Poverty Rose in 2022, But Policy Solutions Can Create a More Equitable Economy ArticleSep 12, 2023 Poverty Rose in 2022, But Policy Solutions Can Create a More Equitable Economy To continue growing the middle class, Congress and the Biden administration should learn from what worked in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated recession that led to extraordinarily low poverty rates. Sep 12, 2023 Kyle Ross
To Support Food Security, the Thrifty Food Plan Increase Should Be Protected in the 2023 Farm Bill ArticleAug 23, 2023 To Support Food Security, the Thrifty Food Plan Increase Should Be Protected in the 2023 Farm Bill The 2021 increase in the Thrifty Food Plan was a much-needed and long-overdue reform that better reflects families’ nutritional needs and modern grocery store costs. Aug 23, 2023 Anona Neal, Kyle Ross
Congress Must Include SNAP Employment and Training Improvements in the 2023 Farm Bill ArticleJul 17, 2023 Congress Must Include SNAP Employment and Training Improvements in the 2023 Farm Bill The E&T program currently disincentivizes the participation of SNAP recipients by cutting their benefits if they find well-paying work. Jul 17, 2023 Kyle Ross
Congress Must Bolster Youth Employment Programs To Secure America’s Economic Future ReportApr 24, 2023 Congress Must Bolster Youth Employment Programs To Secure America’s Economic Future Millions of young people are disconnected from work and school, but Congress can help them access subsidized employment and supportive services to jump-start their careers. Apr 24, 2023 Kyle Ross
The ‘Fair Tax’ Act Would Radically Restructure the Nation’s Tax System in Favor of the Wealthy ArticleFeb 8, 2023 The ‘Fair Tax’ Act Would Radically Restructure the Nation’s Tax System in Favor of the Wealthy The Fair Tax Act would replace federal income and payroll taxes with a national sales tax, slashing federal revenues and cutting taxes on the wealthy. Feb 8, 2023 Jean Ross, Kyle Ross
The Latest Poverty, Income, and Food Insecurity Data Reveal Continuing Racial Disparities ArticleDec 21, 2022 The Latest Poverty, Income, and Food Insecurity Data Reveal Continuing Racial Disparities Federal policies implemented in 2021 led to notable progress in the fight against poverty, but data show that persistent economic disparities, by both gender and race and ethnicity, will only be closed through continued attention and investments. Dec 21, 2022 Kyle Ross, Justin Dorazio
The Resilient Labor Market Can Still Make a Continued Recovery ArticleOct 31, 2022 The Resilient Labor Market Can Still Make a Continued Recovery The Federal Reserve must be careful not to kill the strong job market. Oct 31, 2022 Rose Khattar, Justin Schweitzer, Kyle Ross
Child Tax Credit Improvements Must Come Before Corporate Tax Breaks ArticleOct 25, 2022 Child Tax Credit Improvements Must Come Before Corporate Tax Breaks To sustain recent reductions in child poverty, Congress should prioritize improvements to the child tax credit over corporate tax breaks in year-end tax negotiations. Oct 25, 2022 Jean Ross, Kyle Ross
Expanding the Safety Net During a Recession Prevents Worsening Economic Pain ReportSep 19, 2022 Expanding the Safety Net During a Recession Prevents Worsening Economic Pain New U.S. Census Bureau data show how more accessible and larger boosts to safety net programs kept poverty low during the COVID-19 recession, preventing a deeper economic crisis and spurring a faster economy recovery. Sep 19, 2022 Rose Khattar, Justin Schweitzer, Kyle Ross
Learning from the United States’ Painful History of Child Support ArticleJun 17, 2022 Learning from the United States’ Painful History of Child Support This Father’s Day, federal and state governments must consider the history of child support and how it can better serve poor, Black families. Jun 17, 2022 Kyle Ross
The ARP Grew the Economy, Reduced Poverty, and Eased Financial Hardship for Millions ReportMar 14, 2022 The ARP Grew the Economy, Reduced Poverty, and Eased Financial Hardship for Millions Data show that in just one year, the 2021 American Rescue Plan eased hardship for millions of Americans and demonstrated the need for further federal investment to build a long-term, equitable economy that works for all. Mar 14, 2022 Kyle Ross, Arohi Pathak, Seth Hanlon, 6 More Mia Ives-Rublee, Justin Schweitzer, Michela Zonta, Natasha Murphy, Osub Ahmed, Marina Zhavoronkova
2021 Was a Year of Bold Economic Policy That Must Be Extended ReportJan 19, 2022 2021 Was a Year of Bold Economic Policy That Must Be Extended A plethora of temporary programs helped low-income Americans weather the pandemic in 2021, and extending them would be a meaningful step toward building an economy that works for all. Jan 19, 2022 Kyle Ross