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
West Virginia Families’ Cost of Living Would Increase Under House Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act Fact SheetJune 10, 2025 West Virginia Families’ Cost of Living Would Increase Under House Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act Proposed cuts to vital programs would threaten West Virginia families’ budgets and access to necessities. Jun 10, 2025 Kennedy Andara, Natasha Murphy, Sara Partridge, 4 More Jamie Friedman, Lucero Marquez, Brian Keyser, Colin Seeberger
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
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
How West Virginia Elections Would Look Different if the Freedom to Vote Act Had Been Enacted Fact SheetOctober 11, 2024 How West Virginia Elections Would Look Different if the Freedom to Vote Act Had Been Enacted Passage of the Freedom to Vote Act would have expanded access to voter registration and the ballot box for thousands of West Virginians for the 2024 election. Oct 11, 2024 Gréta Bedekovics, Sydney Bryant, Alice Lillydahl
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
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
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
Ohio v. EPA Threatens the EPA’s Ability To Regulate Air Pollution Nationwide ArticleFebruary 13, 2024 Ohio v. EPA Threatens the EPA’s Ability To Regulate Air Pollution Nationwide The case is part of conservative activists’ efforts to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from protecting Americans from major polluters. Feb 13, 2024 Jeevna Sheth, Chris Martinez, Devon Ombres
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 West Virginia Fact SheetSeptember 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in West Virginia The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in West Virginia. Sep 28, 2023
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
How States Can Lead on Reducing Harms From Methane ArticleNovember 18, 2022 How States Can Lead on Reducing Harms From Methane With support from the federal government, state leaders can reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector and help the United States meet its climate targets. Nov 18, 2022 Elisia Hoffman, Kirsten Jurich, Hannah Argento-McCurdy, 2 More Chris Chyung, Sam Ricketts
Some States Are Ready To Punish Abortion in a Post-Roe World ReportJune 24, 2022 Some States Are Ready To Punish Abortion in a Post-Roe World For generations, Americans have known abortion to be a fundamental right; if Roe v. Wade is overturned, some states will quickly make it a crime. Jun 24, 2022 Elyssa Spitzer
The Senate Must Act Now and Pass the Build Back Better Act Before the Expanded Child Tax Credit Expires ArticleDecember 14, 2021 The Senate Must Act Now and Pass the Build Back Better Act Before the Expanded Child Tax Credit Expires If the Senate fails to pass the Build Back Better Act by the end of the year, the expanded Child Tax Credit will expire and millions of families will be pushed back into poverty. Dec 14, 2021 David Ballard, Arohi Pathak
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
Millions Will Gain Nondiscrimination Protections Under the Equality Act ArticleApril 20, 2021 Millions Will Gain Nondiscrimination Protections Under the Equality Act These fact sheets highlight how the Equality Act will result in expanded nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people, women, communities of color, and foreign-born individuals in states across the country. Apr 20, 2021 Caroline Medina, Lindsay Mahowald, Sharita Gruberg
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
West Virginia Needs the American Rescue Plan Fact SheetFebruary 26, 2021 West Virginia Needs the American Rescue Plan The COVID-19 pandemic and resultant economic recession are still wreaking havoc on West Virginia communities. President Biden and Congress must act boldly to ensure that working-class West Virginians are able to weather the storm. Feb 26, 2021 Ryan Zamarripa, Lily Roberts
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
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
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
How an Incomplete Census Hurts West Virginians Fact SheetAugust 6, 2020 How an Incomplete Census Hurts West Virginians Unless the deadline for completing the census is immediately extended, residents of West Virginia could stand to lose millions in federal funding for critical programs. Aug 6, 2020 Alex Tausanovitch
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
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
The Impacts of Climate Change and the Trump Administration’s Anti-Environmental Agenda in West Virginia Fact SheetJune 2, 2020 The Impacts of Climate Change and the Trump Administration’s Anti-Environmental Agenda in West Virginia West Virginia is under increasing threat from climate change, with three different $1 billion extreme weather events occurring from 2017 through 2019. Jun 2, 2020
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
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
Strikes Driving Change in States With Lowest-Paid Teachers ArticleApril 16, 2019 Strikes Driving Change in States With Lowest-Paid Teachers In states with the lowest teacher pay, teacher protests have been common, as has legislative action to increase salaries. Apr 16, 2019 Lisette Partelow, Abby Quirk
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
States Must Act to Protect Workers From Exploitative Noncompete and No-Poach Agreements ArticleApril 2, 2019 States Must Act to Protect Workers From Exploitative Noncompete and No-Poach Agreements State lawmakers can boost wages and encourage entrepreneurship by restricting noncompete and no-poaching agreements. Apr 2, 2019 Karla Walter
What States Can Do to Fight Corruption and Empower Voters Fact SheetJanuary 23, 2019 What States Can Do to Fight Corruption and Empower Voters State and local leaders can take action to fight back against big money and special interests—and put the public back in charge. Jan 23, 2019
Fact Sheets: How the Trump Shutdown Harms States ArticleJanuary 9, 2019 Fact Sheets: How the Trump Shutdown Harms States Across the country, President Trump's shutdown has had damaging effects on vital programs and services. As he continues to hold portions of the government hostage, Trump has left hundreds of thousands of workers in financial limbo. Jan 9, 2019 Saharra Griffin
The Freedom to Leave ReportJanuary 9, 2019 The Freedom to Leave State policymakers can boost workers’ pay and freedom in the economy by restricting noncompete agreements and banning no-poaching agreements. Jan 9, 2019 Karla Walter
Effects of the Trump Shutdown on Federal Workers’ Paychecks: State-by-State Estimates ArticleDecember 21, 2018 Effects of the Trump Shutdown on Federal Workers’ Paychecks: State-by-State Estimates 800,000 federal workers could go without paychecks in the event of a prolonged government shutdown. Dec 21, 2018 Seth Hanlon, Saharra Griffin
State Future Funds: Investing in Community Resilience Across the United States ArticleDecember 13, 2018 State Future Funds: Investing in Community Resilience Across the United States As communities are hit with more intense extreme weather, floods, and wildfires fueled by climate change, Congress must invest in solutions that build our nation’s resilience. Dec 13, 2018 Cathleen Kelly, Guillermo Ortiz
Early Childhood Agenda for Governors in 2019 ReportDecember 13, 2018 Early Childhood Agenda for Governors in 2019 With 36 new or re-elected governors taking office in 2019, there is an opportunity to make progress on early childhood education issues to improve the lives of millions of children and families across the United States. Dec 13, 2018 Simon Workman, Cristina Novoa
Expanding the Authority of State Attorneys General to Combat Police Misconduct ReportDecember 12, 2018 Expanding the Authority of State Attorneys General to Combat Police Misconduct In the absence of federal leadership, states must adopt policies and allocate resources to promote effective and constitutional policing. Dec 12, 2018 Connor Maxwell, Danyelle Solomon
10 Ways State and Local Officials Can Build Worker Power in 2019 ArticleDecember 12, 2018 10 Ways State and Local Officials Can Build Worker Power in 2019 Karla Walter and David Madland discuss how state and local leaders can empower workers. Dec 12, 2018 CAP Action Karla Walter, David Madland
America’s Child Care Deserts in 2018 ReportDecember 6, 2018 America’s Child Care Deserts in 2018 A new analysis of child care supply in every U.S. neighborhood finds that approximately half the country has too few licensed child care options. Dec 6, 2018 Rasheed Malik, Katie Hamm, Leila Schochet, 3 More Cristina Novoa, Simon Workman, Steven Jessen-Howard
13 Ways States Can Protect and Advance Women’s Health and Rights ReportNovember 30, 2018 13 Ways States Can Protect and Advance Women’s Health and Rights As attacks to women’s health and rights ramp up on the federal level, states have an opportunity to advance progressive policies to protect women and their families. Nov 30, 2018 Osub Ahmed
Expanding Medicaid in All States Would Save 14,000 Lives Per Year ReportOctober 24, 2018 Expanding Medicaid in All States Would Save 14,000 Lives Per Year In addition to saving lives, expanding Medicaid would have wide-ranging benefits for residents of the 17 nonexpansion states—benefits that go far beyond boosting health insurance coverage and improving access to care. Oct 24, 2018 Rachel West
State Fact Sheets: Economic Security for Women and Families ArticleOctober 23, 2018 State Fact Sheets: Economic Security for Women and Families In order to advance economic security for women and families in each state, policymakers should prioritize policies that ensure economic equality and health care access for all. Oct 23, 2018 the Women’s Initiative
These Conservative State Officials’ Lawsuits Attacking Federal Protections Harm Their Fellow Residents ArticleOctober 23, 2018 These Conservative State Officials’ Lawsuits Attacking Federal Protections Harm Their Fellow Residents Some state officials are using litigation in an attempt to undermine people’s wages, well-being, and access to health care—and the Trump administration is on their side. Oct 23, 2018 Sam Berger
Fixing Chronic Disinvestment in K-12 Schools ReportSeptember 20, 2018 Fixing Chronic Disinvestment in K-12 Schools States and the federal government must reverse a decade of disinvestment and give students and teachers the resources they need to be successful. Sep 20, 2018 Lisette Partelow, Sarah Shapiro, Abel McDaniels, 1 More Catherine Brown
What DACA Recipients Stand to Lose—and What States Can Do About It ReportSeptember 13, 2018 What DACA Recipients Stand to Lose—and What States Can Do About It If DACA ends, recipients across the country will be at risk of losing their access to driver’s licenses, affordable higher education, and occupational licenses—but states can help protect them. Sep 13, 2018 Silva Mathema
Early Learning in the United States: 2018 Fact SheetSeptember 13, 2018 Early Learning in the United States: 2018 These fact sheets explore the status of early childhood programs in each state and highlight the need to invest in programs that support child development, allow parents to work, and strengthen state economies. Sep 13, 2018 Simon Workman, Steven Jessen-Howard
Affordable Child Care and Early Learning for All Families ReportSeptember 13, 2018 Affordable Child Care and Early Learning for All Families Voters across the political spectrum express a strong desire for state and federal governments to tackle issues involving affordable child care and expanded access to early learning. Sep 13, 2018 John Halpin, Karl Agne, Margie Omero
Interactive: State Actions Taken to Combat Federal ACA Sabotage InteractiveAugust 30, 2018 Interactive: State Actions Taken to Combat Federal ACA Sabotage This interactive illustrates actions taken by states to combat federal sabotage of the Affordable Care Act. Aug 30, 2018 Aditya Krishnaswamy, Rhonda Rogombe, Madeline Twomey, 1 More Mathew Brady
How States Are Combating Federal ACA Sabotage ArticleAugust 30, 2018 How States Are Combating Federal ACA Sabotage As the federal government continues to undermine the health care system, states are taking matters into their own hands. Aug 30, 2018 Aditya Krishnaswamy, Rhonda Rogombe, Madeline Twomey
Investing in Charging Infrastructure for Plug-In Electric Vehicles ReportJuly 30, 2018 Investing in Charging Infrastructure for Plug-In Electric Vehicles States should take steps to raise the $2.3 billion needed to build enough public electric vehicle chargers to support the United States’ carbon reduction goals. Jul 30, 2018 Lia Cattaneo
State and Local Policies to Support Government Workers and Their Unions In the NewsJune 27, 2018 State and Local Policies to Support Government Workers and Their Unions In Janus v. AFSCME, the Supreme Court weakened the freedom of government workers to come together in strong unions; now, progressive state and local leaders must fight for public sector unions. Jun 27, 2018 Center for American Progress Action Fund Karla Walter
Moving Backward ArticleJune 21, 2018 Moving Backward New estimates show that recent efforts to eliminate pre-existing condition protections could leave millions of women and girls at risk of being charged more or denied coverage for individual insurance. Jun 21, 2018 Theresa Chalhoub, Aditya Krishnaswamy, the National Partnership for Women & Families
The 7 States Suing to End DACA Would Be Harmed by a Victory in Court ArticleJune 5, 2018 The 7 States Suing to End DACA Would Be Harmed by a Victory in Court The attorneys general leading the charge to terminate DACA should think twice about the negative consequences to their respective states. Jun 5, 2018 Laura Muñoz Lopez
State Policies to Address Prescription Drug Prices ReportMay 31, 2018 State Policies to Address Prescription Drug Prices States are working to bring down drug prices by improving price transparency, increasing negotiating power, and cracking down on price gouging. May 31, 2018 Thomas Huelskoetter
State-by-State Estimated Premium Increases due to Individual Mandate Repeal and Short-Term Plan Rule ArticleMay 18, 2018 State-by-State Estimated Premium Increases due to Individual Mandate Repeal and Short-Term Plan Rule Marketplace sabotage is projected to increase 2019 benchmark marketplace premiums by $1,013 on average. May 18, 2018 Thomas Huelskoetter
Blueprint for the 21st Century ReportMay 14, 2018 Blueprint for the 21st Century CAP’s Jobs Blueprint addresses the wage stagnation and employment challenges facing working class Americans and communities left behind by investing in millions of new jobs nationwide to meet some of our nation’s most pressing economic and social needs and creating a job guarantee in the hardest-hit areas. May 14, 2018 Center for American Progress
Bold Ideas for State Action ReportMay 10, 2018 Bold Ideas for State Action Americans are ready for states—the laboratories of democracy—to offer a new progressive vision for shared prosperity. This report presents a menu of state policy priorities to help people secure good jobs and good wages and to support strong and healthy communities in which all people are treated fairly and equitably. May 10, 2018 Center for American Progress
Sex Education Standards Across the States ReportMay 9, 2018 Sex Education Standards Across the States State sex education standards are not adequate to prepare students for life after high school graduation. May 9, 2018 Sarah Shapiro, Catherine Brown
America’s Youth Under Fire ReportMay 4, 2018 America’s Youth Under Fire Young people in the United States bear the brunt of the nation’s gun violence and are leading efforts to stop it. May 4, 2018 Chelsea Parsons, Maggie Thompson, Eugenio Weigend Vargas, 1 More Giovanni Rocco
Rethinking Federal Marijuana Policy ReportMay 1, 2018 Rethinking Federal Marijuana Policy The time is now to end the war on drugs and take steps to legalize marijuana. May 1, 2018 Ed Chung, Maritza Perez, Lea Hunter
Evaluating State Innovations to Reduce Health Care Costs ReportApril 6, 2018 Evaluating State Innovations to Reduce Health Care Costs State payment and delivery system reforms in Maryland, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Arkansas have been promising. Apr 6, 2018 Thomas Huelskoetter
State Election Security Spending Guidance for 2018 Omnibus ArticleApril 2, 2018 State Election Security Spending Guidance for 2018 Omnibus Congress provided money to states to improve election security. Here’s how they should spend it. Apr 2, 2018 Danielle Root, Liz Kennedy, Michael Sozan
Are High School Diplomas Really a Ticket to College and Work? ReportApril 2, 2018 Are High School Diplomas Really a Ticket to College and Work? A 50-state review of high school graduation requirements shows misalignment between the coursework necessary to receive a high school diploma and to be eligible for college admissions. Apr 2, 2018 Laura Jimenez, Scott Sargrad
7 Great Education Policy Ideas for Progressives in 2018 ReportMarch 28, 2018 7 Great Education Policy Ideas for Progressives in 2018 A progressive education policy agenda should focus on putting economic mobility and opportunity within reach for all. Mar 28, 2018 Lisette Partelow, Catherine Brown, Sarah Shapiro, 1 More Stephenie Johnson
State and Local Actions for Improving Election Security ArticleMarch 14, 2018 State and Local Actions for Improving Election Security At a time when our elections are being threatened by foreign interference, all levels of government have a role to play in improving election security. Mar 14, 2018 Danielle Root, Liz Kennedy, Michael Sozan, 1 More Jerry Parshall
Top 10 Early Childhood Ideas for States in 2018 ReportMarch 14, 2018 Top 10 Early Childhood Ideas for States in 2018 States have a critical role to play in expanding access to high-quality early childhood programs to ensure all children have the best start in life. Mar 14, 2018 Simon Workman, Katie Hamm, Rasheed Malik, 1 More Cristina Novoa
10 Years Later: The Financial Crisis State by State ArticleFebruary 22, 2018 10 Years Later: The Financial Crisis State by State States were devastated by the financial crisis, and Congress should not plant the seeds of the next one through deregulation. Feb 22, 2018 Joe Valenti
Election Security in All 50 States ReportFebruary 12, 2018 Election Security in All 50 States A better understanding of how each state can improve election security preparedness can help build urgency for appropriate solutions and arm stakeholders with information to demand increased security measures. Feb 12, 2018 Danielle Root, Liz Kennedy, Michael Sozan, 1 More Jerry Parshall