The New Hampshire House passed a bill to eliminate any exceptions to the state s voter ID law and requires documented proof of citizenship in order to register. The bill would eliminate "affidavit voting" for those without ID and give any registered voter the right to challenge a person s voter registration on Election Day. Rep. .
With tax season winding down, efforts continue to spread the word about Minnesota s new Child Tax Credit. Outreach leaders say it s another way to help struggling households land on firmer financial ground. Under the plan approved by lawmakers last year, families who qualify will receive up to $1,750 per child, with no limits on the number of children for filers claiming the credit. .
Students across Georgia seeking college opportunities are encountering delays as they navigate the Free Application for Federal Student Aid process. Normally available in October, this year s FAFSA rollout in January has posed significant challenges for all students, especially those from mixed-status families. MorraLee Keller, senior director for strategic programming at the National College Attainment Network, outlined the hurdles faced by students and families. .
Lawmakers in Olympia this session moved to add more protections for consumers against predatory loans. Washington state lawmakers passed Senate Bill 6025 unanimously in both chambers, closing a loophole companies were using to evade caps on the amount of interest charged on loans. Sam Leonard, an attorney in Seattle, said tech companies providing financial services such as loans would charter out of state banks, especially in Utah, where lenders can charge unlimited interest rates. .
Parents wanting to ensure their children have nutritious meals can serve as their best example, according to new data. Research from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign involved looking at study participants amount and availability of unhealthy beverages and food in their households. A Home Food Inventory a checklist of 190 items in 13 food categories used to monitor the food environment found processed foods, candy and microwaveable items were more attainable. .