Money, Money, Money: Expanding the Earned Income Credit
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In the debut episode of the Ahlquist Agenda, we focus on putting more cash in the hands of those who need it the most through the Earned Income Credit. Amber Wilson, State Coalition Manager of Economic Security for Illinois joins our conversation to give an update on two bills that seek to expand the credit and talk about the significant impact it would have on Illinois families.
Episode Resources:
You can find more info about the legislation discussed on the Economic Security for Illinois’ website. To hear how families would be impacted by this legislation, watch WTTW’s report on the Earned Income Tax Credit. Head here if you want to share your story about how more cash would impact your family. If you would like to show your support for the bill, click here.
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