We can tell our representatives now what matters to us. Like increasing the child tax credit, as both parties promised in the last election and which promises to cut child poverty in half.
The organization has served the area since 1989, providing employment and other services for people living in poverty, including people experiencing homelessness.
In Minnesota, industries related to beets, lumber and potatoes were the focus for government photographers. Drought spread and unemployment rose to 29% statewide and 70% on the Iron Range.
It can pass the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, which promises to help 16 million children in families living in poverty, including 194,000 children in Minnesota.
Proposal aims to increase housing supply, reduce prices and curtail zoning practices that have historically been used to keep low-income families and people of color out of wealthier neighborhoods
From the column: "Reforming our fee structures to be more reasonable and reflective of individuals' financial capacities would not only be humane but would foster a more supportive and just community."
Inspired by King, we can add our voices by picking up the phone (202-224-3121) and asking our representatives to pass the American Family Act, a renter tax credit, and other equity initiatives.
From the editorial: About "$400 million a year from taxpayers (are) being invested, ... a part of Gov. Tim Walz’s 'mission to make Minnesota the best state in the country for kids to grow up'."
