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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
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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