BEYOND THE NUMBERS
In Case You Missed It…
This week at CBPP, we focused on the federal budget, state budgets and taxes, health, and food assistance.
- On the federal budget, Richard Kogan emphasized that the debt limit default is default, even under a “prioritization” scheme.
- On state budgets and taxes, we released several pieces in a series on how states can recession-proof their economies and promote opportunity: Bernie Gallagher described how strong rainy day funds can help mitigate damage from economic downturns; Whitney Tucker noted that states should strengthen their unemployment insurance systems to weather a possible downturn ahead; and Iris Hinh pointed out that the risk of a recession highlights the need for states to support higher education.
- On health, Farah Erzouki explained why states should streamline Medicaid enrollment and renewal for older adults and people with disabilities ahead of unwinding. Paul Van de Water updated our paper on why Medicare is not “bankrupt.”
- On food assistance, Ty Jones Cox described why the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is and remains our most effective tool to combat hunger. Lauren Hall and Catlin Nchako updated our state-by-state fact sheets on who benefits from SNAP.
Chart of the Week – Federal Government Revenues and Spending Vary Greatly From Month to Month
A variety of news outlets recently featured CBPP’s work and experts. Here are some of the highlights:
Republicans take aim at food stamps in growing fight over federal debt
Washington Post
February 16, 2023
These Four Experts Are Very Concerned That the Republicans Will Breach the Debt Ceiling
The New Republic
February 16, 2023
D.C.’s largest homeless encampment is cleared, in shadow of White House
Washington Post
February 15, 2023
The fight over ending COVID food benefits
Axios
February 15, 2023
Millions of people are about to get kicked off Medicaid
Vox
February 13, 2023
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