The American Rescue Plan Act Will Significantly Address LGBTQ Poverty ArticleApril 13, 2021 The American Rescue Plan Act Will Significantly Address LGBTQ Poverty LGBTQ people—particularly LGBTQ people of color and transgender people—were among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ARPA’s investments are a critical first step on the road to recovery. Apr 13, 2021 Sharita Gruberg
Inflation and Making Ends Meet: Increasing Real Household Incomes ArticleAugust 3, 2021 Inflation and Making Ends Meet: Increasing Real Household Incomes Aug 3, 2021 Andres Vinelli, Christian E. Weller
American Rescue Plan Could Help Prevent State Public Higher Education Cuts ReportMarch 10, 2021 American Rescue Plan Could Help Prevent State Public Higher Education Cuts Mar 10, 2021 Victoria Yuen
Protecting Public Land Revenue-Sharing Governments From the Fiscal Risks of Economic Transitions ReportDecember 9, 2024 Protecting Public Land Revenue-Sharing Governments From the Fiscal Risks of Economic Transitions The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the vulnerability of state, local, and Tribal governments’ dependence on payments tied to resource extraction on public lands. The Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund offered a temporary solution and a framework for a permanent one. Dec 9, 2024 Sharon Ferguson, Mark Haggerty
Pandemic-Era Funding for Early Learning Programs Showcases One of the Most Important Investments the United States Can Make ReportOctober 22, 2024 Pandemic-Era Funding for Early Learning Programs Showcases One of the Most Important Investments the United States Can Make Actions by the Biden-Harris administration and state policymakers illustrate how early learning investments are effective and necessary, paving the way for systemic changes to the country’s child care system. Oct 22, 2024 Hailey Gibbs, Allie Schneider, Bri Crawford, 1 More Casey Peeks
Entrepreneurship, Startups, and Business Formation Are Booming Across the U.S. ArticleMarch 18, 2024 Entrepreneurship, Startups, and Business Formation Are Booming Across the U.S. Applications for new businesses, the number of startups, and the total number of businesses have skyrocketed across U.S. states and counties since 2021. Mar 18, 2024 Brendan Duke
Testimony on the Impact of the COVID-19 Response on the Economy TestimonyOctober 2, 2023 Testimony on the Impact of the COVID-19 Response on the Economy Bobby Kogan, senior director of Federal Budget Policy at the Center for American Progress, filed written testimony before the U.S. House Oversight and Accountability Committee’s Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs; this testimony is in support of the macroeconomic fiscal policy taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing recession. Oct 2, 2023 Bobby Kogan
Local communities are buying medical debt for pennies on the dollar—and freeing American families from the threat of bankruptcy In the NewsMarch 10, 2023 Local communities are buying medical debt for pennies on the dollar—and freeing American families from the threat of bankruptcy State Rep. Michelle Grim (D-OH) describes how federal funding from the American Rescue Plan is being used to wipe medical debt in Ohio. An estimated 41,000 Ohio residents will see their medical debt erased thanks to the program that is being replicated in towns and local governments across the country. Mar 10, 2023 Fortune Michele Grim
Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery ArticleMarch 7, 2023 Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery On the second anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, Americans share how the legislation has affected their lives and communities. Mar 7, 2023 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
State and Local Leaders Summit Past EventFebruary 8, 2023 State and Local Leaders Summit Governors and mayors will have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform their economies in the months and years ahead. Feb 8, 2023
The Biden Administration’s First 2 Years: Stories of Americans Who Benefit From a Government Invested in Their Future ArticleDecember 12, 2022 The Biden Administration’s First 2 Years: Stories of Americans Who Benefit From a Government Invested in Their Future This collection features stories from Americans across the country whose lives and communities have benefited from the legislative and executive actions passed under the Biden administration. Dec 12, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Despite Global Inflation, the U.S. Economic Recovery Is Among the Strongest of G-7 Nations ArticleDecember 9, 2022 Despite Global Inflation, the U.S. Economic Recovery Is Among the Strongest of G-7 Nations The U.S. economy remains stronger than many of its global counterparts, despite global economic pressures. Dec 9, 2022 Rose Khattar, Jessica Vela
What Will Happen if Congress Fails To Further Fund COVID-19 Vaccines, Tests, and Treatments? ArticleNovember 7, 2022 What Will Happen if Congress Fails To Further Fund COVID-19 Vaccines, Tests, and Treatments? The lack of funding for COVID-19 response has left the country unprepared for a possible surge of the coronavirus this winter and beyond. Nov 7, 2022 Jill Rosenthal
Recent Legislative and Executive Acts Represent Promise for Women’s Economic Security ArticleOctober 20, 2022 Recent Legislative and Executive Acts Represent Promise for Women’s Economic Security Women and their families should find some current financial pressures—fueled partly by the gender wage gap—alleviated by recent policy wins, particularly if policymakers prioritize implementing new pathways to good jobs for women in the years ahead. Oct 20, 2022 Lauren Hoffman, Rose Khattar, Beth Almeida, 1 More Isabela Salas-Betsch
ARPA Funds Continue To Support Community Safety Efforts Through Community Responder Programs ArticleOctober 12, 2022 ARPA Funds Continue To Support Community Safety Efforts Through Community Responder Programs With the help of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, governments are expanding their public safety strategies to invest in community responder programs that reduce reliance on law enforcement and provide communities with meaningful emergency management support. Oct 12, 2022 Akua Amaning
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy IssueNovember 1, 2021 Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.
Strengthening Health IssueNovember 1, 2021 Strengthening Health We work to strengthen public health systems and improve health care coverage, access, and affordability.
Building an Economy for All IssueNovember 1, 2021 Building an Economy for All Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.
Advancing Racial Equity and Justice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Advancing Racial Equity and Justice We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.