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
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
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. Mar 18, 2024 Brendan Duke
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
Recover, Rebuild, Reform: Stories of Americans Affected by the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act ArticleSeptember 20, 2022 Recover, Rebuild, Reform: Stories of Americans Affected by the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act This CAP Action collection features stories from people in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire whose lives have been improved by the legislation passed during the Biden administration’s first two years. Sep 20, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
The American Rescue Plan Has Helped State and Local Governments Invest in Community Safety ReportAugust 15, 2022 The American Rescue Plan Has Helped State and Local Governments Invest in Community Safety With the support of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, state governments are expanding their public safety strategies to invest in proven crime reduction strategies that go beyond traditional law enforcement efforts to support communities at risk of violence. Aug 15, 2022 Akua Amaning
Women’s Stories on Economic Justice and Health Care ArticleJuly 27, 2022 Women’s Stories on Economic Justice and Health Care This CAP Action storybook features women in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire whose stories center on issues from prescription drug pricing and health insurance, to child care and paid leave. Jul 27, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
The Strong US Labor Market Suggests the Economy Is Not in Recession ArticleJuly 26, 2022 The Strong US Labor Market Suggests the Economy Is Not in Recession Economists have long considered many indicators—including the state of the labor market, which is still booming—when determining if the United States is in a recession. Jul 26, 2022 Rose Khattar, Jessica Vela
Biden’s Jobs Boom: How Policies Boosted the Labor Market Recovery in 2021 ReportApril 28, 2022 Biden’s Jobs Boom: How Policies Boosted the Labor Market Recovery in 2021 President Biden’s signature legislation, the American Rescue Plan Act, accelerated the economic recovery when it lost momentum; further fiscal steps are necessary to maintain this momentum and reduce economic inequality. Apr 28, 2022 Christian E. Weller
TANF Must Be Able To Respond Faster and Stronger to Economic Crises ReportApril 5, 2022 TANF Must Be Able To Respond Faster and Stronger to Economic Crises By reforming Temporary Assistance for Needy Families as a strong automatic stabilizer, policymakers can keep millions of Americans out of poverty and counteract recessionary pressures. Apr 5, 2022 Justin Schweitzer
5 Strategies for Equitable Implementation of Public Investments in Child Care ArticleMarch 23, 2022 5 Strategies for Equitable Implementation of Public Investments in Child Care States received an influx of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to stabilize their child care industries. Key policy strategies that center equity ensure that these funds reach the people who need them most. Mar 23, 2022 MK Falgout, Hailey Gibbs
The American Rescue Plan Shored Up Child Care, But a Long-Term Solution Is Necessary ReportMarch 21, 2022 The American Rescue Plan Shored Up Child Care, But a Long-Term Solution Is Necessary The American Rescue Plan provided much-needed funding to protect the child care sector from collapse, but long-term investments are critical to achieve lasting infrastructural change. Mar 21, 2022 Hailey Gibbs, MK Falgout
The One-Year Anniversary of the American Rescue Plan Past EventMarch 14, 2022 The One-Year Anniversary of the American Rescue Plan Lessons Learned on Alleviating Poverty and Building an Equitable Economy Online only Mar 14, 2022
The ARP Grew the Economy, Reduced Poverty, and Eased Financial Hardship for Millions ReportMarch 14, 2022 The ARP Grew the Economy, Reduced Poverty, and Eased Financial Hardship for Millions Data show that in just one year, the 2021 American Rescue Plan eased hardship for millions of Americans and demonstrated the need for further federal investment to build a long-term, equitable economy that works for all. Mar 14, 2022 Kyle Ross, Arohi Pathak, Seth Hanlon, 6 More Mia Ives-Rublee, Justin Schweitzer, Michela Zonta, Natasha Murphy, Osub Ahmed, Marina Zhavoronkova
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.