BEYOND THE NUMBERS
In Case You Missed It . . .
This week at CBPP, we focused on federal taxes, state budgets and taxes, health, and the economy.
- On federal taxes, David Reich underscored that the 2024 appropriations caps continue a pattern of austerity in non-defense funding.
- On state budgets and taxes, Michael Mitchell highlighted that lawmakers should reverse course on irresponsible tax cuts and continue positive momentum on reforming criminal legal fees.
- On health, we updated our state fact sheets on the Medicaid coverage gap.
- On the economy, Chad Stone pointed out the economy was strong as 2023 ended, and we updated our chart book on the recovery from the pandemic recession.
Chart of the Week – Appropriations Caps Deepen Austerity in Non-Defense Funding Outside Veterans’ Medical Care
A variety of news outlets featured CBPP’s work and experts this past week. Here are some of our highlights:
Should Atlanta consider a “mansion tax” to fund affordable housing?
Atlanta Civic Circle
April 4, 2024
Yes, Congress Finally Funded Health Spending for 2024
MedPage Today
April 3, 2024
La expansión bipartidista del Crédito Tributario por Hijos brinda apoyo a las familias latinas
La Opinión
April 2, 2024
Extreme Wealth is On the Ballot This Year – Will Americans Vote to Tax the Rich?
Capital & Main
April 2, 2024
Baltimore bridge collapse highlights immigrants’ role in U.S. labor force
Spectrum News
April 2, 2024
State laws create disparities in access to government food benefits
PBS Newshour
April 1, 2024
States confront tough budget choices as federal pandemic relief dries up
Washington Times
April 1, 2024
The Child Tax Credit is still a good conservative idea worth defending
The Hill
March 31, 2024
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