendaMultimedia6/28/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2116621166This session provided information about vulnerable children and families in the United States and ways to boost low-income families into the financial mainstream.
[Working Families 2010] The Role of Workforce and Economic Development in Preparing for 21st Century JobsMultimedia6/28/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2116721167This session featured a conversation between two national experts, Ken Poole and Fred Dedrick, and the audience about the role of economic development and workforce development in supporting job creation in their states and districts.
[Working Families 2010] State Team Time: What to ExpectMultimedia6/28/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2116821168Legislators who have attended previous meetings will discuss the value of state action planning to working families in their states. State teams will then break into small groups to identify an issue to work on during the meeting.
[Working Families 2010] Getting the Most for Your Money: Public Investments in Programs that WorkMultimedia6/28/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2116921169This session focused on how the Washington Legislature uses its research and evaluation capacity to inform decision making.
[Working Families 2010] Innovative Policies to Improve College Access and Success Multimedia6/28/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2117021170Participants were briefed on recent state actions to increase college access and success for working families and low-income students.
[Working Families 2010] Maximizing Public InvestmentsMeetings6/28/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2118221182Meeting participants heard about ways that states can make it easier for struggling families to access benefits and maximize federal investments.
Working Families: AlaskaReports6/1/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2183721837A profile of Alaska's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: MarylandReports6/1/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2186421864A profile of Maryland's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: WashingtonReports6/1/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2190121901A profile of Washington's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: MaineReports6/1/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2189321893A profile of Maine's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: TexasReports6/1/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2189621896A profile of Texas' participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: ConnecticutReports6/1/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2187121871A profile of Connecticut's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: IowaReports6/1/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2187721877A profile of Iowa's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: NebraskaReports6/1/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2188221882A profile of Nebraska's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: New MexicoReports6/1/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2188321883A profile of New Mexico's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: Rhode IslandReports6/1/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2188921889A profile of Rhode Island's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Rural Poverty PersistsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/10/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2097220972Poverty rates for rural Americans,are consistently higher than those in urban areas: 16 percent compared to 13 percentin 2008. Of the 48 million people who lived in rural areas in 2008, 7.7 million lived in poverty.
Tax Credits for Working FamiliesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/19/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2109821098The 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.
Growing A Middle ClassArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/9/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2095620956Lawmakers are promoting financial stability and success for working families.
2009 Family Leave LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases9/2/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1848918489Summary of 2009 legislative bills related to family or medical leave.
Working Families: HawaiiReports6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2187521875A profile of Hawaii's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: UtahReports6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2189821898A profile of Utah's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: VermontReports6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2189921899A profile of Vermont's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: South CarolinaReports6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2189221892A profile of South Carolina's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: TennesseeReports6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2189521895A profile of Tennessee's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Family Leave - ResourcesReports2/13/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1330913309Family Leave - Resources
Family Economic Success: Publications ResourcesReports7/16/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1329213292An indexed list of NCSL publications related to working families.
Building Assets: A New ApproachArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/8/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2095520955A movement is growing to more opportunities for lower-income families to save and invest.
Working Families: IndianaReports6/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2187621876A profile of Indiana's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: MontanaReports6/1/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2188121881A profile of Montana's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: ArkansasReports6/1/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2186921869A profile of Arkansas' participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: KansasReports6/1/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2188621886A profile of Kansas' participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: VirginiaReports6/1/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2190021900A profile of Virginia's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
LegisBrief - Minimum Wage, March 2007Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/15/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1332913329States look at raising their minimum wages.
Working Families: ArizonaReports6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2184421844A profile of Arizona's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: OregonReports6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2188721887A profile of Oregon's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: KentuckyReports6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2189121891A profile of Kentuckys' participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: MississippiReports6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2186621866A profile of Mississippi's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: ColoradoReports6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2187021870A profile of Colorado's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Sales Tax Relief for Working FamiliesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/24/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2112021120Policymakers are able to provide sales tax relief for low-income families through exemptions or other special programs.
Working Families: CaliforniaReports6/1/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2170621706A profile of California's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: FloridaReports6/1/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2187221872A profile of Florida's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: OklahomaReports6/1/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2188521885A profile of Oklahoma's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: South DakotaReports6/1/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2189421894A profile of South Dakota's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Financial Literacy: A Primer for PolicymakersReports4/23/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2111121111American consumers have more credit options today than ever before. With the availability of goods and services at an all-time high, it is critical that people be educated about their finances. Many Americans find themselves deep in debt and not saving as much as they once did.
Working Families: PennsylvaniaReports6/1/2004 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2188821888A profile of Pennsylvania's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: WisconsinReports6/1/2004 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2190321903A profile of Wisconsin's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: West VirginiaReports1/1/2004 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2190221902A profile of West Virginia's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: New YorkReports6/1/2003 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2188421884A profile of New York's participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
Working Families: MassachusettsReports6/1/2003 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2186521865A profile of Massachusetts' participation in the NCSL/AECF Partnership on Family Economic Success.
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