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This week at CBPP, we focused on income security, food assistance, health, the economy, state budgets and taxes, and the federal budget.
- On income security, Gina Azito Thompson pointed out the importance of celebrating Black History Month by making policy changes that help Black women thrive.
- On food assistance, Dottie Rosenbaum set the record straight about SNAP spending and the upcoming farm bill.
- On health, Farah Erzouki explained why states should use federal matching funds to ensure adequate staffing during “unwinding” of Medicaid continuous coverage.
- On the economy, Chad Stone warned that an overly aggressive monetary policy from the Federal Reserve could trigger a recession. We updated our backgrounder tracking the recovery from the pandemic recession.
- On state budgets and taxes, explained how removing professional barriers for people who are immigrants can help states and families prosper.
- On the federal budget, we updated our backgrounder on Supplemental Security Income.
Chart of the Week – Reimagining TANF to Center Black Families
A variety of news outlets recently featured CBPP’s work and experts. Here are some of the highlights:
Looming Cuts to Emergency SNAP Benefits Threaten Food Security in Rural America
Kaiser Health News
February 23, 2023
Food Stamp Program in Political Crosshairs as Pandemic-Era Changes End
Wall Street Journal
February 23, 2023
The GOP’s One Weird Trick for fixing deficits is a Big Red Flag
Washington Post
February 21, 2023
Fight against Alabama’s grocery tax unites liberals and conservatives
Alabama Reflector
February 21, 2023
Could Medicaid redeterminations cause short-term health plan signups to spike?
Healthcare Dive
February 21, 2023
Millions who get SNAP food assistance are about to see a reduction in their benefits
NPR
February 20, 2023
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