Arizona voters approved a ballot measure this week that will make the state’s tax code more equitable while raising hundreds of millions of dollars in ... Read more
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a high-caliber strategic policy organization that informs and shapes public policies to reduce poverty, promote equity, and build ... Read more
The Trump Administration and 18 Republican state attorneys general are asking the courts to strike down the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA) as unconstitutional. Read more
While this program provides important nutritional benefits, its support is limited in contrast to the benefits provided under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Read more
While other major federal nutrition programs operate in Puerto Rico the same as in the states and territories, it is disadvantaged with respect to household food assistance. Read more
States, localities, tribal nations, and U.S. territories like Puerto Rico still face large shortfalls for this fiscal year and the next in funding schools, health care, and other basic public services. Read more
Amid COVID-19, health insurance is more important than ever. With open enrollment starting November 1, people who need coverage should check out their options on ... Read more
States now have an important opportunity to enhance and expand the P-EBT program they built over the past few months to help ease the ongoing hardship low-income families face over the coming months. Read more
This week at CBPP, we focused on health, the economy, food assistance, state budgets and taxes, housing, and family income support. On health , Aviva ... Read more
The Administration weakened federal standards for short-term plans, and it argues that they just represent a cheaper option for informed consumers who understand the risks. But as enrollment in these plans rises, they are leaving more people without comprehensive coverage. Read more
