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Advocates urge Senate to restore governor’s partially refundable child tax credit in budget
Summary
Early‑childhood and anti‑poverty advocates told the committee that restoring the governor's partially refundable child tax credit would help working families, reduce childhood poverty, and boost long‑term economic outcomes; researchers presented a benefits analysis supporting the proposal.
Two advocacy coalitions and an economic analysis firm urged the Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee to restore the governor’s proposed partially refundable child tax credit in Sub House Bill 96.
Why it matters: Witnesses said a child tax credit targeted at low‑ and moderate‑income working families would provide immediate relief for childcare, food and housing, keep parents employed and generate long‑term economic gains by improving children's health, education and future earnings.
Caitlin Feldman, policy director at Groundwork…
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