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Intergenerational Care Is On The Horizon For Nebraska Childcare, Nursing Homes

LINCOLN, Neb. — As a number of long-term care and childcare facilities continue to face challenges, even closures, in Nebraska, a new intergenerational care grant program seeks to turn the

Expanding intergenerational care is on the horizon for Nebraska child care, nursing homes

Pillen approves tax credit for Nebraskans caring for loved ones

People can be reimbursed for 50% of eligible expense like home health, doctor visits and medical supplies.

CT Day of Action raises awareness on benefits cliff / Public News Service

Today, groups working with lower-income families in Connecticut are raising awareness about the state's "benefits cliff" with a day of action. The benefits cliff is when a person might get a raise, have a kid with a part-time job, or some other income increase which then makes them ineligible for certain benefits. The changes can have severe impacts on communities and disproportionately affect families with children. ...

NY PA towns benefit from Inflation Reduction Act grants / Public News Service

New York towns are reaping many benefits since the Inflation Reduction Act was passed. Along with funds for larger clean energy projects, the state was awarded $158 million for the IRA's Home Energy Rebates program. Smaller towns and villages use these grants to implement their climate action plans. ...

April 9, 2024 News Round-Up | Radio 570 WNAX

Nebraska family caregivers, advocates hope for passage of Caregiver Tax Credit Act

As Nebraska's 2024 legislative session draws to a close, family caregivers and their supporters are closely watching the progress of Legislative Bill 937.

CA workforce advocates call job training budget cuts ill advised / Public News Service

As California faces a $38 billion budget deficit, state lawmakers have identified $17 billion in potential cuts before the Legislature begins crunching the numbers later this week. Initial plans include shifting some funds away from job training programs but the idea is getting some pushback. Advocates of the programs said at a time when skilled worker shortages plague essential sectors, investments in job training are needed. ...

NE family caregivers advocates hope for passage of Caregiver Tax Credit Act / Public News Service

As Nebraska's 2024 legislative session draws to a close, family caregivers and their supporters are closely watching the progress of Legislative Bill 937, the Caregiver Tax Credit Act. The bill provides eligible family caregivers up to $2,000 in tax credits for out-of-pocket expenses or up to $3,000 if the family member receiving care has dementia or is a veteran. Jina Ragland, state director of advocacy and outreach for AARP Nebraska, said family caregivers are filling health care gaps in the state, especially with 15 Nebraska counties currently lacking a nursing home or assisted-living facility. ...

Poll Big disconnect between North Dakotans and peoples fund / Public News Service

In a new poll, North Dakota voters say they'd like to see big changes to the state's Legacy Fund, which operates as a savings account funded by oil tax revenue. In 2010, voters approved creating what's sometimes called the "people's fund," with 30% of tax revenue from oil production in the state flowing into the fund each month for long-term investments and general operations. The North Dakota News Cooperative commissioned the poll, and 68% of respondents said they want the money used for economic development within North Dakota, rather than the current focus on out-of-state investments. ...