New York's FY 2026 budget triples the child tax credit, offering up to $1,000 per child under 4 and $500 for older children.

Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday touted the $254 billion dollar budget agreement that was announced Monday night. She visited a school highlighting a child tax credit for families.

The United Ways of California study recommends policymakers expand affordable child care, public benefits and tax credits for ...

It’s a free-for-all. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Albany lawmakers struck a handshake deal on a behemoth state budget that’s ...

UNIVERSAL Credit claimants will get a £420 increase in benefits payments from tomorrow as changes are introduced. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a change to the Fair ...

The Herald, backed by 23 of the country's leading charities, have written to the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, calling for the two-child benefit cap to be removed. Here is the letter in full.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an agreement has been reached with legislative leaders on key priorities in the Fiscal Year 2026 ...

An agreement has been reached with legislative leaders after nearly four weeks of negotiations in Albany. The estimated ...

Despite a general agreement, state budget negotiations persist, with unresolved issues such as the school aid formula.

Smaller tax refund? Changes in income, deductions, benefits, or side gigs may be to blame. Learn the top reasons and how to ...

New York's budget agreement, almost a month late, includes billions in spending, tax cuts, and criminal justice reforms.

Motability is offering grants towards the cost of learning to drive for some people who hold a provisional licence and want ...