Converting Vacant Office Space Into Housing ReportJuly 30, 2024 Converting Vacant Office Space Into Housing The adaptive reuse of underutilized office buildings, if paired with government support and comprehensive planning, might be a valuable tool in many local markets for addressing the vast need for more—and more affordable—housing. Jul 30, 2024 Michela Zonta, Lily Roberts, Jessica Vela
Testimony Before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions In the NewsJuly 9, 2024 Testimony Before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Emily Gee testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions about improving affordability for Americans. Jul 9, 2024 The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Emily Gee
Wealth of Younger Americans Is Historically High ArticleApril 24, 2024 Wealth of Younger Americans Is Historically High Due to a historic economic recovery, inflation-adjusted wealth for younger Americans has grown 49 percent since right before the pandemic—a positive trend following decades of stagnation. Apr 24, 2024 Brendan Duke, Christian E. Weller
States Are Taking Action To Address the Child Care Crisis ArticleFebruary 21, 2024 States Are Taking Action To Address the Child Care Crisis Federal COVID-19 relief funding for child care stabilization grants ended in September 2023, but a number of states have stepped up this year to address the child care needs of working families. Feb 21, 2024 Anna Lovejoy
5 Ways Government Can Reimagine K-12 School Design in the Wake of COVID-19 ArticleNovember 1, 2023 5 Ways Government Can Reimagine K-12 School Design in the Wake of COVID-19 State and federal governments must empower schools to redesign teaching and learning for the generations to come. Nov 1, 2023 Allie Pearce
The Recent COVID-Fueled Rise in Disability Calls for Better Worker Protections ArticleOctober 26, 2023 The Recent COVID-Fueled Rise in Disability Calls for Better Worker Protections Policymakers must take steps to address the recent rise in disability, which has been fueled by long COVID. Oct 26, 2023 Mia Ives-Rublee, Anona Neal
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
Poverty Rose in 2022, But Policy Solutions Can Create a More Equitable Economy ArticleSeptember 12, 2023 Poverty Rose in 2022, But Policy Solutions Can Create a More Equitable Economy To continue growing the middle class, Congress and the Biden administration should learn from what worked in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated recession that led to extraordinarily low poverty rates. Sep 12, 2023 Kyle Ross
In the face of a national drug shortage, the US must bolster its supply chains In the NewsAugust 27, 2023 In the face of a national drug shortage, the US must bolster its supply chains Marquisha Johns writes in The Hill why reauthorizing the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act is essential to avoid drug supply chain issues and shortages. Aug 27, 2023 The Hill Marquisha Johns
With the Long-Overdue End of the Title 42 Order, America’s Values Are at Stake ArticleMay 10, 2023 With the Long-Overdue End of the Title 42 Order, America’s Values Are at Stake As the Title 42 order comes to an end, America can humanely and effectively meet the challenge of rising numbers at the border. May 10, 2023 Patrick Gaspard, Debu Gandhi, Dan Restrepo
The U.S. Needs a Federal Program To Expand Vaccine Access and Equity for Adults ArticleApril 18, 2023 The U.S. Needs a Federal Program To Expand Vaccine Access and Equity for Adults A Vaccines for Adults program is critical to expand vaccine access among uninsured adults and boost vaccination rates, therefore promoting equity and reducing health disparities. Apr 18, 2023 Marquisha Johns
The Top 5 Actions the Biden Administration Has Taken to Strengthen the U.S. Economy ArticleFebruary 2, 2023 The Top 5 Actions the Biden Administration Has Taken to Strengthen the U.S. Economy Thanks to concrete actions taken by the Biden administration, the U.S. economy remains strong despite headwinds. Feb 2, 2023 Rose Khattar, Colin Seeberger, Emily Gee