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The Farmers Money Bill
New York farmers could get money to build homes for workers
Expands a certain tax credit for farmers to include the cost of construction of housing for farm workers.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would give farmers a tax break to help them build homes for their workers, which could mean better places for farm workers to live.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would help farmers pay for building homes for their workers. This means farm workers could get better places to live. Farmers would get a tax break for these building costs. This could make it easier for farmers to find and keep good workers. It also helps make sure that people who work hard to grow our food have safe and stable homes. This bill is just starting, so now is the time to tell your lawmakers if you think this is a good idea.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- This bill would expand a tax credit for farmers.
- The tax credit would help cover the costs of building homes for farm workers.
- The homes must be for workers who help produce the farm's goods.
- The bill is currently introduced in New York and is not yet law.
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