Higher Minimum Wages Support Job Growth as the Economy Recovers From COVID-19 ReportNov 3, 2021 Higher Minimum Wages Support Job Growth as the Economy Recovers From COVID-19 States that guarantee better pay for their workers have added more jobs in 2021 than states with lower minimum and subminimum wages. Nov 3, 2021 Justin Schweitzer, Kyle Ross
COUNTERPOINT: Masks remain an essential tool to protect against COVID In the NewsMay 6, 2022 COUNTERPOINT: Masks remain an essential tool to protect against COVID Mia Ives-Rublee argues that masks remain a critical preventive measure to avoid future COVID-19 surges and protect those at higher risk of severe illness. May 6, 2022 Inside Sources Mia Ives-Rublee
Fact Sheet: Top 10 Ways To Improve Health and Health Equity Fact SheetApr 28, 2022 Fact Sheet: Top 10 Ways To Improve Health and Health Equity To improve health and well-being, policymakers must act to address inequities, infrastructure, and social determinants of health that contribute to poor health. Apr 28, 2022 Jill Rosenthal, Nicole Rapfogel, Marquisha Johns
Top 10 Ways To Improve Health and Health Equity ReportApr 28, 2022 Top 10 Ways To Improve Health and Health Equity Policies to strengthen the nation’s health must ensure that individuals and communities are healthy, thriving, and inclusive through long-term, sustained investments. Apr 28, 2022 Jill Rosenthal, Nicole Rapfogel, Marquisha Johns
Congress must find a path forward on COVID-19 relief funding In the NewsApr 15, 2022 Congress must find a path forward on COVID-19 relief funding Jill Rosenthal urges Congress to find a path forward on the $10 billion supplemental COVID-19 relief package. Apr 15, 2022 The Hill Jill Rosenthal
TANF Must Be Able To Respond Faster and Stronger to Economic Crises ReportApr 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
Preventing Disruptions to Coverage and Care After the Public Health Emergency ReportApr 5, 2022 Preventing Disruptions to Coverage and Care After the Public Health Emergency As the conclusion of the national public health emergency looms, state and federal policymakers should improve continuity of care for millions of Medicaid enrollees facing disenrollment and preserve critical access to COVID-19 testing and treatment. Apr 5, 2022 Natasha Murphy, Nicole Rapfogel
The ARP Grew the Economy, Reduced Poverty, and Eased Financial Hardship for Millions ReportMar 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
Fact Sheet: Advancing Equity Fact SheetMar 10, 2022 Fact Sheet: Advancing Equity This fact sheet summarizes a recent Center for American Progress report on the Biden administration’s efforts to advance racial equity through the federal government. Mar 10, 2022 Lorena Roque, Justin Dorazio
How State and Local Leaders Can Prepare for Future COVID-19 Surges ArticleMar 2, 2022 How State and Local Leaders Can Prepare for Future COVID-19 Surges As COVID-19 wanes and governments relax public health measures, policymakers must closely monitor indicators that reflect prevalence and severity, precautions and protections, and treatment availability to maintain readiness for future surges and resume precautions as needed. Mar 2, 2022 Jill Rosenthal
Expanded Child Tax Credits Have Been a Lifeline for Many ArticleFeb 23, 2022 Expanded Child Tax Credits Have Been a Lifeline for Many Expanded child tax credit payments have provided much-needed financial support to a wide range of families across income level, race/ethnicity, and education. Feb 23, 2022 Christian E. Weller
Advancing Equity: Review of the Biden Administration’s Efforts in Its First Year To Implement a Racial Equity Agenda ReportFeb 17, 2022 Advancing Equity: Review of the Biden Administration’s Efforts in Its First Year To Implement a Racial Equity Agenda This report reviews the Biden administration’s key efforts and accomplishments to advance equity in its first year and outlines future policies needed to build a better and more dynamic nation that equitably respects the rights and meets the needs of all Americans. Feb 17, 2022 Nicole Lee Ndumele, Lorena Roque, Justin Dorazio
These 6 Priorities Show the Need for a Robust Domestic Discretionary Budget ArticleFeb 11, 2022 These 6 Priorities Show the Need for a Robust Domestic Discretionary Budget Funding for government agencies expires on March 11; rather than pass another stopgap bill, Congress must pass full-year appropriations that adequately support the nation’s priorities and needs. Feb 11, 2022 Nick Buffie, Jessica Yin, Marquisha Johns, 2 More Jill Rosenthal, Seth Hanlon