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
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
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
States Must Lead the Way To Protect Workers From Extreme Heat ArticleMay 20, 2025 States Must Lead the Way To Protect Workers From Extreme Heat In the absence of federal action to protect workers from the rising dangers of exposure to extreme heat on the job, states must take the lead—and can look to existing and proposed standards from other localities for guidance. May 20, 2025 Jill Rosenthal, Reema Bzeih
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
Resource-Rich New Mexico Plans To Diversify Its Economy ArticleMarch 24, 2025 Resource-Rich New Mexico Plans To Diversify Its Economy New Mexico is rich in oil yet remains relatively poor compared with other U.S. states, so its new economic strategy could be a road map to prosperity. Mar 24, 2025 Mark Haggerty
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
Investing in the Nation’s Future: Why Congress Should Emulate Energy States’ Sovereign Wealth Funds ReportFebruary 18, 2025 Investing in the Nation’s Future: Why Congress Should Emulate Energy States’ Sovereign Wealth Funds States save and invest fossil fuel revenue to build wealth and pay for essential services that benefit current and future generations—and Congress should take note when designing a federal sovereign wealth fund. Feb 18, 2025 Nathan Brooks, Mark Haggerty
5 Ways the ACA’s Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Have Improved Health Coverage Affordability and Access ArticleFebruary 18, 2025 5 Ways the ACA’s Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Have Improved Health Coverage Affordability and Access Enhanced financial help has made ACA coverage more affordable for millions of people, but without an extension beyond 2025, these gains will be reversed. Feb 18, 2025 Natasha Murphy
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
Small-Scale Farm Brings Food Justice To Strengthen Communities Across New Mexico’s Food Deserts VideoOctober 11, 2024 Small-Scale Farm Brings Food Justice To Strengthen Communities Across New Mexico’s Food Deserts Los Jardines Institute is supporting Justice40 implementation in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and beyond to build healthy and sustainable communities. Oct 11, 2024 Margaret Cooney, Devon Lespier, Olivia Mowry, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
State Leadership To Conserve Nature VideoSeptember 13, 2024 State Leadership To Conserve Nature Leaders from Maryland, New Mexico, Colorado, and California share how their states are leading on conservation. Sep 13, 2024 Mariel Lutz, Matthew Gossage, Hai-Lam Phan
Fact Sheets: The Harmful Effects of Project 2025, by State Fact SheetAugust 1, 2024 Fact Sheets: The Harmful Effects of Project 2025, by State These fact sheets provide insight into how Project 2025 would affect people in states across the country. Aug 1, 2024 Colin Seeberger
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
Fact Sheet: Using Federal Preschool Grant To Build State Early Learning Systems Fact SheetApril 18, 2024 Fact Sheet: Using Federal Preschool Grant To Build State Early Learning Systems The Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five program is a valuable tool for increasing families’ seamless access to early care and education programs. Apr 18, 2024 Anna Lovejoy, Allie Schneider
State Policy Leadership To Conserve Nature ReportApril 11, 2024 State Policy Leadership To Conserve Nature As momentum builds nationally to address the nature and climate crises, state and territorial leaders across the country have stepped up with a variety of measures aimed at conserving lands and waters. Apr 11, 2024 Drew McConville, Kate Burgess, Mariel Lutz
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
The Biden Administration Is Protecting Wildlife and Ecosystems at Chaco Canyon ArticleMarch 11, 2024 The Biden Administration Is Protecting Wildlife and Ecosystems at Chaco Canyon The Biden administration’s mining ban for the 10-mile radius surrounding Chaco Canyon conserves more than 60,000 acres of the area’s most vital ecosystems. Mar 11, 2024 Sam Zeno
Fact Sheet: 3 Trends in K-12 Assessments Across the Country Fact SheetJanuary 11, 2024 Fact Sheet: 3 Trends in K-12 Assessments Across the Country Reforms of state assessment systems could measure student learning more accurately and effectively, providing educators the information they need to close achievement gaps. Jan 11, 2024 Allie Pearce
CFPB Complaints State Fact Sheets: The CFPB Helps Consumers Nationwide ArticleOctober 3, 2023 CFPB Complaints State Fact Sheets: The CFPB Helps Consumers Nationwide The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment across the United States, addressing consumer complaints nationwide. Oct 3, 2023 Crystal Weise, Lilith Fellowes-Granda, David Correa
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in New Mexico Fact SheetSeptember 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in New Mexico The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in New Mexico. Sep 28, 2023
Protecting Vulnerable Public Lands Could Address U.S. Outdoor Recreation Needs ReportSeptember 20, 2023 Protecting Vulnerable Public Lands Could Address U.S. Outdoor Recreation Needs New analysis illustrates how the Bureau of Land Management’s proposed Public Lands Rule and related conservation actions can help bridge the nature gap for underserved communities and meet surging demand for parks and outdoor recreation. Sep 20, 2023 Drew McConville, Sam Zeno
NEPA Permitting Process Crucial to Renewable Infrastructure Project Success ReportSeptember 7, 2023 NEPA Permitting Process Crucial to Renewable Infrastructure Project Success Five clean energy infrastructure examples span a range of recent projects nationwide and demonstrate best practices for improving infrastructure projects. Sep 7, 2023 Edward (Ted) Boling, Kerensa Gimre
5 Major Renewable Infrastructure Projects Show Value of NEPA Permitting Process ArticleSeptember 7, 2023 5 Major Renewable Infrastructure Projects Show Value of NEPA Permitting Process Five clean energy infrastructure examples show how public engagement and environmental review work to improve infrastructure projects, not slow them. Sep 7, 2023 Auburn Bell
5 States Addressing Child Hunger and Food Insecurity With Free School Meals for All ReportMay 4, 2023 5 States Addressing Child Hunger and Food Insecurity With Free School Meals for All State governments are taking the lead in implementing no-cost school meal programs to eliminate administrative and financial burdens for students, families, and school staff. May 4, 2023 Allie Pearce, Akilah Alleyne, Anona Neal
How To Improve Community Wildfire Defense Grants To Build Rural Resilience ReportOctober 6, 2022 How To Improve Community Wildfire Defense Grants To Build Rural Resilience New Mexico’s 2022 wildfire season and its aftermath reveal the limits of federal resilience funding, but the new federal Community Wildfire Defense Grant program is an anchor point from which to advance reform. Oct 6, 2022 Sofia Garcia George, Mark Haggerty
The Oil Industry’s Grip on Public Lands and Waters May Be Slowing Progress Toward Energy Independence ReportJuly 19, 2022 The Oil Industry’s Grip on Public Lands and Waters May Be Slowing Progress Toward Energy Independence Seventy-seven percent of public lands in the western United States that are ideal for renewable energy projects are in areas with low or no oil and gas potential, yet they are still prioritized for oil and gas leasing. Jul 19, 2022 Jenny Rowland-Shea, Zainab Mirza
Technology bills can help working families In the NewsJuly 6, 2022 Technology bills can help working families Adam Conner discusses how the American Innovation and Choice Online Act and the Open App Markets Act would unlock innovation and benefit New Mexico's economies. Jul 6, 2022 The New Mexican Adam Conner
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
Preparing Students of Color for the Future Workforce ReportApril 22, 2021 Preparing Students of Color for the Future Workforce Community members in Indiana and New Mexico provide context on how Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students should be fully prepared for the future workforce. Apr 22, 2021 Ashley Jeffrey, Laura Jimenez
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
5 Discussions That Shaped the Justice Reform Movement in 2020 ArticleMarch 18, 2021 5 Discussions That Shaped the Justice Reform Movement in 2020 While more must be done to shrink the footprint of the U.S. criminal justice system, the national dialogue around reform during summer 2020 has inspired transformative ideas and tangible policies that can be built on moving forward. Mar 18, 2021 Kenny Lo, Sarah Figgatt, Betsy Pearl, 1 More Chelsea Parsons
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
State Climate Leadership Is Coming to the Nation’s Capital in 2021 ArticleNovember 9, 2020 State Climate Leadership Is Coming to the Nation’s Capital in 2021 Candidates from states with existing climate commitments won in the 2020 election and will bring lessons from this state-level climate action to Washington. Nov 9, 2020 Sally Hardin, Sam Ricketts, Aimee Barnes
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