Governors and other state officials can play a central role in reaching these individuals.

The next fiscal stimulus package should make the Child Tax Credit fully available to the 27 million children in low-income families who currently receive a partial tax credit or no credit at all because their families’ earnings are too low.

Policymakers should provide robust assistance to individuals and state and local governments and continue it as long as it is needed.

Policymakers should provide robust assistance to individuals and state and local governments and continue it as long as it is needed.