Overturning D.C.’s Tax Law Would Infringe on Common State Tax Practices and Threaten the District’s Budget and Fiscal Autonomy ArticleFebruary 9, 2026 Overturning D.C.’s Tax Law Would Infringe on Common State Tax Practices and Threaten the District’s Budget and Fiscal Autonomy Overruling the D.C. Council’s tax law flouts a common approach to the tax code, depriving the jurisdiction of revenue, raising child poverty, and throwing the tax-filing system into disarray in the middle of tax season. Feb 9, 2026 Lily Roberts, Corey Husak
Reining in DHS and Restoring Accountability Past EventFebruary 4, 2026 Reining in DHS and Restoring Accountability Join a virtual discussion with the authors of five commonsense reforms to rein in DHS. Feb 4, 2026
6 Ways States Can Protect Vaccine Access While the Trump Administration Dismantles the Federal System ReportNovember 20, 2025 6 Ways States Can Protect Vaccine Access While the Trump Administration Dismantles the Federal System As the federal government dismantles the country’s vaccine infrastructure, the burden of ensuring access to vaccines for flu, measles, and more is shifting to states. Nov 20, 2025 Jill Rosenthal
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Increase the Number of Americans Without Health Coverage in Every State and Congressional District ArticleSeptember 5, 2025 The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Increase the Number of Americans Without Health Coverage in Every State and Congressional District Explore how the law’s historic cuts will affect uninsurance where you live. Sep 5, 2025 Natasha Murphy, Kennedy Andara, Emily Gee
The Authoritarian Playbook in Action: What Global Cases Tell Us About Trump’s 2025 Military Deployments ArticleAugust 12, 2025 The Authoritarian Playbook in Action: What Global Cases Tell Us About Trump’s 2025 Military Deployments The cases of Canada, South Korea, and Turkey illustrate a dangerous escalatory pattern: When elected leaders rely on the military to resolve domestic challenges, they often accelerate democratic backsliding. Aug 12, 2025 Dan Herman, Robert Benson, Vishal Gogusetti
State Fact Sheets: How the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans Are Increasing Costs for American Families Fact SheetAugust 6, 2025 State Fact Sheets: How the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans Are Increasing Costs for American Families This series of fact sheets provides insights into how the OBBBA and the administration’s policies will increase the costs of health care, food, energy, and borrowing in each state in the near future. Aug 6, 2025 Amina Khalique, Kennedy Andara, Natalie Baker, 2 More Sara Partridge, Kyle Ross
Promising Models To Support and Expand the Early Childhood Educator Workforce ReportJuly 29, 2025 Promising Models To Support and Expand the Early Childhood Educator Workforce Early childhood educators do critical work in educating the nation’s youngest learners. Recruiting, retaining, and expanding the workforce through investments in their compensation and benefits must be prioritized. Jul 29, 2025 Erin Grant
With Americans Facing Utility Bill Increases This Year, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Threatens To Drive Costs Even Higher ArticleJune 13, 2025 With Americans Facing Utility Bill Increases This Year, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Threatens To Drive Costs Even Higher Across the country, nearly 60 electric and gas utilities are hiking or trying to hike utility bills this year, totaling nearly $38.3 billion for 56.7 million electric customers and $3.5 billion for 26 million natural gas customers; if the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passes, these bills will spike even higher. Jun 13, 2025 Akshay Thyagarajan, Shannon Baker-Branstetter
Congressional Republicans’ Health Care Plans Will Rip Away Coverage and Increase Costs ArticleApril 29, 2025 Congressional Republicans’ Health Care Plans Will Rip Away Coverage and Increase Costs Republican plans to slash Medicaid funding and let the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits expire will increase insurance costs for millions of Americans. Apr 29, 2025 Natasha Murphy, Andrea Ducas
How Retaliation Against the Trump Administration’s Trade War Makes Each State Vulnerable ArticleApril 17, 2025 How Retaliation Against the Trump Administration’s Trade War Makes Each State Vulnerable Retaliatory tariffs against the United States from China, the European Union, and Canada are likely to punish critical export industries in every state. Apr 17, 2025 Natalie Baker, Ryan Mulholland, Mimla Wardak
How D.C.’s Local Leaders Are Keeping Residents Safe ReportApril 2, 2025 How D.C.’s Local Leaders Are Keeping Residents Safe Washington, D.C., is seeing results from its efforts to address the public safety challenges it faces, but interference from federal lawmakers is threatening to undo progress. Apr 2, 2025 Allie Preston, Chandler Hall, Rachael Eisenberg
Congressional Republicans’ Plan To Cut Clean Energy Investments Would Cause Higher Energy Bills and Job Losses Across States ArticleMarch 19, 2025 Congressional Republicans’ Plan To Cut Clean Energy Investments Would Cause Higher Energy Bills and Job Losses Across States The clean energy supply chain spurred by U.S. investment has created jobs and helped to lower electricity costs; repealing these investments midstream would increase electricity prices for households and businesses in nearly every state. Mar 19, 2025 Shannon Baker-Branstetter, Jamie Friedman
The Republican House Budget Resolution’s Potential $880 Billion in Medicaid Cuts by Congressional District ArticleFebruary 24, 2025 The Republican House Budget Resolution’s Potential $880 Billion in Medicaid Cuts by Congressional District The Republican House budget resolution would cost congressional districts an average of $2 billion each and could eliminate coverage for 15.9 million people. Feb 24, 2025 Sara Estep, Natasha Murphy, Andrea Ducas, 1 More Emily Gee
How Cuts to NIH Research Funding Would Hurt States ArticleFebruary 13, 2025 How Cuts to NIH Research Funding Would Hurt States Proposed changes to the National Institutes of Health’s $48 billion budget would risk jobs, threaten state economies, and hamper progress toward prevention and treatment of diseases such as cancer. Feb 13, 2025 Marquisha Johns
The Consequences of a Federal Funding Freeze in the States ArticleFebruary 6, 2025 The Consequences of a Federal Funding Freeze in the States The Trump administration’s proposed spending pause stirred confusion and uncertainty around government-funded services. Feb 6, 2025 Kennedy Andara, Mimla Wardak
The State of Safe Leave ReportMay 28, 2024 The State of Safe Leave U.S. states are increasingly providing safe leave for workers who need time off to deal with the impacts of sexual and domestic violence. May 28, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
2024 Affordable Care Act Marketplace Plan Selections by Congressional District InteractiveMay 2, 2024 2024 Affordable Care Act Marketplace Plan Selections by Congressional District A new CAP interactive explores the proportion of nonelderly people who made federally facilitated marketplace plan selections during the 2024 open enrollment period by congressional district. Without congressional action, consumers will lose the enhanced financial assistance that supported record levels of enrollment. May 2, 2024 Nicole Rapfogel
Monthly Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Savings by State InteractiveApril 2, 2024 Monthly Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Savings by State Medicare drug price negotiation will result in thousands of dollars in net price savings for 30-day supplies of the first 10 drugs undergoing negotiation; here’s how those savings add up state by state. Apr 2, 2024 Nicole Rapfogel
From the Front Lines: Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs Give Gun Violence Survivors Opportunities To Thrive VideoOctober 19, 2023 From the Front Lines: Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs Give Gun Violence Survivors Opportunities To Thrive Chris Edge, a survivor-advocate from Washington, D.C., shares his story of triumph and why he credits a hospital-based violence intervention program with helping him become a leader in his community. Oct 19, 2023 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Hai-Lam Phan, 4 More Matthew Gossage, Ashley Joo, Ronnie Rivera, Ala Al Sadi
1 Year Without Roe Personal StoryJune 23, 2023 1 Year Without Roe Doctors, doulas, and nurse practitioners detail their experiences since the overturn of Roe v. Wade and their fears in the rapidly evolving legal landscape of abortion care. Jun 23, 2023
D.C. Abortion Doula Fills Gaps in Support Systems Post-Roe Personal StoryJune 23, 2023 D.C. Abortion Doula Fills Gaps in Support Systems Post-Roe An abortion doula in Washington, D.C., describes how restrictions on abortion and medication abortions hurt the marginalized communities they serve. Jun 23, 2023
Doula at D.C. Clinic Provides Abortion Care for Patients Traveling From Across the Country Personal StoryJune 23, 2023 Doula at D.C. Clinic Provides Abortion Care for Patients Traveling From Across the Country An abortion doula in Washington, D.C., details her experiences offering care to patients traveling from across the country to access care. Jun 23, 2023
D.C. Abortion Doula Sees Patients Traveling Far Distances From States Where Abortion Is Banned To Receive Essential and Lifesaving Care VideoJune 23, 2023 D.C. Abortion Doula Sees Patients Traveling Far Distances From States Where Abortion Is Banned To Receive Essential and Lifesaving Care Abortion bans contribute to major delays in care and mean that people must travel far distances to receive care. Jun 23, 2023 Kierra B. Jones, Sabrina Talukder, Toni Pandolfo, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
D.C. Abortion Doula Explains Why Medication Abortion Is Necessary for In-Community Care VideoJune 23, 2023 D.C. Abortion Doula Explains Why Medication Abortion Is Necessary for In-Community Care Medication abortion is an important tool for doulas to assist people in exercising their choice. Jun 23, 2023 Kierra B. Jones, Sabrina Talukder, Toni Pandolfo, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
Quick Facts About State Salary Range Transparency Laws ArticleMarch 9, 2023 Quick Facts About State Salary Range Transparency Laws Over the past few years, an increasing number of states have passed, or are considering passing, salary range transparency laws as one measure to help close the gender pay gap. Mar 9, 2023 Becca Damante, Lauren Hoffman, Rose Khattar
5 Ways Governors and Mayors Can Leverage Federal Investments ArticleFebruary 24, 2023 5 Ways Governors and Mayors Can Leverage Federal Investments State and local leaders are poised to build on the foundation of federal investment to address their communities’ economic needs. Feb 24, 2023 Lily Roberts
Early Learning in the United States: 2021 Fact SheetDecember 14, 2021 Early Learning in the United States: 2021 These state fact sheets provide data on access to affordable child care for families, compensation for child care providers, and economic benefits of increased public investment in early learning. Dec 14, 2021 MK Falgout
Fact Sheet: State-by-State Estimates of Eligibility for a 2010 Immigration Registry Update ArticleSeptember 23, 2021 Fact Sheet: State-by-State Estimates of Eligibility for a 2010 Immigration Registry Update Updating the Immigration and Nationality Act’s registry date from 1972 to 2010 would allow millions of undocumented immigrants to access a pathway to citizenship. Sep 23, 2021 Nicole Svajlenka, Claudia Flores, Philip E. Wolgin
State Abortion Legislation in 2021 ReportSeptember 21, 2021 State Abortion Legislation in 2021 In 2021, the United States has seen the highest number of abortion restrictions made law in a single year, and the legal context in which this newly enacted legislation will operate is particularly tenuous. Sep 21, 2021 Elyssa Spitzer, Nora Ellmann
How States Can Build on the ACA To Improve Affordability and Lower Health Care Costs ReportJuly 15, 2021 How States Can Build on the ACA To Improve Affordability and Lower Health Care Costs The American Rescue Plan gives states additional flexibility to expand health coverage. Jul 15, 2021 Maura Calsyn
The Clean Economy Revolution Will Be Unionized ReportJuly 7, 2021 The Clean Economy Revolution Will Be Unionized State and local progress can inform federal action to support high-quality, union jobs building the clean economy. Jul 7, 2021 Rita Cliffton, Malkie Wall, Sam Ricketts, 3 More Kevin Lee, Jessica Eckdish, Karla Walter
Closing Advanced Coursework Equity Gaps for All Students ReportJune 30, 2021 Closing Advanced Coursework Equity Gaps for All Students Even in high schools with similar levels of access to advanced coursework, Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students are less likely to be enrolled in advanced courses—and even when they are enrolled, they experience less success in these courses than their peers. Jun 30, 2021 Roby Chatterji, Neil Campbell, Abby Quirk
The Funnel To Passing AP Exams InteractiveJune 30, 2021 The Funnel To Passing AP Exams This interactive uses data from the U.S. Department of Education to estimate how many students, overall and disaggregated, enroll in AP courses, take AP tests, and pass AP tests. Jun 30, 2021 Roby Chatterji, Neil Campbell, Abby Quirk
State-Federal Climate Initiative: Resources for State and Local Leadership on Climate, Energy Costs, Justice, and Jobs ArticleJune 15, 2021 State-Federal Climate Initiative: Resources for State and Local Leadership on Climate, Energy Costs, Justice, and Jobs State and local climate leaders have been laying a road map for bold, nationwide action on climate, reduced energy costs, good jobs, and environmental justice, and recent changes in federal government leadership mean that it has never been more urgent for them to lead the way on building a prosperous, inclusive, and globally competitive clean energy economy. Jun 15, 2021
A Criminal Record Shouldn’t Be a Life Sentence to Poverty ReportMay 28, 2021 A Criminal Record Shouldn’t Be a Life Sentence to Poverty Bipartisan momentum for clean slate and fair chance licensing policies—which remove barriers to economic opportunity for people facing the stigma of a criminal record—has grown significantly in the states in recent years. May 28, 2021 Rebecca Vallas, Sharon Dietrich, Beth Avery
Only Half of U.S. States Have Active Worksharing Programs ArticleMay 10, 2021 Only Half of U.S. States Have Active Worksharing Programs Half of U.S. states are missing out on an opportunity to maintain connections between employers and workers during economic downturns. May 10, 2021 Malkie Wall, Lily Roberts
States’ Essential Health Benefits Coverage Could Advance Maternal Health Equity ArticleApril 30, 2021 States’ Essential Health Benefits Coverage Could Advance Maternal Health Equity State benchmark plans vary in their coverage of necessary maternal health services. Apr 30, 2021 Nora Ellmann, Jamille Fields Allsbrook
Help Is Here Weekly Roundup: How the American Rescue Plan Benefits State and Local Governments ArticleApril 19, 2021 Help Is Here Weekly Roundup: How the American Rescue Plan Benefits State and Local Governments See CAP Action’s weekly roundup of local stories and social media highlights from elected officials across the United States on how the American Rescue Plan is benefiting their communities. Apr 19, 2021
Building on the ACA: Administrative Actions to Improve Maternal Health ReportMarch 25, 2021 Building on the ACA: Administrative Actions to Improve Maternal Health The United States’ maternal health crisis demands federal and state action to improve coverage, the delivery of care, and pregnancy outcomes. The cost of inaction will almost certainly be dire. Mar 25, 2021 Jamille Fields Allsbrook, Osub Ahmed
Fact Sheet: The Importance of Sports Participation for Transgender Youth Fact SheetMarch 18, 2021 Fact Sheet: The Importance of Sports Participation for Transgender Youth Transgender students deserve full and equal access to the benefits of school sports participation. Mar 18, 2021 Shoshana K. Goldberg, Thee Santos
How Biden’s Coronavirus Plan Funds and Supports State Vaccination Efforts ArticleFebruary 11, 2021 How Biden’s Coronavirus Plan Funds and Supports State Vaccination Efforts The president’s coronavirus plan will give states the guidance and resources they need to ramp up vaccine administration in efficient and equitable ways. Feb 11, 2021 Nicole Rapfogel
The State of Women’s Leadership—And How To Continue Changing the Face of U.S. Politics ArticleJanuary 15, 2021 The State of Women’s Leadership—And How To Continue Changing the Face of U.S. Politics Women—particularly women of color—continue to make noteworthy gains at all levels of government, but bold policies and structural changes are still needed to reach gender parity in U.S. politics. Jan 15, 2021 Robin Bleiweis, Shilpa Phadke
A How-To Guide for Strengthening State and Local Prevailing Wage Laws ReportDecember 22, 2020 A How-To Guide for Strengthening State and Local Prevailing Wage Laws This report provides a road map for state and local policymakers working to create or strengthen prevailing wage laws, explains core features of prevailing wage legislation, and lifts up existing best practices from around the county. Dec 22, 2020 Karla Walter, Malkie Wall, Alex Rowell
Raising the Bar ReportDecember 22, 2020 Raising the Bar States and cities can set minimum compensation standards for private sector employees that reference prevailing wage and benefit rates. Dec 22, 2020 David Madland, Malkie Wall, Alex Rowell
How States Can Use TANF Funds To Help More Residents in Need Fact SheetDecember 17, 2020 How States Can Use TANF Funds To Help More Residents in Need Even in the absence of congressional action, states can use TANF funds to support their residents who are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dec 17, 2020 Justin Schweitzer
State and Local Wins Illustrate National Demand for Early Learning Investments ArticleDecember 9, 2020 State and Local Wins Illustrate National Demand for Early Learning Investments Communities across the country have passed state and local ballot measures to increase public funding for early childhood services, demonstrating a path forward for federal action in 2021. Dec 9, 2020 MK Falgout, Laura Dallas McSorley
Progressive Criminal Justice Ballot Initiatives Won Big in the 2020 Election ArticleNovember 19, 2020 Progressive Criminal Justice Ballot Initiatives Won Big in the 2020 Election Progressive criminal justice policies fared well at the ballot box, with voters across the country approving critical reforms. Nov 19, 2020 Sarah Figgatt
Violent Crime Rates Declined in 10 Jurisdictions Following Comprehensive Police Reform ArticleNovember 16, 2020 Violent Crime Rates Declined in 10 Jurisdictions Following Comprehensive Police Reform Policymakers may have concerns that comprehensive police reform would increase violent crime, but evidence from 10 jurisdictions runs counter to such a relationship. Nov 16, 2020 Kenny Lo, Sarah Figgatt
The Pandemic and Economic Crisis Are Wake-Up Call for State Medicaid Expansion ArticleNovember 9, 2020 The Pandemic and Economic Crisis Are Wake-Up Call for State Medicaid Expansion Low-income residents in nonexpansion states face limited options for health coverage. Nov 9, 2020 Tarun Ramesh, Emily Gee, Maura Calsyn
The Facts on State and Local Elections Fact SheetOctober 29, 2020 The Facts on State and Local Elections State and local elected officials are the key to ensuring that significant reforms are made to the criminal justice system. Oct 29, 2020 Akua Amaning
6 State Strategies To Improve Child Care Policies During the Pandemic and Beyond ReportOctober 29, 2020 6 State Strategies To Improve Child Care Policies During the Pandemic and Beyond As the child care market struggles to survive the impact of the pandemic, states can implement strategies to improve child care so that it better meets the needs of working families, children, educators, and employers. Oct 29, 2020 Simon Workman, Katie Hamm
Why Voting Matters for the Disability Community ArticleOctober 22, 2020 Why Voting Matters for the Disability Community A lot is at stake in the 2020 elections—and voter turnout among Americans with disabilities must be supported before and after the polls close. Oct 22, 2020 Valerie Novack
5 Ways State and Local Governments Can Make Climate Jobs Good Jobs ReportOctober 9, 2020 5 Ways State and Local Governments Can Make Climate Jobs Good Jobs Pro-worker advocates must advance strategies and policies that will ensure that all climate jobs are high-quality union jobs that make the economy more equitable. Oct 9, 2020 David Madland, Terry Meginniss
Fact Sheet: How State and Local Governments Can Make Climate Jobs Good Jobs Fact SheetOctober 9, 2020 Fact Sheet: How State and Local Governments Can Make Climate Jobs Good Jobs Tackling climate change will require state and local action alongside federal policy change. State and local policymakers can ensure that good jobs are created in the new clean economy by focusing on five proven job-quality strategies. Oct 9, 2020 David Madland, Terry Meginniss
17 Ways Companies Can Help Americans Vote Safely ReportSeptember 9, 2020 17 Ways Companies Can Help Americans Vote Safely This election, forward-looking businesses can provide an essential service to their communities—preserving the right to vote while also protecting their stakeholders from COVID-19. Sep 9, 2020 Alex Tausanovitch, Sarah Bonk, Richard Eidlin
State Actions Undermining Abortion Rights in 2020 ReportAugust 27, 2020 State Actions Undermining Abortion Rights in 2020 Despite wins in the courts, abortion rights remain under attack and out of reach for many in the United States. Aug 27, 2020 Nora Ellmann
It’s Past Time To Grant D.C. Statehood ArticleAugust 19, 2020 It’s Past Time To Grant D.C. Statehood Making Washington, D.C., a state would end more than 200 years of disenfranchisement for the Americans who call it home. Aug 19, 2020 William Roberts, Sam Berger
20 Ways Cities Can Promote Safe and Effective Elections in November ReportAugust 17, 2020 20 Ways Cities Can Promote Safe and Effective Elections in November Cities have an important role in helping to ensure that during the coronavirus pandemic, Americans can make their voices heard in the upcoming election cycle. Aug 17, 2020 Danielle Root
State Responses To Address the Shortage of Infant and Toddler Child Care ArticleAugust 13, 2020 State Responses To Address the Shortage of Infant and Toddler Child Care States and localities recognize the need for affordable, quality infant and toddler child care and have taken steps to create solutions that better serve their communities. Aug 13, 2020 MK Falgout, Steven Jessen-Howard
A New Strategy To Contain the Coronavirus ArticleAugust 6, 2020 A New Strategy To Contain the Coronavirus Premature reopening of indoor dining and bars in other U.S. regions has been followed by spread of the virus. Aug 6, 2020 Emily Gee, Aly Shakoor, Maura Calsyn, 2 More Nicole Rapfogel, Topher Spiro
Costly and Unavailable: America Lacks Sufficient Child Care Supply for Infants and Toddlers ReportAugust 4, 2020 Costly and Unavailable: America Lacks Sufficient Child Care Supply for Infants and Toddlers Less than one-fourth of infants and toddlers across a sample including 19 states and Washington, D.C., could be served by the existing licensed child care supply. The coronavirus crisis is likely to make that worse. Aug 4, 2020 Steven Jessen-Howard, Rasheed Malik, MK Falgout
States Must Boost Voter Registration During the COVID-19 Pandemic ArticleJuly 29, 2020 States Must Boost Voter Registration During the COVID-19 Pandemic All Americans should have access to online and same-day voter registration. Jul 29, 2020 Michael Sozan
Federal Funding Is Essential To Saving State and Local Public Services ArticleJuly 10, 2020 Federal Funding Is Essential To Saving State and Local Public Services States and localities are facing severe budget shortfalls. In order to keep essential services—such as health care, education, transportation, and first responders—running uninterrupted, it is imperative that the federal government provide much-needed funding to states and localities. Jul 10, 2020 Ryan Zamarripa
Local Governments Can Lead on Vote by Mail ArticleJuly 9, 2020 Local Governments Can Lead on Vote by Mail Some local government are sending absentee ballot applications to all registered voters, ensuring that more Americans can safely vote during the pandemic. Jul 9, 2020 Alex Tausanovitch, Hauwa Ahmed
The Impacts of Climate Change and the Trump Administration’s Anti-Environmental Agenda in Washington, D.C. Fact SheetJune 26, 2020 The Impacts of Climate Change and the Trump Administration’s Anti-Environmental Agenda in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C., is under increasing threat from climate change. Between the increased risks of flooding and extreme heat, the more than 700,000 residents in the nation’s capital are facing a precarious future. Jun 26, 2020
17 FAQs for Houses of Worship Considering Reopening Amid the Coronavirus Crisis ArticleJune 18, 2020 17 FAQs for Houses of Worship Considering Reopening Amid the Coronavirus Crisis Faith communities must safely reopen houses of worship based on evidence—not politics. Jun 18, 2020 Maggie Siddiqi, Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Maura Calsyn, 2 More Thomas Waldrop, Samantha Behar
Vote by Mail Is One of Many Ways To Ensure the Disability Community Is Included in the Next Election ArticleMay 19, 2020 Vote by Mail Is One of Many Ways To Ensure the Disability Community Is Included in the Next Election In-person voting must be coupled with the expansion of vote by mail to ensure that disabled voters can participate in this historic election. May 19, 2020 Sabrina Gonzalez
Thresholds States Must Meet To Control Coronavirus Spread and Safely Reopen ArticleMay 4, 2020 Thresholds States Must Meet To Control Coronavirus Spread and Safely Reopen No state currently meets evidence-based thresholds for both incidence and testing. May 4, 2020 Topher Spiro, Emily Gee
Ensuring Equitable Pathways for the Class of 2020 Amid the Coronavirus ArticleApril 30, 2020 Ensuring Equitable Pathways for the Class of 2020 Amid the Coronavirus Students, parents, schools, and districts need more explicit guidance on how to deal with high school to postsecondary pathway requirements during and in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Apr 30, 2020 Ashley Jeffrey, Laura Jimenez
States Are Laying a Road Map for Climate Leadership ReportApril 30, 2020 States Are Laying a Road Map for Climate Leadership The United States lacks federal climate action, so state and local governments are leading the way and creating polices for a just and inclusive clean energy economy. Apr 30, 2020 Sam Ricketts, Rita Cliffton, Lola Oduyeru, 1 More Bill Holland
Rural America Is Starting To Feel the Impact of the Coronavirus ReportApril 28, 2020 Rural America Is Starting To Feel the Impact of the Coronavirus The coronavirus will cause devastation when it hits rural America; policymakers must prepare now to prevent this calamity. Apr 28, 2020 Olugbenga Ajilore
Digital Contact Tracing To Contain the Coronavirus ArticleApril 22, 2020 Digital Contact Tracing To Contain the Coronavirus Digital contact tracing, if built in a voluntary, privacy-protective way using Apple and Google’s new Bluetooth-based standards, may allow the public to play a role in containing the coronavirus alongside increased testing and manual contact tracing from public health authorities. Apr 22, 2020 Erin Simpson, Adam Conner
State-by-State Impacts of Climate Change and the Trump Administration’s Anti-Environmental Agenda Fact SheetApril 22, 2020 State-by-State Impacts of Climate Change and the Trump Administration’s Anti-Environmental Agenda These fact sheets explore how states are experiencing climate change differently—and how the Trump administration’s regulatory rollbacks are affecting each state. Apr 22, 2020 Amy Patronella, Zainab Mirza, Kat So, 1 More the Energy and Environment War Room
How Trump’s Policies Have Hurt ACA Marketplace Enrollment ArticleApril 16, 2020 How Trump’s Policies Have Hurt ACA Marketplace Enrollment Comprehensive coverage is more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Trump administration is preventing uninsured people from signing up in a time of crisis. Apr 16, 2020 Charles Gaba, Emily Gee
A National and State Plan To End the Coronavirus Crisis ArticleApril 3, 2020 A National and State Plan To End the Coronavirus Crisis A coherent, evidence-based plan is needed to reopen the economy without sparking a second wave of infections. Apr 3, 2020 Zeke Emanuel, Neera Tanden, Topher Spiro, 5 More Adam Conner, Kevin DeGood, Erin Simpson, Nicole Rapfogel, Maura Calsyn
The Enforcement of COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders ArticleApril 2, 2020 The Enforcement of COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders As the novel coronavirus pandemic intensifies, officials must be vigilant in educating and persuading the public to adhere to stay-at-home orders, only using the criminal justice process as a last resort. Apr 2, 2020 Betsy Pearl, Lea Hunter, Kenny Lo, 1 More Ed Chung
Tracking Enforcement Measures for Violation of Stay-at-Home Orders ArticleApril 2, 2020 Tracking Enforcement Measures for Violation of Stay-at-Home Orders As the novel coronavirus pandemic intensifies, CAP is collecting examples of how stay-at-home orders are being enforced. Apr 2, 2020 Lea Hunter, Betsy Pearl, Kenny Lo
Coronavirus Compounds Inequality and Endangers Communities of Color ArticleMarch 27, 2020 Coronavirus Compounds Inequality and Endangers Communities of Color Structural racism makes public health crises such as COVID-19 more dangerous by increasing exposure, exacerbating preexisting conditions, and preventing vulnerable people from obtaining the care they need. Mar 27, 2020 Connor Maxwell
Election Contingency Planning During the Coronavirus Pandemic ArticleMarch 18, 2020 Election Contingency Planning During the Coronavirus Pandemic In response to COVID-19, actions should be taken to protect elections and Americans’ right to vote. Mar 18, 2020 Danielle Root
State and Local Governments Must Take Much More Aggressive Action Immediately To Slow Spread of the Coronavirus ArticleMarch 14, 2020 State and Local Governments Must Take Much More Aggressive Action Immediately To Slow Spread of the Coronavirus To help flatten the curve of COVID-19, states and local governments must take the threat seriously by implementing extensive closures and bans immediately. Mar 14, 2020 Zeke Emanuel, Topher Spiro, Maura Calsyn, 3 More Thomas Waldrop, Nicole Rapfogel, Jerry Parshall
States and Local Governments Can Help Protect Workers and Small Businesses From the Economic Impacts of the Coronavirus ArticleMarch 12, 2020 States and Local Governments Can Help Protect Workers and Small Businesses From the Economic Impacts of the Coronavirus There are basic policy steps that state and local policymakers can take immediately to help local economies and working families weather the coronavirus outbreak. Mar 12, 2020 Andy Green
Gun Theft in the United States: A State-by-State Analysis ArticleMarch 4, 2020 Gun Theft in the United States: A State-by-State Analysis Gun theft is rampant in states across the country, leaving all of our communities vulnerable to violent gun crime. Mar 4, 2020 Chelsea Parsons, Eugenio Weigend Vargas
Affordable Care Act Repeal by State InteractiveMarch 2, 2020 Affordable Care Act Repeal by State This interactive allows users to see the harms that would result if the Affordable Care Act were repealed, with data for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Mar 2, 2020 Nicole Rapfogel, Emily Gee, Mathew Brady
State Policy Options To Reduce Prescription Drug Spending ReportFebruary 13, 2020 State Policy Options To Reduce Prescription Drug Spending States have a variety of policy options to reduce their prescription drug spending without jeopardizing the health of patients. Feb 13, 2020 Thomas Waldrop, Maura Calsyn
Building Workers’ Wealth in Cities and States ReportJanuary 20, 2020 Building Workers’ Wealth in Cities and States City and state policymakers across ideological divides can help raise standards for workers and boost sustainable economic growth by supporting employee ownership and broad-based profit-sharing. Jan 20, 2020 Karla Walter
Interactive: Opportunities for States To Improve Infant Health Outcomes InteractiveDecember 17, 2019 Interactive: Opportunities for States To Improve Infant Health Outcomes This interactive allows users to see states' progress toward implementing policies to improve maternal and infant mortality and eliminate racial disparities in health across three domains: healthy families, economic and work supports, and infant health outcomes. Dec 17, 2019 Cristina Novoa, Mathew Brady
Interactive: Exploring Infant Health Outcomes Across Race and Ethnicity and by State InteractiveDecember 17, 2019 Interactive: Exploring Infant Health Outcomes Across Race and Ethnicity and by State This interactive allows users to view the most recent available data on infant health outcomes across states and compare demographic groups to see how outcomes differ by race and ethnicity. Dec 17, 2019 Cristina Novoa, Mathew Brady
Workers’ Boards: A Brief Overview Fact SheetDecember 11, 2019 Workers’ Boards: A Brief Overview By developing policies for workers’ boards—governmental bodies that bring together representatives of workers, employers, and the public—state and local policymakers can raise minimum wage rates, benefits, and workplace standards across entire occupations, sectors, and industries. Dec 11, 2019 Kate Andrias, David Madland, Malkie Wall
Workers’ Boards: Frequently Asked Questions Fact SheetDecember 11, 2019 Workers’ Boards: Frequently Asked Questions Workers’ boards—also known as wage boards or industry committees—set minimum wage rates, benefits, and workplace standards for an entire occupation, sector, or industry. Boards can raise wages for both low- and middle-income workers, and they are particularly helpful in industries where traditional collective bargaining is difficult. Dec 11, 2019 Kate Andrias, David Madland, Malkie Wall
A How-To Guide for State and Local Workers’ Boards ReportDecember 11, 2019 A How-To Guide for State and Local Workers’ Boards This report serves as a guide for state and local government officials and advocates interested in developing workers’ board policies. Dec 11, 2019 Kate Andrias, David Madland, Malkie Wall
The Economics of Caregiving for Working Mothers ReportDecember 10, 2019 The Economics of Caregiving for Working Mothers Working mothers are important drivers of three essential industries—elementary and secondary education, hospitals, and food services—yet cannot afford child care for their own children. Dec 10, 2019 Sarah Jane Glynn, Katie Hamm
The Trump Administration Is Poised to Gut Environmental Review. What’s at Stake? ArticleDecember 10, 2019 The Trump Administration Is Poised to Gut Environmental Review. What’s at Stake? The Trump administration says they’re cutting red tape. But in reality, they’re about to contribute to dirtier air and water—and silencing of the public. Dec 10, 2019 Sally Hardin, Claire Moser
Building Momentum: State Progress on Early Learning in 2019 ArticleDecember 5, 2019 Building Momentum: State Progress on Early Learning in 2019 Governors and legislators across the country are taking much-needed steps to support families by investing in child care, preschool, and home visiting. Dec 5, 2019 Steven Jessen-Howard
Gun Violence in America: A State-by-State Analysis InteractiveNovember 20, 2019 Gun Violence in America: A State-by-State Analysis While gun violence is a uniquely American problem, the specific impact varies widely from state to state. Nov 20, 2019 Eugenio Weigend Vargas
Moving Backward ArticleNovember 4, 2019 Moving Backward New estimates show that recent efforts to strike down the Affordable Care Act could leave millions of women and girls with preexisting conditions at risk of being charged more or denied coverage for individual insurance. Nov 4, 2019 Jamille Fields Allsbrook, Sarah Coombs
Public Sector Training Partnerships Build Power ReportOctober 3, 2019 Public Sector Training Partnerships Build Power Public sector training partnerships raise standards for workers and taxpayers—and they strengthen unions at the same time. Oct 3, 2019 Karla Walter
Early Learning in the United States: 2019 Fact SheetSeptember 16, 2019 Early Learning in the United States: 2019 These fact sheets outline the current state of early learning and opportunities for improvement in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Sep 16, 2019 Steven Jessen-Howard, Simon Workman
What We Know About DACA Recipients, by State ArticleSeptember 12, 2019 What We Know About DACA Recipients, by State Across all 50 states, DACA recipients are integral community members. Sep 12, 2019 Nicole Svajlenka
What We Know About DACA Recipients in the United States ArticleSeptember 5, 2019 What We Know About DACA Recipients in the United States Across the United States, DACA recipients are integral community members who bolster the economy. Sep 5, 2019 Nicole Svajlenka
Student Mobility, Backfill, and Charter Schools ReportAugust 6, 2019 Student Mobility, Backfill, and Charter Schools Switching schools can have negative effects for students and their new schools; districts and charter schools should therefore have equitable approaches to accepting new students and backfilling open seats. Aug 6, 2019 Neil Campbell, Abby Quirk
How States Are Combating Trump’s ACA Sabotage ArticleAugust 1, 2019 How States Are Combating Trump’s ACA Sabotage In the face of the Trump administration’s continual sabotage of the Affordable Care Act, several states have adopted innovative reforms to protect their residents’ health care. Aug 1, 2019 Jesse Nadel
Momentum Is Building to Modernize Sex Education ReportMay 29, 2019 Momentum Is Building to Modernize Sex Education Over the past year, eight states have updated their sex education standards, and seven more states have advanced legislation to do so as well. May 29, 2019 Catherine Brown, Abby Quirk
The American Dream and Promise Act of 2019: State-by-State Fact Sheets ArticleMay 28, 2019 The American Dream and Promise Act of 2019: State-by-State Fact Sheets These state fact sheets provide estimates on the demographics and economic contributions of immigrants eligible for protection under H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act. May 28, 2019 Nicole Svajlenka
Governors Propose Nearly $3 Billion of Investments in Early Learning Programs ReportMay 15, 2019 Governors Propose Nearly $3 Billion of Investments in Early Learning Programs More than 30 governors have proposed new funding to help families access and afford needed early childhood education and care services. May 15, 2019 Steven Jessen-Howard
Voter-Determined Districts ReportMay 9, 2019 Voter-Determined Districts Truly fair U.S. electoral districts would allow the views of elected representatives to better reflect those of the people who elect them. May 9, 2019 Alex Tausanovitch
Cities and Counties Stand to Benefit From the American Dream and Promise Act ArticleApril 17, 2019 Cities and Counties Stand to Benefit From the American Dream and Promise Act Dreamers and Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure recipients are part of the fabric of communities across the United States. Apr 17, 2019 Nicole Svajlenka
Harnessing State Child Tax Credits Will Dramatically Reduce Child Poverty ReportApril 16, 2019 Harnessing State Child Tax Credits Will Dramatically Reduce Child Poverty By introducing a state child tax credit—or improving an existing credit—state policymakers can substantially reduce child poverty, increase family economic security, and invest in their state’s next generation. Apr 16, 2019 Rachel West
State Options for Making Wise Investments in the Direct Care Workforce ReportApril 10, 2019 State Options for Making Wise Investments in the Direct Care Workforce Policymakers must invest in strengthening the direct care workforce in order to improve the quality of care delivered to patients and to achieve better value for every dollar spent on long-term services and supports. Apr 10, 2019 Madeline Twomey