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This week at CBPP, we focused on state budget and tax, Social Security, and health.

• On state budget and tax, Bernie Gallagher emphasized how state limits on revenues and budgets stifle democracy, and Michael Mitchell noted the steady progress states made in 2023 stemming the tide of criminal legal fees.
• On Social Security, Kathleen Romig, Luiz Nuñez, and Arloc Sherman highlighted the case for updating the Supplemental Security Income program’s asset limits.
• On health, Gideon Lukens described how expanding health savings accounts would boost tax shelters, not access to care.

Chart of the Week — Even Radical Changes to SSI’s Asset Limit Do Not Dramatically Change Projected Participation

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A variety of news outlets featured CBPP’s work and experts this past week. Here are some of the highlights:

This safety net for the elderly and disabled comes with strict rules on savings. That may change 
CNBC 
June 30, 2023

Push to tie Medicaid to work is making a comeback. Georgia is at forefront. 
Washington Post 
June 28, 2023

Social Security phone service disruptions led to dropped calls, longer wait instances, report finds 
CNBC 
June 28, 2023

Biden makes the pitch for 'Bidenomics' in major speech, points to labor market as foundation 
The National Desk 
June 28, 2023

SNAP combats racial divides, study finds 
Axios 
June 27, 2023

How Benefit Cuts May Create a ‘Perfect Storm’ for Food Insecurity 
Civil Eats 
June 26, 2023

The next tax debates are heating up in Congress 
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
June 26, 2023

Food insecurity worsened after pandemic SNAP aid expired, report finds 
NBC 
June 23, 2023

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