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Another tax season has wrapped up, and Wisconsin researchers found it is a reminder the states overall tax structure leaves low- and middle-income families behind. A policy group said data show it is becoming harder for these households to survive. The organization Kids Forward used state Revenue Department information and census data for its new policy brief. ...

Higher tax rates for high-income households in Massachusetts are not causing them to leave the state, according to IRS data in a new report from the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center. In fact, the out-migration rate of households in Massachusetts earning more than $200,000 a year between 2011 and 2020 was lower than forty other states. Kurt Wise, tax policy analyst at the center, said tax changes have little impact on where wealthy households choose to live. ...

Multiple rallies and walkouts were held across the state on Tuesday, where teachers and students called for more funding and higher teacher pay.

In Kentucky, unions and their advocates continue to push for changes to shift public contract money toward suppliers sourcing their materials from American manufacturers. In 2021, President Biden signed an executive order requiring the federal government to spend more money on American-made goods. Larry Ray, District 8 director for the United Steelworkers, which serves union members in Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland, said Buy American rules help secure the countrys supply chain...

Community and technical college staff are planning a day of action Tuesday to urge the Washington state Legislature to provide adequate funding to their schools. Faculty and professional staff in the American Federation of Teachers of Washington said lawmakers are not investing enough into the community and technical college system. Pete Knutson, professor of anthropology at Seattle Central College, said the lack of investment in staff does a disservice to students. ...

The St. Cloud Norsemen will open their season at home tonight against the Austin Bruins.

St. Cloud Norsemen forward Ryan O’Neill has been named the North American Hockey League Forward of the Month for his outstanding performance to lead the league in scoring in the month of March.

An Oklahoma family finally saw some relief over the holidays after shelling out thousands of dollars following the death of their loved one.

Scammers hacking bank accounts to take families child tax credit How to stay password-protected against hackers and scammers Scammers hacking bank accounts to take families child tax credit and last updated 2021-05-06 20:02:17-04 TULSA, Okla. — A Problem Solvers scam alert tonight to protect your family. Many have depended on stimulus payments from the feds to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic. As 2 News Problem Solver Pete Knutson tells us, scammers are taking advantage of some familie...