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Advocates make case for NJ child tax credits

They say though NJ one of wealthiest states, one in 10 children here lives in poverty

Aired 02/23/2022

NJ Spotlight News

Advocates make case for NJ child tax credits

Clip: 2/23/2022 | 3m 48sVideo has Closed Captions

They say though NJ one of wealthiest states, one in 10 children here lives in poverty

A New Jersey think tank is calling on lawmakers to create a state-level child tax credit. In a new report, New Jersey Policy Perspective outlines proposals to help keep families on their feet. Advocates say even though New Jersey is one of the wealthiest states in the nation, one in 10 children here lives in poverty.

Aired 02/23/2022

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