Updated December 05, 2023 Hottest Topic for 2024? Workforce Still Top of Mind for States NCSL surveyed state lawmakers nationwide and found that budgets topped the list of issues states are expected to tackle next year, while education, housing, energy and mental health ranked high as well. And the workforce? It factors in everywhere. Fiscal Health Human Services Labor and Employment Technology State Legislatures News
Updated December 04, 2023 Forecast ’24 Special Report Forecast ’24 is a special report from State Legislatures News covering the topics NCSL’s policy experts anticipate will occupy state lawmakers’ time in 2024 legislative sessions. Fiscal Health Human Services Labor and Employment Technology State Legislatures News
Updated December 04, 2023 Manufactured Homes: An Underutilized Source of Affordable Housing? Manufactured homes are one strategy for increasing affordable housing and improving economic security, but barriers to access include limited financing options and restrictive zoning. Financial Services Human Services
Updated November 29, 2023 State Civil Statutes of Limitations in Child Sexual Abuse Cases Civil statutes of limitation for child abuse are laws that determine the time in which a person may file a lawsuit against an alleged abuser. Human Services Table
Updated November 29, 2023 Introduction to Benefits Cliffs and Public Assistance Programs Benefits cliffs can be complex, but there are a variety of ways policymakers can mitigate them. Learn more about how state policymakers can and are addressing benefits cliffs. Human Services Map
Updated November 28, 2023 Targeting Policies That Help Families Stay Afloat Forecast ’24: In 2024, lawmakers will continue efforts to make housing and nutritious food more accessible and affordable, stabilize the child care industry and improve child welfare court processes. Human Services State Legislatures News
Updated November 15, 2023 Child Welfare Enacted Legislation The database on this page allows you to search 2012-2022 enacted child welfare legislation in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories by state, topic, keyword, status and/or primary author. Human Services Database
Updated November 14, 2023 Finding Funding for Child Care Join NCSL on Tuesday, Nov. 14, as we explore how states are addressing these issues through legislative action. Human Services Video
Updated October 30, 2023 Child Tax Credit Overview The federal government and twelve states offer child tax credits to enhance the economic security of families with children, particularly those in lower- to middle-income brackets. Human Services Map
Updated October 30, 2023 Earned Income Tax Credit Overview Overview of state and federal earned income tax credits, including recently enacted legislation. EITC is a tax credit that reduces the amount of federal income tax owed and is refundable if the tax filer's credit is larger than their tax liability. Human Services Map Table
Updated October 30, 2023 Child Tax Credit Enactments View which states have enacted legislation related to child tax credits starting from 2013 until now. Human Services Table
Updated October 30, 2023 Earned Income Tax Credit Enactments Thirty-three states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico have enacted a state earned income tax credit (EITC). This table is a compilation of state EITC laws enacted from 2009-present. Human Services Table