Posts Tagged ‘working families’
Bill Introduced to Increase Delaware’s Child and Dependent Care Expense Tax Credit
Lawmakers have introduced House Bill 274 to expand Delaware’s Child and Dependent Care Expense Tax Credit, increasing the state match from 50% to 100% of the federal credit. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Melanie Ross Levin and Sen. Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman, aims to provide greater financial relief to working families and caregivers facing rising care…
Read MoreSurvey: Delaware Families Still Struggling with Child Care, Urge Lawmakers to Invest
Delaware families are calling on state officials to increase childcare investments, citing financial strain and limited access that forces many parents to reduce work hours, accumulate debt, and forgo basic needs. A recent survey from a report by Rodel Foundation of Delaware revealed that 92% of Delawareans view childcare funding as a critical priority, with…
Read MoreRevised Del. Paid Family & Medical Leave Bill Introduced
A revised version of a bill that would make paid family and medical leave available for working Delaware families has been introduced in the General Assembly. Sponsors said Monday that Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill One has undergone a number of changes since the introduction of the Healthy Delaware Families Act last spring. “Through…
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