BEYOND THE NUMBERS
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This week at CBPP, we focused on federal taxes, food assistance, and health.
- On federal taxes, Sharon Parrott, George Fenton, Sarah Calame, and Arloc Sherman pointed out that the modest “lookback” provision in the bipartisan Child Tax Credit expansion helps working families who temporarily face tough financial times. George Fenton underscored that the bipartisan Child Tax Credit expansion would benefit millions of workers in low-paid occupations.
- On food assistance, Zoë Neuberger, Lauren Hall, and Linnea Sallack highlighted that the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)’s critical benefits reach only half of those eligible. We also released state-by-state fact sheets on trends in WIC coverage and participation. Joseph Llobrera commented on the House Agriculture Committee Chairman’s proposal to cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, which would reverse bipartisan directives to improve the Thrifty Food Plan.
- On health, Allison Orris, Anna Bailey, and Jennifer Sullivan explained that states can use Medicaid to help address health-related social needs.
Chart of the Week – Lookback Provision Would Help Families During Tough Time
A variety of news outlets featured CBPP’s work and experts this past week. Here are some of our highlights:
WIC faces a budget shortfall. For millions of women and young children, more than nutrition is at stake.
NBC News
February 20, 2024
Propuesta bipartidista de Crédito Tributario por Hijos se espera pase pronto al Senado
Radio Bilingüe
February 20, 2024
Senate, accept it: The House got the child tax credit right
Washington Post
February 18, 2024
US Senate must expand child tax credit for 225K in Wisconsin
Wisconsin State Journal
February 18, 2024
Dan Rodricks: Maryland legislators need to close a tax loophole that protects corporate profits
Baltimore Sun
February 16, 2024
A new program ‘prescribes’ monthly payments for the first year of an infant’s life
PBS Newshour
February 16, 2024
Report: 191,000 Arkansas children could benefit in first year of possible tax credit expansion
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
February 11, 2024
Waitlist opens for Section 8 vouchers in Montgomery County, but applicants may face long wait
Dayton Daily News
February 10, 2024
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