For some, advance Child Tax Credit payments will be lifeline
Families in need of a pick-me-up can expect some support soon, if they choose to accept it. In mid-July, the IRS will begin making advanced payments of the Child Tax Credit. Families who qualify can receive up to $300 a month — $3,600 for the 2021 tax year — for each child under the age of 6. They also can receive as much as $250 a month — $3,000 total — for each child 6 to 17 years old. Continue reading at Everett Herald. (Andy Bronson)
Tribes are working together to vaccinate students
On May 10, Pfizer became the first vaccine approved for those ages 12 to 15. Tribes acted quickly: On May 17, both the Suquamish and Port Gamble S’Klallam tribes hosted a joint clinic to vaccinate young people — Native and non-Native alike — in their area. Of the 300 vaccines the tribes had ready to use that day, they ended up vaccinating 136 people. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Lindsey Wasson)
Washington businesses prepare for a full reopening at the end of June
Businesses across Washington state are set to fully reopen on June 30 after Gov. Jay Inslee set that date as part of his “Healthy Washington – Roadmap To Recovery” plan. The reopening date could come sooner if Washington is able to get 70% or more of its residents vaccinated against COVID-19. The most recent data from the Washington State Department of Health shows that only 62.6% of the state’s residents have initiated the vaccine process. Continue reading at KING 5.
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