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Michigan's new education department is sparking an important conversation about how government can best help families balance work and child development. Officials and researchers are rethinking early education programs to ensure taxpayer dollars create lasting benefits for kids.
Erie County is launching a coordinated effort to help thousands of working families who earn above poverty wages but still struggle with one unexpected bill. United Way is partnering with housing authorities and universities to create stable pathways out of financial crisis.
A Canadian district is putting $130,000 toward programs that help kids escape poverty in 2026. The fund prioritizes projects that support working families and create partnerships between community organizations.
Over 1,000 volunteers in Chicago are helping working families file taxes for free this season, putting millions back into local communities. The nonprofit Ladder Up has returned $1.85 billion to families since 1994.
Trained volunteers are helping working families in New Orleans file taxes for free and claim thousands in tax credits they might otherwise miss. The University of Holy Cross is hosting walk-in tax prep every Saturday through April 12, with no appointment needed.
Western Australia just became the first Australian state to trial free full-time kindergarten, giving working families at five schools a chance to save thousands in childcare costs. If successful, the $33.8 million program could transform early education access across the state.
Revolut just launched full banking in Mexico with zero-fee remittances between the U.S. and Mexico, potentially saving families $3 billion annually. The digital bank aims to bring 20 million unbanked Mexicans into the financial system while slashing transfer costs that have taken billions from working families.
Labor unions across Oregon have joined forces to create Climate Jobs Oregon, ensuring the clean energy transition puts working families first. The coalition aims to build a homegrown renewable energy economy with good-paying union jobs while tackling climate change and inequality.
Alabama just shattered its economic development record, bringing in $14.6 billion in capital investment through strategic focus on jobs and growth. The milestone signals major momentum for the state's working families and future opportunities. ---