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As Nebraskas 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 ...

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MASSENA -- Massena Fire officials have announced a $1,300 grant award that will support training programs undertaken by the fire department. "We are deeply grateful to the Northern New York …

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A new report found Connecticut might be better off without its film industry tax credit. The Connecticut Voices for Children report showed the film industry tax credit costs the state more than $60 million dollars a year, which means between 2007 and 2023, the state lost around $900 million. Patrick OBrien, research and policy director at Connecticut Voices for Children and author of the report, said it plays into the states regressive tax system because it is not targeted to low and middle-in...

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The federal government will provide a $1.5 billion loan to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan, officials announced last week.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said it would be the first nuclear power plant to be reopened in the U.S.

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US News: The US government approves a $1.5 billion loan to restart the Palisades nuclear power plant, set for revival by late 2025 with support from Michigan s