New Jersey |
Equity |
News Story |
Why New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says he deserves a second term in November |
10/20/2021 |
Ohio |
Income Support |
News Story |
Report: Senate bill would help Ohio workers shut out of unemployment |
10/20/2021 |
Ohio |
Income Support |
News Story |
Senate unemployment bill would help nearly 600K Ohioans, advocates say |
10/20/2021 |
Virginia |
Education |
Editorial |
Editorial: 'Matching' school funding isn't fair |
10/20/2021 |
New Jersey |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
Campaign to reduce police role in behavioral health issues | Video | NJ Spotlight News |
10/19/2021 |
Vermont |
Income Support |
News Story |
The expanded Child Tax Credit should be permanent |
10/19/2021 |
West Virginia |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
'It's just hard to find somebody': Navigating childcare during the COVID pandemic |
10/19/2021 |
Alabama |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Despite low unemployment, state's economy suffers from workforce participation slump |
10/19/2021 |
Rhode Island |
State Finances |
News Story |
R.I. Foundation recommends spending state's ARPA funds on housing needs, substance abuse, mental health |
10/19/2021 |
New Jersey |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
New Jersey: Campaign Launched To Reimagine Policing, Public Safety, Abolish Drug War |
10/19/2021 |
Rhode Island |
State Finances |
News Story |
Group prioritizes ways to spend Rhode Island's COVID relief money |
10/19/2021 |
Montana |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
Opinion: Tax fairness |
10/19/2021 |
Georgia |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Was the threatened film industry strike a danger to Georgia? |
10/18/2021 |
Ohio |
Income Support |
News Story |
Manufactured Crisis? Amazon Caught Throwing Away Tons Of Unexpired Food As US Faces Unprecedented Food Insecurity |
10/18/2021 |
Virginia |
Education |
News Story |
New Report: English Language Learners in Virginia's Schools Don't Have Sufficient Support |
10/18/2021 |
Virginia |
State Finances |
News Story |
McAuliffe v. Youngkin: the numbers beneath candidates' job, economy claims |
10/18/2021 |
Louisiana |
Equity |
News Story |
Civil rights groups demand second minority-majority district |
10/18/2021 |
Alabama |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
State's economy suffering from labor shortage |
10/17/2021 |
Tennessee |
Education |
News Story |
Education leaders: Schools need more money first; Many superintendents back review of formula |
10/17/2021 |
Alabama |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Causes of state labor shortage debated |
10/17/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
The 'Great Mismatch:' Why aren't companies with record openings connecting with applicants? |
10/17/2021 |
Georgia |
Education |
News Story |
Georgia colleges seek to fill student needs as Hispanic enrollment increases |
10/17/2021 |
Georgia |
Criminal Justice |
Op-Ed |
A (supposed) good deed that may lead to punishment |
10/17/2021 |
Georgia |
Work Support and Wages |
Op-Ed |
Labor commissioner's good deed hard to swallow |
10/16/2021 |
Vermont |
State Finances |
News Story |
American Rescue Plan brings $200 million to Vermont towns |
10/15/2021 |
Michigan |
Income Support |
News Story |
Funding boost will help Michigan students who are homeless |
10/15/2021 |
Kentucky |
Income Support |
Op-Ed |
Do we still care about each other? |
10/15/2021 |
Tennessee |
Education |
News Story |
Teacher pay will be issue in Tennessee public school funding review |
10/15/2021 |
Louisiana |
Income Support |
News Story |
Salvation Army to bring holiday joy to children in Louisiana; Deadline for Angel Tree program extended |
10/15/2021 |
Montana |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Montana's congressional delegation should back American Families Plan |
10/14/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Income Support |
News Story |
Unemployment benefits boosted for highly paid by loss of low-wage jobs |
10/14/2021 |
New Jersey |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
New Report Highlights Newark's Investment In Community-led Public Safety Initiatives to Reduce Crime, Over-Policing |
10/14/2021 |
Kentucky |
Health Care |
News Story |
New Report Shows National Childhood Obesity Rates Highest in Kentucky |
10/14/2021 |
West Virginia |
Income Support |
News Story |
Families benefitting from the expanded Child Tax Credit fears of its loss |
10/14/2021 |
Florida |
Income Support |
News Story |
Bipartisan Florida Legislation Targets Inefficient, Uncollectable Fees Charged to Kids |
10/14/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Income Support |
News Story |
Loss of low-wage jobs fuels higher unemployment benefits for highly paid workers |
10/14/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
Community investment would protect public more than over-policing, report says |
10/14/2021 |
Colorado |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Opinion | Susan Knopf: Vote 'no' on state ballot questions |
10/14/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Equity |
News Story |
Housing stats show state disparities |
10/14/2021 |
Colorado |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Susan Knopf: Vote 'no' on state ballot questions |
10/14/2021 |
Michigan |
Work Support and Wages |
Op-Ed |
Now, things must change |
10/14/2021 |
Florida |
Criminal Justice |
Op-Ed |
Now is time to confront Florida prison problems |
10/14/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
News Story |
New report touts economic, environmental benefits of coal ash cleanup in Ohio River Valley |
10/14/2021 |
Virginia |
Equity |
News Story |
Should U.S. Study Reparations for Black Americans? Louisville Mayor and Council Say Yes |
10/14/2021 |
Arizona |
Income Support |
Op-Ed |
Whose Interests Are These Obstructionists And Saboteurs Actually Serving? |
10/14/2021 |
Colorado |
Taxes |
News Story |
Colorado Proposition 120: A property tax cut proposal impacted by last-minute legislation |
10/13/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
News Story |
Science Group and Appalachian Advocates Identify Opportunities in Closing Toxic Coal Ash Ponds |
10/13/2021 |
Virginia |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
Fischer announces pilot program for crisis intervention team to answer some 911 calls |
10/13/2021 |
Ohio |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
Muddy waters: Issue 24 raises heated debate about police accountability - The Land |
10/13/2021 |
Vermont |
Education |
News Story |
Task force proposes new funding mechanism for English language learners |
10/13/2021 |
Ohio |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
Conflicting interpretations muddy the water of Issue 24's proposed police reform |
10/13/2021 |
Louisiana |
State Finances |
News Story |
La. has $1B budget surplus, $1B in unspent COVID funds |
10/13/2021 |
Vermont |
Education |
News Story |
School funding task force proposes new funding system for students learning English |
10/13/2021 |
Louisiana |
State Finances |
News Story |
Four amendments on La. ballot for Nov. 13 |
10/13/2021 |
Arizona |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Opinion | Why would West Virginia and Arizona senators balk at a bill that helps their states so much? |
10/13/2021 |
Michigan |
Health Care |
Op-Ed |
We have bipartisan support for reducing health care costs |
10/13/2021 |
New Jersey |
Taxes |
News Story |
Can anyone lower New Jersey's property taxes? What the candidates for governor are saying |
10/12/2021 |
Arizona |
Taxes |
News Story |
School advocates seek to repeal state income tax cut |
10/12/2021 |
Virginia |
Education |
News Story |
Analysis: State education funding lags in Virginia |
10/12/2021 |
Connecticut |
Education |
News Story |
Campaign continues work to remove SROs from schools |
10/11/2021 |
Michigan |
Health Care |
News Story |
Polling shows bipartisan support for reducing out-of-pocket health care costs |
10/11/2021 |
Ohio |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
How Should We Police Cleveland? |
10/11/2021 |
Vermont |
Education |
Op-Ed |
Hoffman: Weighing money and education |
10/11/2021 |
Colorado |
Taxes |
News Story |
Ballot measures take aim at property taxes, custodial revenue |
10/10/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Keep SALT cap to truly support middle class |
10/10/2021 |
Louisiana |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Head to Head: Louisiana is special and worth fighting for |
10/10/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
News Story |
How should Ohio spend remainder of $5.4B pandemic relief? |
10/9/2021 |
Utah |
Income Support |
News Story |
New FEMA rules mean higher flood insurance rates for most Coloradans |
10/9/2021 |
Tennessee |
Education |
News Story |
Gov. Lee wants to change how our schools get funded |
10/9/2021 |
Texas |
Health Care |
News Story |
Texas tops the nation in Obamacare sign-ups |
10/9/2021 |
Alabama |
Income Support |
News Story |
Alabama gave out just 8 percent of federal money meant to help renters |
10/9/2021 |
Michigan |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
House of Representatives passes bipartisan bills aimed at child care reform |
10/8/2021 |
Arkansas |
Health Care |
News Story |
Report: Number of Uninsured Arkansas Children is Rising |
10/8/2021 |
Virginia |
Education |
News Story |
When Students Are Included, They Stay |
10/8/2021 |
Tennessee |
Education |
News Story |
Lee commits to revamping Tennessee's K-12 school funding formula |
10/8/2021 |
Colorado |
State Finances |
News Story |
Green groups react to bill to end non-competitive leases on public lands |
10/8/2021 |
Tennessee |
Education |
News Story |
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee launches review of the state's education funding formula |
10/8/2021 |
Michigan |
Criminal Justice |
Op-Ed |
Alternatives to prison |
10/8/2021 |
Louisiana |
State Finances |
News Story |
City of New Orleans employees will receive $15 per hour beginning Jan. 1 |
10/8/2021 |
Utah |
Health Care |
News Story |
Utah has one of the highest rates of uninsured kids. Could insuring them save taxpayers millions? |
10/7/2021 |
Georgia |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
America's bus-driver 'shortage' isn't new: It's due to years of underfunding, and it's putting kids at risk. |
10/7/2021 |
Louisiana |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
New Orleans city workers to get $15 per hour starting Jan. 1 |
10/7/2021 |
Maine |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Lack of Employees is Worse Than the Virus as Freeport Sam's Italian Closes |
10/7/2021 |
Vermont |
Education |
Op-Ed |
PAI: Weighing money and education |
10/7/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Income Support |
News Story |
Baker plugs UI rate relief for small biz |
10/6/2021 |
Louisiana |
Taxes |
News Story |
Fall election includes tax reform, budget issues |
10/6/2021 |
Michigan |
State Finances |
News Story |
Court Hears Case About Wrong Fraud Decisions By State Agency |
10/6/2021 |
Georgia |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Short-Staffed or Short-Changed? |
10/5/2021 |
Virginia |
Income Support |
News Story |
Virginia Women Speak Up: Extend the Child Tax Credit |
10/5/2021 |
New Jersey |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
NJ officials expect half a billion spent by film industry coming out of COVID |
10/4/2021 |
Montana |
Income Support |
News Story |
Montana economists push to make child tax credits permanent |
10/4/2021 |
Florida |
State Finances |
News Story |
Food benefits cut to families, disabled, veterans, elderly |
10/4/2021 |
Connecticut |
Work Support and Wages |
Op-Ed |
He could have lived with loved ones |
10/4/2021 |
Florida |
Income Support |
News Story |
Florida business owners say minimum wage increase will boost consumer spending, economy |
10/3/2021 |
Washington |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
Big banks face surtax in Washington state after court upholds 2019 law |
10/3/2021 |
Oregon |
State Finances |
News Story |
City Club of Eugene: Oregon's "Excess Revenue": Refund or Reinvest? |
10/2/2021 |
Louisiana |
Income Support |
News Story |
Kentucky Bill Would Allow Domestic Violence Survivors To Claim Unemployment |
10/1/2021 |
Kentucky |
Income Support |
News Story |
SNAP changes monthly benefit calculation, increasing pay for most families |
10/1/2021 |
Tennessee |
Education |
News Story |
K-12 education funding has doubled in Tennessee since 1992 |
10/1/2021 |
West Virginia |
Income Support |
News Story |
Gov. Justice's massive transfer of pandemic aid to a jobless trust fund didn't do much for some W.Va. businesses |
10/1/2021 |
Idaho |
Income Support |
News Story |
Approval of relief funds critical to prevent evictions in Idaho |
10/1/2021 |
New Mexico |
Income Support |
News Story |
Everything you need to know about the Child Tax Credit |
10/1/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Health Care |
Op-Ed |
Ginnie Graham: What happened to the money that was supposed to go to local mental health programs? |
10/1/2021 |
West Virginia |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Joe Manchin Just Cooked the Planet |
10/1/2021 |
Pennsylvania |
Income Support |
News Story |
As many wait, city set to run out of rental aid; Millions more in federal money is coming, though when is unclear, and it won't be enough. |
10/1/2021 |
Missouri |
Health Care |
News Story |
Missouri starts processing Medicaid expansion applications |
10/1/2021 |
California |
Education |
News Story |
Will Biden's reconciliation bill transform early childhood education? |
9/30/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Ohio will increase minimum wage in 2022. How much does that matter in this labor market? |
9/30/2021 |
Pennsylvania |
Income Support |
News Story |
Philadelphia set to run out of rental relief money in two weeks as it waits for federal funds |
9/30/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Income Support |
News Story |
As weekly jobless claims continue to decline, new child care subsidy for Oklahoma jobseekers made available |
9/30/2021 |
Florida |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
As minimum wage ticks up, Orlando fast-food workers strike for $15 an hour now |
9/30/2021 |
Maryland |
State Finances |
News Story |
Comptroller: Maryland Finished 2021 Fiscal Year With $2.5 Billion Surplus |
9/30/2021 |
West Virginia |
State Finances |
News Story |
Justice's "massive savings" for WV businesses promise not reality |
9/30/2021 |
Florida |
Income Support |
News Story |
First of six annual minimum wage increases goes into effect |
9/30/2021 |
Arizona |
Taxes |
News Story |
Initiative to Repeal the Republican Flat Tax for the Rich is Likely Headed for the 2022 Ballot |
9/30/2021 |
Oklahoma |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
A Call for Civility |
9/30/2021 |
Florida |
Income Support |
News Story |
Florida's minimum wage just went up. This map shows the last time other states raised their wages |
9/30/2021 |
Florida |
Income Support |
News Story |
Florida finally wins approval for summer food stamp program helping children in poverty |
9/29/2021 |
Georgia |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
SCCPSS' lack of drivers not a shortage |
9/29/2021 |
Arizona |
Taxes |
News Story |
Arizonans will get chance to vote on tax cuts that impact education |
9/29/2021 |
Montana |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
Guest Opinion: Make billionaires pay their fair shae |
9/29/2021 |
Michigan |
State Finances |
News Story |
Governor Whitmer Signs Budget that Puts Michiganders First, Helps Working Families, and Grows the Economy |
9/29/2021 |
Arizona |
Taxes |
News Story |
Petition drive appears to force public vote over tax legislation |
9/29/2021 |
Arizona |
Taxes |
News Story |
Arizona voters likely to get last word on $1.5B in tax cuts |
9/29/2021 |
Missouri |
State Finances |
News Story |
Analyst With Missouri Budge Project Says State In Good Financial Shape |
9/29/2021 |
Florida |
Health Care |
News Story |
FL moms have gotten expanded Medicaid coverage following childbirth, but not many people knew it |
9/29/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Jeff Brandes again files bill to shirk minimum wage for some employees |
9/29/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
How Can Cuyahoga County Restaurateurs Convince Employees To Return To Work? |
9/29/2021 |
Arizona |
Taxes |
News Story |
Tax cut likely to go to voters |
9/29/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Work Support and Wages |
Op-Ed |
Looking at issue of Oklahomans returning to work |
9/29/2021 |
Michigan |
State Finances |
News Story |
Whitmer signs budget focusing on state's economy, health care |
9/29/2021 |
Michigan |
Income Support |
Op-Ed |
Some miss out on Child Tax Credit |
9/29/2021 |
Louisiana |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Letters: Louisiana needs more robust federal support to recover from Ida, virus |
9/29/2021 |
Georgia |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Policy analysts differ on outlook of Georgia's education funding |
9/28/2021 |
Michigan |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Gender pay gap persists in Michigan |
9/28/2021 |
Maine |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
'Rethink our lives' | Some Mainers change jobs, careers as a result of COVID-19 pandemic |
9/28/2021 |
Georgia |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Georgia Using Federal Funds to Give First Responders $1,000 Bonuses |
9/28/2021 |
Arizona |
State Finances |
News Story |
Enemies of tax cuts, voting law changes ready petition filings |
9/28/2021 |
Arizona |
Education |
News Story |
School Masks Are In: Judge Cooper Rules Republicans in the Arizona Legislature Violated the State Constitution |
9/28/2021 |
Georgia |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Kemp announces $1,000 bonuses for police, EMTs as spotlight on crime remains |
9/28/2021 |
Arizona |
State Finances |
News Story |
Advocates turn in signatures today to put tax cuts that impact education funding & Prop. 208 on ballot |
9/28/2021 |
Arkansas |
Taxes |
News Story |
A tax cut windfall for millionaires introduced today |
9/28/2021 |
Arizona |
Education |
News Story |
Tucson-area school districts celebrate ruling halting Az laws that blocked COVID mask mandates |
9/28/2021 |
Arizona |
Education |
News Story |
Daily Schools Update: Signatures to block tax cuts that also impact Prop. 208 Invest in Ed to be turned in today |
9/28/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
SALT or infrastructure? Murphy insists on both |
9/27/2021 |
Michigan |
State Finances |
News Story |
Groups Applaud State Budget Bipartisan Child-Care Investments |
9/27/2021 |
Connecticut |
Education |
News Story |
Parents Send Pre-School Plea To D.C. |
9/27/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
A COVID-19 dilemma: Many sick workers can't afford to stay home |
9/27/2021 |
Alabama |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
3 issues to watch on Alabama's plan for new prisons |
9/27/2021 |
Arizona |
Income Support |
News Story |
Advocates Praise Expanded Child Tax Credit for Helping Arizona Families Make Ends Meet |
9/27/2021 |
Alabama |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
Alabama lawmakers consider using virus funds to build prisons |
9/26/2021 |
West Virginia |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
The Legislation Joe Manchin Is Holding Up Would Help His State |
9/26/2021 |
Arizona |
Income Support |
News Story |
AZ families got $352 million in August in child tax credits |
9/25/2021 |
Texas |
State Finances |
News Story |
With Abbott's blessing, lawmakers fast-track property tax cut proposal |
9/25/2021 |
Arizona |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Close to a Million New Jobs can be Created in Arizona if the Democrat's Reconciliation Plan Passes |
9/25/2021 |
Oregon |
Income Support |
Op-Ed |
Guest View: The Eugene community needs to step up for homeless |
9/25/2021 |
Texas |
State Finances |
News Story |
Texas lawmakers fast-track property tax cut proposal |
9/25/2021 |
West Virginia |
Income Support |
News Story |
Joe Manchin Might Single-Handedly Upend the Child Tax Credit |
9/25/2021 |
Louisiana |
State Finances |
News Story |
Northside Town Hall gives residents insight into ARPA funds spending regulations |
9/24/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Senate committee learns about rockblocks keeping Oklahomans from returning to work |
9/24/2021 |
Vermont |
Education |
News Story |
Local rep, think tank at odds over education funding numbers |
9/24/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Income Support |
News Story |
Flyer from Housing Coalition is misinformation about three bills to support tenants, state rep says |
9/24/2021 |
Ohio |
Income Support |
News Story |
Ohio's jobless benefit fund has been a lifeline for unemployed workers |
9/24/2021 |
Maryland |
Income Support |
News Story |
Hogan's attempt at ending federal unemployment benefits costs Maryland nearly $400,000 |
9/24/2021 |
Michigan |
Income Support |
News Story |
Fresh produce more accessible for low-income Michiganders |
9/24/2021 |
New Mexico |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Fix oil and gas leasing system before new sales |
9/24/2021 |
Rhode Island |
State Finances |
News Story |
Advocates call on R.I. to use $500m of federal dollars on housing |
9/24/2021 |
Vermont |
Income Support |
News Story |
Williston food shelf expands |
9/23/2021 |
Arizona |
Income Support |
News Story |
Expanded Child Tax Credit did a 'world of good' in Arizona advocates say |
9/23/2021 |
Michigan |
State Finances |
News Story |
Legislature sends $70B budget to Whitmer |
9/23/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Income Support |
News Story |
Analysts: Early End To Enhanced Federal Unemployment Benefits Was Likely Ineffectual In Oklahoma |
9/23/2021 |
Arizona |
Income Support |
News Story |
Some Parents Are Eligible to Receive Extra $500 Child Tax Credit Payment |
9/23/2021 |
Ohio |
Income Support |
News Story |
Ohio's unemployment compensation system: 85 years of boom-and-bust cycle for the fund |
9/23/2021 |
Florida |
Income Support |
News Story |
Florida Starts Process of Applying for Federal Food Aid Program |
9/23/2021 |
Ohio |
Income Support |
News Story |
'Kicking the can down the road:' Fixing Ohio's unemployment compensation system has eluded politicians for decades |
9/23/2021 |
Ohio |
Income Support |
News Story |
Self-employed Ohioans, gig workers no longer can receive unemployment benefits. Should they stay on? |
9/23/2021 |
Louisiana |
Education |
News Story |
Another National Ranking Trashes LSU As A Terribly-Run Place |
9/23/2021 |
Colorado |
Health Care |
News Story |
Report: TABOR blunted state's COVID response |
9/23/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
Editorial |
Fewer jobs in Ohio now than before pandemic |
9/23/2021 |
Michigan |
Health Care |
News Story |
Affordability of healthcare is primary concern for voters according to ACCESS polling data |
9/23/2021 |
Michigan |
State Finances |
News Story |
State budget heads to Gov. Whitmer's desk with $1B support for child care |
9/22/2021 |
Arizona |
State Finances |
News Story |
Laws passed with state budget in Arizona are target of lawsuits, citizen challenges as deadlines near |
9/22/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Policy Attempts To Mitigate The Impacts of Wage Theft On Black Workers As The World Reopens |
9/22/2021 |
Georgia |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Atlanta Area Schools Grapple With Labor Shortages |
9/22/2021 |
Oklahoma |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Opinion: Business interim studies |
9/22/2021 |
Kentucky |
Education |
Op-Ed |
Guest columnist: Private school tax credit program at odds with Ky. Constitution |
9/22/2021 |
Kentucky |
Income Support |
News Story |
Emergency relief endures with extension, legislature advocacy |
9/22/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Lawmakers study best ways to get Oklahomans back to work |
9/22/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
Editorial |
A Changing Job Market |
9/22/2021 |
Vermont |
Work Support and Wages |
Op-Ed |
Hoffman: Why is there a worker shortage? |
9/22/2021 |
Ohio |
Income Support |
News Story |
Should Ohio's self-employed get jobless benefits permanently? |
9/22/2021 |
Florida |
Income Support |
News Story |
In reversal, Florida to apply for $820 million in food aid |
9/22/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
State Senate Study Looks At Why Oklahomans Are Not Returning to Work |
9/21/2021 |
Michigan |
State Finances |
News Story |
Lawmakers, interest groups prepare for budget details |
9/21/2021 |
New Jersey |
Education |
News Story |
New Jersey Adjusts Trainings to Meet Teacher Shortage |
9/21/2021 |
Michigan |
Education |
News Story |
K-12 Schooling Budget Preview |
9/21/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Criminal Justice |
Editorial |
EDITORIAL: Court fee system needs to be reworked |
9/21/2021 |
New Jersey |
Education |
News Story |
Amid a teacher shortage and COVID, this is how N.J. is training future educators |
9/21/2021 |
West Virginia |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Joe Manchin, Coal Isn't Your State's Future |
9/21/2021 |
Virginia |
State Finances |
News Story |
The Virginia Lottery Has Thrived During the Pandemic |
9/20/2021 |
Oklahoma |
State Finances |
News Story |
The Frontier: Five year residency requirement for Oklahoma developmental disabilities services unconstitutional, federal agency says |
9/20/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Health Care |
News Story |
Feds Push Back On State's 5-Year Residency Requirement For Medicaid Waivers |
9/20/2021 |
Tennessee |
State Finances |
News Story |
Tennessee tax revenue beats August estimates by $268M |
9/20/2021 |
Oklahoma |
State Finances |
News Story |
Okla. Democratic Leader Holds Interim Study on Ending State Grocery Tax |
9/20/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
Jack Ciattarelli has proposed slashing billions in NJ spending. Do the numbers add up? |
9/20/2021 |
Arkansas |
State Finances |
News Story |
Winners in the rush to cut the state income tax - the wealthy. Losers: state services and those who need them most. |
9/20/2021 |
New Jersey |
Health Care |
News Story |
COVID-19 drives rise in psychiatric cases in NJ | NJ Spotlight News |
9/20/2021 |
District of Columbia |
Education |
News Story |
11 charter schools in DC will give admissions preference to at-risk students |
9/19/2021 |
Ohio |
Education |
News Story |
K-12 funding, school choice programs will be tested by changes |
9/19/2021 |
Ohio |
Education |
News Story |
Fair School Funding Plan would increase resources for schools in Black & brown communities |
9/18/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Health Care |
News Story |
Oklahoma residency requirement for disability aid 'not permitted,' Medicaid agency says |
9/18/2021 |
Colorado |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
New Colorado state report shows - again - it's more lucrative to work in the private sector |
9/17/2021 |
Virginia |
Equity |
News Story |
LGBTQ question asked at first debate between Virginia candidates for governor; GLAAD urges media to hold candidates accountable |
9/17/2021 |
Maryland |
Income Support |
News Story |
With Pandemic Benefits Ending, Maryland and U.S. Poverty Rates Could Rise |
9/17/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
GOP gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli makes pitch to boost economic competitiveness |
9/17/2021 |
Colorado |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
'Build Back Better' means greener energy |
9/17/2021 |
Vermont |
Income Support |
Op-Ed |
PAI: Income and poverty both fell during the pandemic. Huh? |
9/17/2021 |
Iowa |
State Finances |
News Story |
Depreciation deduction digs a bigger hole |
9/17/2021 |
Colorado |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Report: State workers underpaid |
9/17/2021 |
Arizona |
Education |
News Story |
Arizona educators seek injunction on the ban of mask mandates |
9/16/2021 |
Connecticut |
State Finances |
News Story |
Connecticut will take longer to emerge from COVID-induced recession of 2020, advocacy group predicts |
9/15/2021 |
Michigan |
Education |
News Story |
Anti-vax, anti-mask school bills clear GOP-led Senate committee |
9/15/2021 |
New Jersey |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Murphy hopeful end of weekly $300 benefit can make dent in labor shortage |
9/15/2021 |
Pennsylvania |
Census |
News Story |
New Census?Data?on Poverty, Income, and Health Coverage Show Need for Robust Federal Recovery Package |
9/15/2021 |
New Jersey |
Equity |
News Story |
Governor Murphy Establishes Wealth Disparity Task Force |
9/15/2021 |
Arizona |
Income Support |
News Story |
Poverty rate climbed in 2020, but pandemic assistance blunted losses |
9/15/2021 |
Arizona |
Education |
News Story |
With deadline looming, Az court reviews ban on school COVID mask & vax requirements |
9/15/2021 |
Connecticut |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Dan Haar: Two views of the CT economy. Who's right? |
9/15/2021 |
Arizona |
State Finances |
News Story |
Update: Court Hears Oral Argument On Arizona Legislature's Abuse of State Budget Process To Enact Pet Policy Bills |
9/15/2021 |
New Jersey |
Income Support |
News Story |
NJ COVID rent relief is going where it's most needed. Which ZIP codes received the most? |
9/14/2021 |
West Virginia |
Income Support |
News Story |
Sen. Joe Manchin doubles down on requiring parents to work for the Biden child tax credit |
9/14/2021 |
Arizona |
State Finances |
News Story |
No ruling yet on budget bills prohibiting COVID protections |
9/14/2021 |
Connecticut |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Amazon Proposal Rejected + Fights Prompt Policy Change |
9/14/2021 |
New Mexico |
State Finances |
News Story |
Leger Fernández introduces bill to help communities' economic transitions away from fossil fuels |
9/14/2021 |
West Virginia |
Income Support |
News Story |
The Expanded Child Tax Credit Was a Godsend to Struggling Families. Will Democrats Save It? |
9/14/2021 |
West Virginia |
Income Support |
News Story |
Child Tax Credit Program takes burden off families locally and across the nation |
9/14/2021 |
New Jersey |
Income Support |
News Story |
NJ doling out $1 billion in rent relief; Most funding has gone to denser areas |
9/14/2021 |
Arizona |
State Finances |
News Story |
Arizona judge hears arguments on whether anti-mask mandates, other measures can be part of state budget |
9/14/2021 |
Arizona |
State Finances |
News Story |
Judge To Rule Soon On Legality Of Policy Provisions Contained In Budget Bills |
9/14/2021 |
West Virginia |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
'Reentry Councils' and resources after incarceration |
9/14/2021 |
New Jersey |
Equity |
News Story |
NEW REPORT: Separate and Unequal: Racial and Ethnic Segregation and the Case for School Funding Reparations in New Jersey |
9/13/2021 |
New Jersey |
Equity |
News Story |
As Texas abortion law roils governor's race, NJ's sweeping pro-choice bill stalls |
9/13/2021 |
West Virginia |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
WV jails have more inmates now than when lawmakers passed bail reform in 2020 |
9/13/2021 |
North Carolina |
Income Support |
News Story |
North Carolina Democrats renew push to expand unemployment benefits |
9/13/2021 |
New Jersey |
Equity |
News Story |
New Jersey Could Be an Abortion Safe Haven If 'Roe' Falls |
9/13/2021 |
Florida |
Income Support |
Editorial |
Florida's well-fed governor heartlessly lets kids go hungry |
9/13/2021 |
Florida |
Income Support |
Editorial |
Editorial: Florida's well-fed governor heartlessly lets kids go hungry |
9/13/2021 |
North Carolina |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Democrats, worker advocates call for NC to boost aid to jobless |
9/13/2021 |
West Virginia |
Health Care |
News Story |
ARP Funds Could Help WV Schools Address Mental-Health Needs |
9/13/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
House studies district court system funding structure |
9/12/2021 |
Oklahoma |
State Finances |
News Story |
Experts Weigh What Future Of Broadband Could Look Like Under Biden's Infrastructure Plan |
9/12/2021 |
Rhode Island |
Health Care |
Op-Ed |
Health system merger demands close scrutiny |
9/12/2021 |
Louisiana |
Income Support |
News Story |
State poised to give food stamps to more affluent people |
9/11/2021 |
New Hampshire |
Work Support and Wages |
Op-Ed |
Labor Day won't end NH employee shortages |
9/11/2021 |
New Hampshire |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Pandemic has made NH's child-care problem worse |
9/10/2021 |
Georgia |
Health Care |
News Story |
Georgians In Recovery In Double Struggle To Remain Healthy In Pandemic |
9/10/2021 |
Florida |
Income Support |
Editorial |
Florida’s well-fed governor heartlessly lets kids go hungry |
9/10/2021 |
Utah |
Income Support |
Op-Ed |
A new era of family policy in Utah |
9/10/2021 |
Virginia |
Education |
News Story |
Virginia Ranks Towards the Bottom in Education Spending Per Student |
9/10/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
COVID-19 Reversed Progress for Ohio Women, More Than 1 Million Workers Displaced |
9/10/2021 |
Maine |
Income Support |
News Story |
Progressive group estimates up to 95K Mainers impacted by end of federal unemployment aid |
9/9/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
Advocate, lawmakers want to review court fee structure |
9/9/2021 |
Michigan |
Income Support |
News Story |
Federal pandemic jobless benefits are gone. Experts say state lawmakers must now protect workers. ? |
9/9/2021 |
New York |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
Big business likely to back governor's anti-crime initiatives |
9/8/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
Advocate, lawmakers want to review court fee structure in Oklahoma |
9/8/2021 |
New Mexico |
Immigration |
News Story |
Many of New Mexico's Public Officials Want a Path to Citizenship for Undocumented Workers |
9/8/2021 |
Maine |
Income Support |
News Story |
Progressive group estimates up to 95K Mainers impacted by end of federal unemployment aid |
9/8/2021 |
Georgia |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
Will state and business crime crackdown efforts undo Georgia's new justice reforms? |
9/8/2021 |
Ohio |
Equity |
News Story |
Study: COVID-19 reversed progress for Ohio women, more than 1 million workers displaced |
9/8/2021 |
West Virginia |
State Finances |
News Story |
Poll: More than half say W.Va. economy 'on the wrong track' |
9/7/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Income Support |
News Story |
Many Seeking Emergency Rental Assistance Left Waiting |
9/7/2021 |
New Jersey |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Labor Day Is Over, But Struggle Continues For New Jersey Workers |
9/7/2021 |
Georgia |
Health Care |
News Story |
Georgians In Recovery In Double Struggle To Remain Healthy During The Pandemic |
9/7/2021 |
Ohio |
Income Support |
News Story |
Extra federal unemployment benefits expire, but will people go back to work? |
9/7/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Coronavirus pandemic forced low-wage Ohioans out of work; number of jobs still low, Policy Matters Ohio report says |
9/7/2021 |
Georgia |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Recovery in the time of COVID |
9/7/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Pandemic put low-wage Ohioans out of work |
9/7/2021 |
Georgia |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Georgia jobless rate near pre-pandemic lows but COVID surge complicates outlook |
9/6/2021 |
Ohio |
Equity |
News Story |
Policy Matters Ohio Report Documents Uneven Economic Impact of COVID |
9/6/2021 |
West Virginia |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
The fight for miners' rights on this week's Inside West Virginia Politics |
9/6/2021 |
Georgia |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Latest state unemployment figures don't tell whole story |
9/6/2021 |
New Jersey |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
N.J. among worst in job growth, report shows |
9/6/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Labor Day report: Pandemic hit low-wage workers hardest |
9/6/2021 |
West Virginia |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
How unions saved West Virginia miners from industrial oppression |
9/6/2021 |
Maine |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
Higher taxes on corporations and the wealthiest can secure a lasting recovery for Maine |
9/6/2021 |
New Jersey |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
An uneven economic recovery for New Jersey? |
9/6/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Equity |
Op-Ed |
Columnist: American economy could jump by $13 trillion if recovery efforts focused on women |
9/5/2021 |
West Virginia |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Administration pays off loan for unemployment fund, spotlights break for employers |
9/5/2021 |
Kentucky |
Work Support and Wages |
Op-Ed |
Labor Day: Support workers as essential |
9/5/2021 |
New Hampshire |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
'Every hire is a win.' |
9/5/2021 |
Utah |
Taxes |
News Story |
The Utah State Legislature will consider cutting state income tax |
9/4/2021 |
District of Columbia |
Work Support and Wages |
Op-Ed |
Tazra Mitchell: On Labor Day, let's thank the DC Council for making transformative investments that support recovery for all workers |
9/4/2021 |
New Hampshire |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Pandemic changes workers' job market participation |
9/4/2021 |
Arizona |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Jobless rate better, but flat, as Arizona employment, workforce surge |
9/4/2021 |
New York |
Taxes |
News Story |
General Assembly expected to take up state-level Earned Income Tax Credit |
9/4/2021 |
Massachusetts |
State Finances |
News Story |
Springfield Considers First Municipal Fiber Network Among New England's Big Cities |
9/3/2021 |
Colorado |
Taxes |
News Story |
Property-tax battle brewing for the November ballot - and lawsuit threat looms |
9/3/2021 |
Montana |
Education |
News Story |
Montana to approve $42M boon to childcare |
9/3/2021 |
Georgia |
Education |
News Story |
Georgia colleges tackle coming 'demographic cliff' with multiple strategies |
9/3/2021 |
North Carolina |
Income Support |
News Story |
End of federal unemployment benefit to hit as many as 200,000 in NC |
9/3/2021 |
Arizona |
Education |
News Story |
Supreme Court deals another blow to school funding |
9/3/2021 |
Ohio |
Income Support |
News Story |
What Would Raising Minimum Wage Mean for Small Businesses in Ohio? |
9/2/2021 |
Missouri |
Income Support |
News Story |
Missouri judge rejects attempt to reinstate pandemic-related jobless benefits |
9/2/2021 |
New Mexico |
Immigration |
News Story |
Unable to get assistance: What happens to New Mexicans who speak lesser used languages |
9/2/2021 |
Colorado |
Taxes |
News Story |
Last-Minute Law Shrinks Property Tax Cut Measure To A Fraction Of Original Size |
9/2/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Health Care |
News Story |
How to enroll in expanded Soonercare |
9/2/2021 |
Georgia |
Education |
News Story |
How Federal Higher Education Proposals Affect Georgia |
9/2/2021 |
Kentucky |
Work Support and Wages |
Op-Ed |
Guest columnist: Honor Labor Day by supporting all workers |
9/2/2021 |
Florida |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Florida is set to boost the minimum wage to $10 an hour - 'a dramatic difference' for low-wage workers |
9/2/2021 |
Florida |
Income Support |
News Story |
Groups join calls for DeSantis to authorize food stamp boost |
9/1/2021 |
Florida |
Income Support |
News Story |
Second Harvest Urges Central Floridians to Petition Governor DeSantis to Feed Families |
9/1/2021 |
Alabama |
Income Support |
News Story |
What historic increase in food stamp benefits means for Alabama families |
8/31/2021 |
Michigan |
Education |
News Story |
We Couldn't Afford It': Childcare Costs Are Upending Michigan Moms' Lives. What Can Fix the Problem? |
8/31/2021 |
Arizona |
Education |
Op-Ed |
The Supreme Court's flawed ruling on Invest in Ed should not stand |
8/31/2021 |
West Virginia |
Income Support |
News Story |
Paid family leave advocates rally at Krepps Park for 'Picnic for Paid Leave' |
8/31/2021 |
Michigan |
State Finances |
News Story |
Why wasn't the pandemic worse? Federal funds and public programs, experts say. ? |
8/31/2021 |
New Jersey |
Census |
News Story |
More than 11% of Jackson's population are incarcerated at Fort Dix, one of many things to watch as N.J. implements prison gerrymandering |
8/31/2021 |
Ohio |
Equity |
News Story |
After Countless Cries for Racial Justice, Where are We Now? |
8/31/2021 |
Arizona |
Education |
Op-Ed |
Schools can't win when all 3 branches undermine voters |
8/30/2021 |
New Jersey |
Criminal Justice |
Op-Ed |
To honor overdose victims, end the drug war |
8/30/2021 |
New Jersey |
Income Support |
News Story |
Murphy opting not to extend $300 weekly benefits |
8/30/2021 |
Ohio |
Taxes |
News Story |
Making child tax credit payments permanent debated |
8/30/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Income Support |
Editorial |
Editorial: Tulsa getting closer to finding permanent solution to high evictions |
8/30/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
The Frontier: Five years after voters approved landmark criminal justice reforms, counties are still waiting for mental health funding |
8/29/2021 |
Maine |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Running on fumes: Lack of political will imperils fund that keeps Maine roads, bridges safe |
8/29/2021 |
Oregon |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
Opinion: The kicker will be bigger than ever. Let's use it for good. |
8/29/2021 |
Georgia |
Equity |
Op-Ed |
HIGHLAND: Transformative federal policies can address inequities |
8/29/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
Op-Ed |
American Rescue Plan should help all working Ohioans: Andreea Procopan (Opinion) |
8/29/2021 |
Arizona |
Income Support |
News Story |
With 253,000 Arizonans Behind On Rent, Court Halts Eviction Moratorium |
8/28/2021 |
Florida |
Education |
News Story |
DeSantis urged to seek $820 million in food aid for children. |
8/27/2021 |
Arizona |
Education |
News Story |
Collateral Damage: Supreme Court Ruling Jeopardizes Another $600 Million In School Funding |
8/27/2021 |
Utah |
Education |
News Story |
Advocates Say Not All Eligible Kids Receive Federal Childcare Benefits |
8/27/2021 |
New Hampshire |
Equity |
News Story |
Racial minorities dominate meals program, report says |
8/27/2021 |
Ohio |
Income Support |
News Story |
Franklin County judge wants to reinstate $300 in weekly pandemic unemployment benefits-but can't |
8/27/2021 |
Arizona |
Education |
News Story |
Voters Sign Petitions to Overturn New Tax Laws that Gut Education |
8/26/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
First-time Ohio jobless claims hit new low |
8/26/2021 |
Tennessee |
Health Care |
News Story |
Panel discussion highlights uncertainties of Tennessee's Medicaid block grant waiver |
8/26/2021 |
Missouri |
Income Support |
News Story |
Organization sues Missouri to restore federal unemployment benefits |
8/26/2021 |
Virginia |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Warner can help bridge divides on budget |
8/25/2021 |
Florida |
Immigration |
Op-Ed |
Gov. DeSantis should shoulder responsibility |
8/25/2021 |
New Mexico |
Immigration |
News Story |
A Language Barrier Is Preventing Immigrant and Refugee Communities From Getting Pandemic Relief |
8/25/2021 |
Michigan |
Education |
News Story |
Snowy State, Child Care Desert: What's Being Done About Child Care in Michigan |
8/24/2021 |
Idaho |
Education |
News Story |
Idaho teacher pay lower than in neighboring states |
8/24/2021 |
Georgia |
Health Care |
News Story |
How gaps in health insurance coverage haunt vulnerable patients |
8/24/2021 |
Florida |
Income Support |
News Story |
Florida missing out on millions of dollars in federal aid for childhood hunger |
8/24/2021 |
Colorado |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
Coloradans aren't anti-tax, they just want fair taxes |
8/24/2021 |
Ohio |
Income Support |
News Story |
Case Over $300 Unemployment Assistance Sent Back To County Court - WOUB Public Media |
8/24/2021 |
New Hampshire |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
What a minimum wage hike would mean to New Hampshire |
8/24/2021 |
Kentucky |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Guest columnist: Record surplus creates opportunity to reinvest in Ky. |
8/24/2021 |
Florida |
Income Support |
News Story |
In Florida, DeSantis cut jobless aid just as virus began terrifying new wave |
8/23/2021 |
Virginia |
Education |
Op-Ed |
Newport News School Board failed to create a safe place for all |
8/23/2021 |
West Virginia |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
A Tour Of Bail: How Other States Have Reformed The Money Bail System |
8/23/2021 |
New Jersey |
Education |
News Story |
Ciattarelli wants to change New Jersey's school funding plan. His idea may not be that new. |
8/23/2021 |
Louisiana |
Equity |
Op-Ed |
A Black woman's earnings show a societal lack of respect and appreciation for her |
8/23/2021 |
Georgia |
Immigration |
News Story |
Coalition pushes licenses for unauthorized immigrants in Georgia |
8/23/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Income Support |
News Story |
With or without a moratorium, Tulsa is seeing eviction cases rise |
8/22/2021 |
Arizona |
Education |
News Story |
Superintendent Hoffman and Invest in Arizona Coalition React to Arizona Supreme Court Invest in Ed Ruling |
8/20/2021 |
Arizona |
Education |
Op-Ed |
Proposition 208 ruling is another victory in Arizona Republicans' war on school children |
8/20/2021 |
Massachusetts |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Opinion: What to do with billions in surplus and federal relief funds; It could finally fix our broken child care system |
8/20/2021 |
New Jersey |
Immigration |
News Story |
NJ Bans Prisons From Making Deals To Hold Immigrants For ICE |
8/20/2021 |
Ohio |
Income Support |
News Story |
Fight persists to restore Ohio $300 federal jobless aid |
8/20/2021 |
Arizona |
Education |
News Story |
Court backs schools tax hike for now |
8/20/2021 |
Vermont |
Census |
News Story |
US Census 2020: Vermont is growing |
8/20/2021 |
Kentucky |
Education |
Op-Ed |
College is about to start in Kentucky, and students need federal debt relief. |
8/20/2021 |
West Virginia |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
W.Va. Remade Its Juvenile Justice System, But Stopped Measuring If The Changes Were Helping Kids |
8/19/2021 |
Kentucky |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Record Surplus Creates Opportunity to Reinvest in Kentucky |
8/19/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Baker: Use Surplus Funds to Reduce Employer Unemployment Burden |
8/19/2021 |
Florida |
Health Care |
News Story |
Over 487,000 Floridians sought health insurance this year, report finds |
8/19/2021 |
Vermont |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
No easy answers on labor shortage |
8/19/2021 |
District of Columbia |
State Finances |
News Story |
From Access to Justice to the Department of Buildings: What's in the just-passed Budget Support Act - and what got left out |
8/19/2021 |
Colorado |
Health Care |
News Story |
Bennet touts $400 million measure to expand home health care, increase pay in field |
8/19/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Income Support |
News Story |
Baker proposes $1 billion unemployment insurance fund cut to unburden employers |
8/19/2021 |
Ohio |
Income Support |
News Story |
Think tank supports appeal of unemployment benefit cutoff |
8/18/2021 |
West Virginia |
Income Support |
News Story |
Study: Unemployment benefit cuts have not had intended effect |
8/18/2021 |
Florida |
Health Care |
News Story |
Dems to seek Florida Medicaid expansion; They want to bypass DeSantis and the Republican Florida lawmakers |
8/18/2021 |
West Virginia |
Income Support |
News Story |
Unemployment benefit cuts have not had intended effect |
8/18/2021 |
Michigan |
Income Support |
Op-Ed |
We have to fix child care |
8/17/2021 |
Michigan |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
Whitmer to OK letting drunken drivers try to clear record |
8/17/2021 |
New Mexico |
Immigration |
News Story |
Report: Pandemic relief out of reach for many immigrants, refugees |
8/17/2021 |
Louisiana |
Income Support |
News Story |
Louisiana families to see food stamp increase in October |
8/17/2021 |
Kentucky |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
Experts Say: KY Budget Surplus Should Be Invested In Communities |
8/17/2021 |
Ohio |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
Collateral Sanctions Create Roadblocks For Formerly Convicted In Ohio |
8/17/2021 |
Nebraska |
Taxes |
News Story |
Blueprint Nebraska seeks income tax cuts, other tax reforms, to boost economy |
8/17/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Staffing shortages hold back restaurant rebound; Survey: 90% of eateries in state grapple with issue |
8/16/2021 |
Wisconsin |
Equity |
News Story |
Wisconsin cities look to basic income to close racial, other wealth gaps |
8/16/2021 |
Louisiana |
Income Support |
News Story |
Louisiana food stamps increase about 23% on Oct. 1 |
8/16/2021 |
Minnesota |
Equity |
News Story |
Advocates say Minnesota leaders failed to 'meet the moment' in tackling racial disparities |
8/16/2021 |
Vermont |
State Finances |
News Story |
Over $10 billion in federal COVID relief |
8/16/2021 |
New Mexico |
Health Care |
Op-Ed |
Let's make drugs more affordable for New Mexicans |
8/15/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Taxes |
News Story |
Massachusetts has yet to re-implement a charitable tax deduction, which passed through a ballot question in 2000. What's at stake? |
8/15/2021 |
Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
'It can be a real game changer': How Virginia families are using the new child tax credit for food, child care and more |
8/15/2021 |
Vermont |
State Finances |
News Story |
Vermont communities to receive millions in federal Covid-19 relief this week |
8/14/2021 |
Michigan |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Northeast Michigan severely lacking in child care options |
8/14/2021 |
New Jersey |
Census |
News Story |
What the census tells us about New Jersey | NJ Spotlight News |
8/13/2021 |
Arizona |
State Finances |
News Story |
Education groups, nonprofits go to court to challenge Arizona's mask law |
8/13/2021 |
Pennsylvania |
Immigration |
News Story |
Advocates Testify In Favor Of Bill To Allow Driver's Licenses For Undocumented Immigrants |
8/13/2021 |
Virginia |
Education |
News Story |
Advocates Lament Lack of Funding for Social Services at Community Schools |
8/13/2021 |
Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
Poll: Majority of Virginians Back Taxing Wealthy to Pay for Biden Relief Plan |
8/12/2021 |
District of Columbia |
State Finances |
News Story |
D.C. Council approves final vote on city budget |
8/12/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
News Story |
CMC: Unpacking Ohio's New Biennial Budget |
8/12/2021 |
Utah |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
Young People Had More Legal Representation In Juvenile Court Thanks To A Recent Law, Report Shows |
8/12/2021 |
Virginia |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Big Money for Big Biz, Not as Much for Poor |
8/12/2021 |
Virginia |
State Finances |
News Story |
Warner proclaims 'biggest infrastructure investment in our lifetimes,' but path is uncertain in House |
8/11/2021 |
Montana |
Health Care |
News Story |
Proposed changes to Medicaid eligibility in MT receive pushback in interim hearing |
8/11/2021 |
Tennessee |
Health Care |
News Story |
Investigators: Hospital policies offer extremely discounted, even free medical care |
8/11/2021 |
New Jersey |
Education |
Op-Ed |
When States Take Over School Districts, the Community Loses |
8/11/2021 |
Utah |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
How a new law changed what happens in Utah courts when kids get in trouble |
8/11/2021 |
Colorado |
Taxes |
News Story |
Poll: 61% of Coloradans support key provisions in Democrats' budget bill |
8/11/2021 |
Michigan |
Income Support |
News Story |
Another COVID-19 boost in food assistance on the way |
8/10/2021 |
Tennessee |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
'Perfect storm'; Economic hurdles choke business growth |
8/10/2021 |
West Virginia |
State Finances |
News Story |
How should West Virginia spend American Rescue Plan funds? |
8/10/2021 |
New Jersey |
Education |
News Story |
After a year of cuts, state funding looks positive for fiscal 2022 |
8/10/2021 |
Maine |
State Finances |
News Story |
What does the $1 trillion infrastructure bill mean for Maine? |
8/9/2021 |
West Virginia |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
West Virginia's Bail Reform Bill: How It Works And Who It Serves |
8/9/2021 |
West Virginia |
Equity |
Op-Ed |
The importance of Paid Family and Medical Leave in West Virginia |
8/9/2021 |
North Carolina |
Work Support and Wages |
Op-Ed |
About that labor "shortage" – Look to wave of retirements, not government aid to understand |
8/9/2021 |
Ohio |
Education |
News Story |
The Annotated Ohio Child-Care Worker |
8/8/2021 |
New Jersey |
Taxes |
News Story |
East Coast lawmakers pepper Congress with pleas for SALT tax break |
8/8/2021 |
Arkansas |
State Finances |
News Story |
Arkansas is sitting on $190 million in pandemic rental aid |
8/8/2021 |
Arkansas |
Income Support |
News Story |
Having stuck it to both poor people and vulnerable children, Arkansas lawmakers adjourn |
8/7/2021 |
New Jersey |
Equity |
News Story |
A history of racism explains why so many poor N.J. residents don't get welfare, report says |
8/7/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
Op-Ed |
Use $11 billion in American Rescue Plan to boost hazard pay for essential workers in Ohio |
8/6/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Taxes |
News Story |
Nonprofits slam Legislature for delaying tax breaks for donations |
8/6/2021 |
Alabama |
Health Care |
News Story |
Health Insurance enrollment period for Affordable Care Act ends Aug. 15 |
8/6/2021 |
Michigan |
State Finances |
News Story |
Billions coming to Michigan cities, bringing tough questions about priorities |
8/6/2021 |
Michigan |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
A lack of affordable child care is keeping some Michigan parents out of the workforce, a pilot program aims to fix that |
8/6/2021 |
Georgia |
Health Care |
News Story |
Poll says Georgians prefer COVID relief be spent on economic assistance, health care |
8/5/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Ohio unemployment system: Better training, new technology, more transparency needed, report says |
8/5/2021 |
New Hampshire |
Income Support |
Op-Ed |
Laura Milliken & Sarah Mattson Dustin: SNAP benefits kids and the economy |
8/5/2021 |
Virginia |
State Finances |
News Story |
Spending Spree; General Assembly returns to Richmond to appropriate federal stimulus cash |
8/5/2021 |
District of Columbia |
Income Support |
News Story |
Homelessness advocates celebrate DC's budget as a win |
8/5/2021 |
Michigan |
Income Support |
News Story |
Michigan child care costs rival mortgage payments, some parents forced to make tough choices |
8/4/2021 |
Michigan |
Education |
Op-Ed |
How we can strengthen our foundation for families |
8/4/2021 |
Vermont |
Income Support |
News Story |
Government assistance lifts Vermonters out of poverty, but the work is far from done |
8/4/2021 |
Connecticut |
Criminal Justice |
Op-Ed |
End the traumatization of our children. We must raise the age of arrest (again) |
8/4/2021 |
Michigan |
Income Support |
News Story |
Utility shutoffs help drive evictions in Michigan |
8/3/2021 |
West Virginia |
Criminal Justice |
Op-Ed |
The Human Cost Of Bail |
8/3/2021 |
Tennessee |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Teachers in Wilson County paid more than state minimum |
8/3/2021 |
District of Columbia |
Equity |
News Story |
On Black Women's Equal Pay Day, advocates push for wealth equality in DC |
8/3/2021 |
Colorado |
Taxes |
News Story |
Initiative 27: Experts weigh in on property tax ballot initiative |
8/3/2021 |
West Virginia |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Here's what happened when Gov. Justice cut off WV federal unemployment dollars |
8/3/2021 |
Wisconsin |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
Community leaders call for more investment in prevention as prison costs rise |
8/1/2021 |
New Mexico |
Education |
News Story |
Tribal leaders demand action on public education inequity |
7/31/2021 |
Ohio |
Income Support |
News Story |
Was taking away Ohioans' extra $300 unemployment payments the right move? |
7/31/2021 |
Virginia |
Education |
News Story |
'Crumbling Schools' tour highlights need for renovations, help with mounting costs |
7/31/2021 |
Georgia |
Education |
News Story |
Georgia Needs Universal Preschool To Stay Competitive, Education And Policy Experts Say |
7/30/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Income Support |
News Story |
EXPLAINER: How Oklahoma evictions might spike after July |
7/30/2021 |
Michigan |
Health Care |
News Story |
Report: High Energy Burdens Affect MI Health, Quality Of Life |
7/30/2021 |
Idaho |
Taxes |
News Story |
State income tax rebates are coming soon, Idaho. Here's what you can expect. |
7/30/2021 |
New Jersey |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Pain, labor shortage, likely to be long term in NJ |
7/30/2021 |
Ohio |
Health Care |
Op-Ed |
Opinion: Medicaid 'a blessing' that must be protected 56 years after its signing |
7/30/2021 |
Tennessee |
State Finances |
News Story |
Many Tennessee economic indicators trend up, others mixed |
7/30/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Taxes |
News Story |
Why Massachusetts keeps postponing this tax break for charity donations |
7/30/2021 |
West Virginia |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
WV leisure and hospitality job market has rebounded since COVID's start |
7/30/2021 |
Louisiana |
Income Support |
News Story |
Louisiana cuts off $300 federal jobless aid Saturday. With a COVID-19 surge, is the economy ready? |
7/30/2021 |
Alabama |
Income Support |
News Story |
EXPLAINER: Will moratorium's end spell evictions in Alabama? |
7/30/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Taxes |
News Story |
Massachusetts House Overrides Baker on Charitable Giving Tax Deduction |
7/29/2021 |
Virginia |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Many Fairfax County employees can't afford cost of living, new report says |
7/29/2021 |
Montana |
Education |
Op-Ed |
Letter to the Editor: Bolstering child care helps all Montanans |
7/29/2021 |
Michigan |
Education |
News Story |
Leftover child care money gives a boost to cash-strapped Michigan providers |
7/29/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Income Support |
News Story |
Lawmakers and advocates take aim at Baker over low-income transit fare veto |
7/29/2021 |
Idaho |
Criminal Justice |
Op-Ed |
Court-ordered fines and fees undercut integrity and fiscal prudence of criminal justice in Idaho |
7/29/2021 |
Wisconsin |
Income Support |
News Story |
Wisconsin Republicans cut homelessness relief initiatives from proposed budget |
7/29/2021 |
Ohio |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
Report by Cleveland-based think tank calls for social workers to deal with mental health emergencies instead of police |
7/29/2021 |
West Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
Sales Tax Holiday in W.Va. this weekend could help struggling families |
7/29/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Income Support |
News Story |
Cash cushion eyed to test fare-free bus rides |
7/29/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
News Story |
Cleveland asks residents how to spend $511 million in federal stimulus; community activists urge for participatory budgeting process |
7/29/2021 |
Florida |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
Despite Gov. DeSantis' concerns, some Florida juveniles facing felonies have been helped by 'diversion' programs |
7/28/2021 |
Texas |
Income Support |
News Story |
Housing coalition petitions for lodging tax |
7/28/2021 |
Montana |
Health Care |
News Story |
Opponents say change to Montana Medicaid programs would harm people |
7/28/2021 |
Maine |
Income Support |
News Story |
Unless Congress Acts, 20 Million People Will Lose Unemployment Aid in Just 41 Days: Analysis |
7/27/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Income Support |
News Story |
Top eviction filers in Tulsa County owned by out-of-state landlords |
7/27/2021 |
Missouri |
Taxes |
News Story |
Tax breakdowns differ, but there's some agreement to make Missouri more resilient during recessions |
7/27/2021 |
Tennessee |
Health Care |
News Story |
Study: Residents Of Southern States Without Medicaid Expansion Have Far More Medical Debt |
7/27/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Ohio has 'quite a ways to go' to full recovery |
7/27/2021 |
Virginia |
Education |
News Story |
Northam's $250 million HVAC investment leaves education advocates underwhelmed |
7/27/2021 |
Michigan |
Health Care |
News Story |
Governor Whitmer signs $385 million bill to aid hospitals and nursing homes |
7/27/2021 |
Missouri |
Health Care |
Op-Ed |
EDITORIAL: Voters, now courts have spoke on Medicaid expansion |
7/27/2021 |
New Hampshire |
State Finances |
News Story |
$112 million in federal relief funds up for grabs by municipalities in New Hampshire |
7/27/2021 |
Michigan |
Health Care |
News Story |
Whitmer OKs $385M bill with aid for hospitals, nursing homes |
7/27/2021 |
West Virginia |
Health Care |
News Story |
Report: A Third Of West Virginians Use Medicaid |
7/26/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Education |
News Story |
The national $1.7T student debt crisis is burdening Central Mass. graduates, but finding solvency is complicated |
7/26/2021 |
Ohio |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
Report Calls For More Non-Police First Responders In Cleveland |
7/26/2021 |
Missouri |
Income Support |
News Story |
New Law Aims To Help Get More Services To Homeless Teens In Missouri |
7/26/2021 |
New Jersey |
Equity |
News Story |
New Jersey Is Replacing Its Lead Water Pipes – All Of Them |
7/26/2021 |
Maine |
Criminal Justice |
Op-Ed |
Maine employers can't ask about criminal history until job offer made – but can ask about medical history? |
7/26/2021 |
Maine |
Education |
Op-Ed |
Addressing the student loan crisis |
7/26/2021 |
Arkansas |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
The states where the minimum wage is highest in 2021 |
7/25/2021 |
Michigan |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
Child Tax Credit is great, but it's just a beginning |
7/25/2021 |
Connecticut |
Income Support |
News Story |
State residents face rent roulette |
7/25/2021 |
Florida |
Criminal Justice |
Op-Ed |
Another missed opportunity for meaningful juvenile justice reform in Florida |
7/25/2021 |
Colorado |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
A session that showed the best and worst of times |
7/25/2021 |
Michigan |
Income Support |
News Story |
Electric bill assistance needed by many in Michigan |
7/24/2021 |
California |
Equity |
Op-Ed |
Working toward an equitable California never stops |
7/24/2021 |
Michigan |
Income Support |
News Story |
West Michigan organizations work on youth homelessness in LGBTQ community |
7/24/2021 |
Pennsylvania |
Education |
Op-Ed |
We need reinvestment in wake of PASSHE consolidation |
7/24/2021 |
Maine |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
Maine Law Will Prohibit Employers From Inquiring About Criminal History of Applicants |
7/24/2021 |
Missouri |
Health Care |
News Story |
Court Sides with Voters, Thwarts GOP Plan to Stop Working People from Getting Health Care |
7/24/2021 |
New Jersey |
Taxes |
News Story |
Republicans, progressive groups say Murphy's tax rebate is election year gimmick |
7/23/2021 |
Arizona |
Education |
News Story |
Public education groups launch referendums |
7/23/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Income Support |
News Story |
Oklahomans Fear Eviction Spike as Federal Moratorium Expires |
7/23/2021 |
Pennsylvania |
Equity |
Op-Ed |
What Abrams did in Ga. is giving inspiration in Pa. |
7/23/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Income Support |
News Story |
Serial evictions in Tulsa County add to ongoing eviction crisis as CDC moratorium comes to an end |
7/23/2021 |
Vermont |
Education |
News Story |
Vermont lawmakers to pick up education finance reform efforts this fall |
7/22/2021 |
Oregon |
Health Care |
News Story |
Oregon Business - Home Is Where Your Health Is |
7/22/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Health Care |
News Story |
Tribal nations in Oklahoma aim to make a difference in mental health care when the state can't |
7/22/2021 |
Missouri |
Health Care |
News Story |
Medicaid expansion measure did not violate state constitution, Missouri Supreme Court rules |
7/22/2021 |
Montana |
Education |
Op-Ed |
Letter to the editor: Quality child care good for economy |
7/22/2021 |
Maine |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Businesses grapple with summer labor shortage |
7/22/2021 |
Arizona |
Income Support |
News Story |
As deadline nears for former foster youth in Arizona to get aid, advocates push for direct cash payments |
7/22/2021 |
Kentucky |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
A historic victory for Kentucky's children |
7/22/2021 |
Missouri |
Health Care |
News Story |
Voters Prevail In Missouri: 275,000 To Gain Access To Health Care |
7/22/2021 |
Maine |
Taxes |
News Story |
Families start receiving Child Tax Credit |
7/21/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Taxes |
News Story |
Should the Massachusetts estate tax exemption be raised from the current $1 million? |
7/21/2021 |
Ohio |
Taxes |
News Story |
The Checks Are Arriving And It Could Cut The Child Poverty Rate Nearly In Half |
7/21/2021 |
Vermont |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
PAI: Where is the federal relief for Vermont municipalities? |
7/21/2021 |
Michigan |
Health Care |
Op-Ed |
Promoting affordable energy and health for all Michigan families |
7/21/2021 |
Connecticut |
Education |
News Story |
National study assesses state standing for child welfare, including successes and struggles |
7/21/2021 |
New Mexico |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
LETTER: Government action on oil and gas reform continues |
7/21/2021 |
Kentucky |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
Guest columnist: Expansion of Child Tax Credit a landmark victory in child poverty fight |
7/21/2021 |
Michigan |
Education |
News Story |
'We're not getting a lot of young families' |
7/21/2021 |
Utah |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
The high price of lower taxes |
7/21/2021 |
District of Columbia |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Excluded Workers Rallied Against Another Exclusion Before the Council Budget Vote |
7/21/2021 |
Virginia |
State Finances |
News Story |
Interest Groups Lining Up Proposals on How to Spend Federal Funding |
7/20/2021 |
Michigan |
Income Support |
News Story |
Whitmer vetoes bill to end extra weekly jobless benefits |
7/20/2021 |
Colorado |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
If your employer owes you up to $2k, this Denver wage theft law could help you get paid |
7/20/2021 |
Connecticut |
Income Support |
Editorial |
EDITORIAL: Pension outlook improves, at least a bit |
7/20/2021 |
District of Columbia |
State Finances |
News Story |
Chairman Mendelson's Newsletter on Raising Taxes, Annotated |
7/20/2021 |
District of Columbia |
State Finances |
News Story |
Ahead of DC Council's first 2022 budget vote, a look at some of the changes sought by committee chairs |
7/20/2021 |
New Mexico |
State Finances |
News Story |
New Mexico educators say fossil fuel funding is unreliable |
7/20/2021 |
New Mexico |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Taxpayers Should Not Be Left With The Bill To Clean Up Orphaned Oil And Gas Wells |
7/20/2021 |
Utah |
Taxes |
News Story |
Romney's Child Tax Credit Plan Lauded By Voices For Utah Children |
7/19/2021 |
New Mexico |
Education |
News Story |
Tutor program in Albuquerque could set the pace for rest of NM |
7/19/2021 |
Arkansas |
State Finances |
News Story |
Lottery hits records for revenue, scholarship money |
7/19/2021 |
District of Columbia |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
Erica Williams and Kimberly Perry: By balancing the tax code, we can fund a just recovery |
7/19/2021 |
New Mexico |
Income Support |
News Story |
COVID-19's Impact on Food Insecurity and Where We Go From Here |
7/19/2021 |
Michigan |
Education |
News Story |
Shortage of child care workers leaves parents scrambling to find after-school care |
7/19/2021 |
Massachusetts |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Beacon Hill has billions in COVID aid to distribute. Don't hold your breath |
7/19/2021 |
District of Columbia |
Income Support |
News Story |
Advocates Call for Increased Homelessness Prevention Funding at Vigil |
7/19/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Ohioans' voices made the state budget better: Wendy Patton |
7/18/2021 |
Louisiana |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Jarvis DeBerry: Louisiana is a safer place for Big Oil than Louisiana's people |
7/18/2021 |
Tennessee |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Will minimum wage hike help racial wealth gap for service workers? |
7/18/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Education |
News Story |
Low-income school districts are receiving ‘game changer’ Student Opportunity Act funding. Will achievement gaps finally shrink? |
7/18/2021 |
Kentucky |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
Child Tax Credit Expansion is Victory; Let's Not Let it Vanish |
7/18/2021 |
California |
Immigration |
News Story |
California takes a nibble at offering food stamps to undocumented immigrants |
7/18/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Taxes |
News Story |
Voters approved a tax deduction on charitable donations in 2000. Lawmakers and Baker are odds on whether to delay it again |
7/17/2021 |
Louisiana |
Income Support |
News Story |
Louisiana to end unemployment benefits for 'gig workers,' self-employed residents in August |
7/17/2021 |
Connecticut |
Income Support |
News Story |
Lembo: Extra pension payments mean big savings now |
7/17/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Taxes |
News Story |
Baker signs budget, takes different tack on tax policy - CommonWealth Magazine |
7/17/2021 |
Tennessee |
Education |
News Story |
Average annual Tennessee teacher salary eclipses $52K |
7/16/2021 |
Tennessee |
Census |
News Story |
How should Rutherford County use its American Rescue Plan funds? |
7/16/2021 |
Florida |
Health Care |
News Story |
Florida seeks $1.1B in federal funding to expand Medicaid home-based services |
7/16/2021 |
Michigan |
Taxes |
News Story |
First round of child tax credits begin hitting bank accounts of Michigan families |
7/16/2021 |
Connecticut |
Income Support |
News Story |
Extra pension payments mean big savings for Connecticut now - and down the road |
7/16/2021 |
West Virginia |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Kelly Allen: Infrastructure alone will not move WV forward |
7/16/2021 |
New Mexico |
Education |
Op-Ed |
Voice of the Public- Child well-being in New Mexico |
7/16/2021 |
Kentucky |
Taxes |
News Story |
The child tax credit and your family |
7/16/2021 |
Vermont |
Equity |
Op-Ed |
PAI: Vermont leads the nation in pay parity |
7/16/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
More Ohioans are entering the job market as state emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, data indicates |
7/16/2021 |
Arizona |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
Our View: Monthly checks on way for you and your children, thanks to American Rescue Plan |
7/16/2021 |
Pennsylvania |
Equity |
News Story |
Black Leaders Say Federal COVID Funds Have Passed Over Hardest-Hit Communities |
7/16/2021 |
Arkansas |
Taxes |
News Story |
Tax credit to benefit 93% of state children Cash flows to parents' bank accounts |
7/16/2021 |
West Virginia |
Census |
Op-Ed |
David Shribman: West Virginia hopes to reverse a decade of decline |
7/16/2021 |
Maryland |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
Van Hollen: Republicans Unlikely To Support Extending Expanded Child Tax Credit |
7/16/2021 |
Arizona |
Taxes |
News Story |
Direct child tax credit checks start for thousands of Arizona families |
7/16/2021 |
Maine |
Taxes |
News Story |
What The Child Tax Credit Could Mean For Maine Families |
7/16/2021 |
Kentucky |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
Expansion of child tax credit a landmark in fight against child poverty. Don't let it expire. |
7/16/2021 |
Kentucky |
Taxes |
News Story |
'It'll help with bills and food and just all the way around.' Local mom reacts to receiving child tax credit payments |
7/16/2021 |
Michigan |
Taxes |
News Story |
Michiganders already taking advantage of new child tax credits |
7/15/2021 |
Virginia |
Income Support |
News Story |
As thousands await payment, advocacy groups demand action from Virginia Employment Commission |
7/15/2021 |
Arizona |
Taxes |
News Story |
Child tax credits coming to Ariz. families |
7/15/2021 |
New Jersey |
Taxes |
News Story |
Child tax credit expansion set to boost NJ families |
7/15/2021 |
Alabama |
Income Support |
News Story |
How does moratorium affect high-vacancy Alabama? |
7/15/2021 |
Vermont |
Education |
News Story |
Education funding task force gets underway |
7/14/2021 |
Michigan |
Income Support |
News Story |
Child tax credits are expected to drastically reduce child poverty in Michigan |
7/14/2021 |
Florida |
Health Care |
News Story |
Florida seeks $1.1B in federal funding to expand Medicaid home-based services |
7/14/2021 |
West Virginia |
Census |
Op-Ed |
West Virginia: A case study on the impact of population decline |
7/14/2021 |
Georgia |
Income Support |
News Story |
Child tax credit payments poised to hit American family bank accounts - Youth Today |
7/14/2021 |
West Virginia |
State Finances |
News Story |
West Virginia: A case study on the impact of population decline |
7/14/2021 |
Arizona |
Education |
News Story |
New Invest In Ed-related Referendum Filed; And Now, There Are Six Petitions Hitting the Streets |
7/14/2021 |
West Virginia |
Education |
News Story |
WV school systems are requesting input on how to spend $739M in federal money. Kanawha alone is getting $82M. |
7/14/2021 |
Oregon |
Income Support |
Op-Ed |
Time running out for rental assistance |
7/14/2021 |
Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
Virginia's Congressional delegation should support the president's tax justice proposals |
7/14/2021 |
Pennsylvania |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
State governments are flush with stimulus cash. Is that a blessing -- or a curse? |
7/14/2021 |
Pennsylvania |
Income Support |
News Story |
Senator Haywood and Community Leaders Call for Permanent Child Tax Credit Payments |
7/14/2021 |
Rhode Island |
Income Support |
News Story |
Providence launching Guaranteed Income pilot program |
7/14/2021 |
Maine |
State Finances |
News Story |
Maine Voices: Federal relief funds should target Mainers hit hardest by the pandemic |
7/14/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Income Support |
News Story |
Providence debuts pilot cash payment program for low-income residents |
7/13/2021 |
Georgia |
Health Care |
News Story |
Mental health called Georgia's 'next pandemic' as substance abuse rises |
7/13/2021 |
Florida |
Health Care |
News Story |
Medicaid advocates urge Florida federal delegation to support $400B for home-based care |
7/13/2021 |
Alabama |
Income Support |
News Story |
Expanded child tax credits start Thursday |
7/13/2021 |
Arizona |
Income Support |
News Story |
Child Tax Credit Payments Begin July 15 |
7/13/2021 |
California |
Immigration |
News Story |
California Considers Offering Food Stamps to Undocumented Immigrants |
7/13/2021 |
Montana |
State Finances |
News Story |
State loses extra federal food money, but has 2-month boost of its own |
7/13/2021 |
Georgia |
Taxes |
News Story |
Georgia's tax revenue jumps over $3 billion last year |
7/13/2021 |
New Hampshire |
State Finances |
News Story |
State budgets are not written in stone |
7/12/2021 |
New Jersey |
Health Care |
News Story |
Congressman Andy Kim and Local Health Advocates Highlight How High Drug Prices Hurt New Jersey Seniors and the Need for Rx Drug Reform |
7/12/2021 |
Georgia |
Taxes |
News Story |
Georgia tax revenue leaps more than $3B over last year |
7/12/2021 |
New Hampshire |
Education |
Op-Ed |
Commentary: School Funding In The State Budget - Subminimal Progress, Significant Harm |
7/12/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Take an honest look at our state |
7/12/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Be Realistic About the State of Ohio Economy |
7/12/2021 |
Michigan |
Income Support |
News Story |
Advocates try to alert Mich. families about expanded Child Tax Credit |
7/12/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Taxes |
News Story |
A billion-dollar tax cut for business owners? It's in the Mass. state budget. |
7/12/2021 |
Arizona |
Income Support |
News Story |
Child tax credit payments begin Thursday, July 15: What you need to know, how you'll get them |
7/12/2021 |
Michigan |
Education |
News Story |
Pandemic data viewed skeptically |
7/11/2021 |
Ohio |
Taxes |
News Story |
Income tax changes: Work-from-home could have bit impact on city budgets |
7/11/2021 |
Georgia |
State Finances |
News Story |
5 Times Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Failed Georgians |
7/11/2021 |
Kentucky |
State Finances |
News Story |
ThriveKY meets, provides pandemic advocacy update |
7/10/2021 |
Florida |
Education |
News Story |
State has other options for teacher bonuses, even if U.S. nixes first plan, experts say |
7/10/2021 |
Florida |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Improving the well-being of Florida's children is on all of us |
7/10/2021 |
Georgia |
Income Support |
News Story |
Expanded federal child tax credit to kick in |
7/10/2021 |
Maryland |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Baltimore judge postpones unemployment lawsuit hearing to Monday |
7/10/2021 |
Alabama |
State Finances |
News Story |
42 Alabama groups urge Ivey to drive transformative change with federal COVID-19 relief funds |
7/10/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
News Story |
Wealthy Ohio State Lawmakers to Gain From Income Tax Cuts in Budget, Average Ohioan Will Save $75 |
7/9/2021 |
West Virginia |
Income Support |
News Story |
Organizers raise awareness for Child Tax Credit to help struggling families |
7/9/2021 |
Alabama |
State Finances |
News Story |
Groups ask Ivey to spend $4 billion in pandemic aid on those most in need |
7/9/2021 |
Florida |
Education |
News Story |
Florida has other options for teacher bonuses, even if U.S. nixes first plan, experts say |
7/9/2021 |
Arizona |
Income Support |
News Story |
Arizona ending $300 weekly unemployment benefits July 10 |
7/9/2021 |
New Jersey |
Income Support |
News Story |
Rep Bill Pascrell, Coalition of Orgs, and Local Families Tout New $300 Per Child Monthly Tax Credit New Jersey Families To Start Receiving This Month |
7/9/2021 |
Connecticut |
Taxes |
News Story |
With taxes, 'fair' always means 'more' |
7/8/2021 |
Georgia |
Income Support |
News Story |
Expanded federal child tax credit kicks in July 15 |
7/8/2021 |
Connecticut |
State Finances |
News Story |
CT ranks 8th for child welfare, national study shows |
7/8/2021 |
Michigan |
Income Support |
News Story |
Analysis: How to get cash back into hands of Michigan families |
7/8/2021 |
New Jersey |
Health Care |
News Story |
Medicaid in NJ to cover undocumented kids |
7/7/2021 |
Ohio |
Taxes |
News Story |
Most area taxpayers to benefit from state tax cuts. Here's how much you might save |
7/7/2021 |
Connecticut |
State Finances |
News Story |
How Connecticut Ranks For Overall Child Well-Being |
7/7/2021 |
Arizona |
Taxes |
News Story |
Education groups heading to the ballot to block new tax cuts |
7/7/2021 |
Virginia |
Education |
News Story |
Declining Birth Rates May Transform Virginia Schools |
7/7/2021 |
New Jersey |
Education |
News Story |
NJPP: The Consequences of School Underfunding |
7/7/2021 |
Arizona |
Taxes |
News Story |
Progressive Groups Seek to Reverse Historic Arizona Tax Cuts |
7/7/2021 |
Idaho |
Taxes |
News Story |
Pandemic Growth Led This State to Slash Taxes, Issue Rebates |
7/7/2021 |
Florida |
Education |
News Story |
When Holocaust education meets critical race theory |
7/7/2021 |
Michigan |
Income Support |
Op-Ed |
Child Tax Credit helps kids, parents |
7/7/2021 |
Michigan |
Income Support |
News Story |
U.S. Rep. Lawrence and Sen. Stabenow Join Child Care Advocates to Announce Tax Cuts for Working Families, Payments Begin July 15th |
7/7/2021 |
Connecticut |
Taxes |
News Story |
Connecticut will conduct a study to see who pays the most in taxes. Critics say the poor pay a higher percentage than wealthy. |
7/7/2021 |
West Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
Poll finds rural voters support tax hike on the wealthy |
7/7/2021 |
Louisiana |
Health Care |
News Story |
Many Louisiana residents may need to renew Medicaid benefits as COVID-19 emergency winds down |
7/6/2021 |
Louisiana |
Taxes |
News Story |
La. residents to vote on tax proposal in October |
7/6/2021 |
Florida |
Education |
News Story |
Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces $93 Million in School Nutrition Emergency Relief Funding / 2021 Press Releases / Press Releases / News & Events / Home |
7/6/2021 |
Colorado |
Equity |
News Story |
Colorado Climate Bill signed, Protecting Environment Focused on Disproportionately Impacted Communities |
7/6/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Health Care |
News Story |
Campaign Manager For Medicaid Expansion Ballot Measure: 'We Have To Protect This Victory' |
7/6/2021 |
Virginia |
Health Care |
News Story |
Boosted by expansion, Medicaid enrollment soared to more than half a million Virginians during the pandemic |
7/6/2021 |
Ohio |
Education |
Op-Ed |
Akron Beacon Journal: Better plan for school funding wins |
7/6/2021 |
West Virginia |
State Finances |
News Story |
Lawmakers focus on hunger in West Virginia |
7/5/2021 |
Alabama |
Health Care |
News Story |
Acknowledging effects of child poverty and single motherhood is a start |
7/5/2021 |
New Mexico |
Health Care |
News Story |
Time to make drugs more affordable for New Mexicans |
7/4/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Health Care |
News Story |
Weekly Wonk: Celebrating Medicaid expansion in Oklahoma |
7/4/2021 |
Connecticut |
Income Support |
News Story |
The coronavirus pandemic led to joblessness and food lines. A Bridgeport mother is hoping President Biden's plan to cut child poverty will help her "catch up on all these bills" |
7/4/2021 |
Pennsylvania |
State Finances |
News Story |
More cruelty than aid in Pa.'s GOP-led budget |
7/4/2021 |
Virginia |
Health Care |
News Story |
Health care gap worsens for Latinos; Virginia has improved its access to health care coverage. But the gap has worsened among Latino families. |
7/4/2021 |
Ohio |
Education |
Op-Ed |
Behold, the state budget: Better formula for school funding in Ohio is approved |
7/4/2021 |
Washington |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
Capital-gains tax will help fund child care and allow parents to get back to work |
7/4/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
News Story |
Ohio Budget Measure Aims To Curtail Some High-Speed Internet Access |
7/3/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
New Jersey Senate leader takes offense at systemic racism accusations |
7/3/2021 |
Virginia |
Health Care |
News Story |
Health care coverage gap grows worse for Latino families in Va.; Virginia has improved its access to health care coverage. But the gap has worsened among Latino families. |
7/3/2021 |
Ohio |
Education |
News Story |
All local disticts will see increases |
7/3/2021 |
Arizona |
Taxes |
News Story |
Referendums Filed to Repeal Ducey's Flat Tax, Anti-Prop 208 Legislation |
7/3/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Health Care |
News Story |
Watch now: 'Access to peace of mind': U.S. health secretary comes to Tulsa to celebrate Medicaid expansion |
7/2/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
News Story |
Tax cuts, education funding reform at heart of Ohio budget |
7/2/2021 |
Virginia |
Health Care |
News Story |
Virginia has improved its access to health care coverage. But the gap has worsened among Latino families. |
7/2/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
News Story |
Ohio Governor Approves Budget With Income Tax Relief |
7/2/2021 |
Vermont |
State Finances |
News Story |
PAI: State's commitment to people doesn't end with COVID |
7/2/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Why is the Ohio economy stalling? |
7/2/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Health Care |
News Story |
HHS Secretary visits Oklahoma to celebrate Medicaid expansion |
7/2/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
News Story |
Gov. DeWine Signs $74 Billion State Budget, Blocks Expungement of COVID Violation Records for Ohio Businesses |
7/2/2021 |
Ohio |
Health Care |
News Story |
DeWine veto keeps Paramount out; Budget language would have dictated Medicaid selection process |
7/2/2021 |
Arizona |
Taxes |
News Story |
Arizona groups that backed Proposition 208 seek to block tax cuts signed by Gov. Ducey |
7/2/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Health Care |
News Story |
'I don't have to worry': Here's what Medicaid expansion means to newly covered Oklahomans |
7/2/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
News Story |
Ohio Enacts Budget With $1.6B Tax Cuts, Teleworker Refunds |
7/1/2021 |
Missouri |
Health Care |
News Story |
Medicaid funding bill passed, sent to governor |
7/1/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
Murphy, others propose using counselors instead of police officers in schools |
7/1/2021 |
Maine |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Maine expands back-to-work bonuses after seeing just 300 applications in 2 weeks |
7/1/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Health Care |
News Story |
Medicaid expansion begins in Oklahoma, more than 200,000 people now have access to healthcare |
7/1/2021 |
Louisiana |
Education |
News Story |
Governor signs bill to overhaul oversight of Louisiana School for the Deaf, Visually Impaired |
7/1/2021 |
Louisiana |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Lifting Louisiana's economy starts with helping children |
7/1/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
News Story |
Governor signs $74 billion budget, vetoes 14 provisions |
7/1/2021 |
Kentucky |
Income Support |
News Story |
Experts Call Child Tax Credit a Game Changer for KY Families |
7/1/2021 |
Louisiana |
Taxes |
News Story |
Election set to decide tax swap amendment |
7/1/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Health Care |
News Story |
Oklahoma Becomes 37th State To Expand Medicaid |
7/1/2021 |
Arizona |
State Finances |
News Story |
The Arizona Legislative Session Ends; Onto the Court House and Ballot Box |
7/1/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Health Care |
News Story |
'A very joyful moment': Medicaid expansion takes effect in Oklahoma |
7/1/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
News Story |
DeWine signs budget, blocks erasure of COVID-19 health violations – BG Independent News |
7/1/2021 |
Ohio |
Taxes |
News Story |
Think Tank Says Budget's Income Tax Cut Won't Help Most Ohioans |
7/1/2021 |
District of Columbia |
State Finances |
News Story |
What's In Mayor Bowser's Budget for Homeless Services? |
6/30/2021 |
Arizona |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
Tim Steller's opinion: Lawmakers prioritize wealthy over problem-solving |
6/30/2021 |
Kentucky |
Health Care |
Op-Ed |
Temporary Medicaid filled the COVID coverage gap, saved Kentucky lives. |
6/30/2021 |
Ohio |
Taxes |
News Story |
States are so flush with funds, many are cutting taxes |
6/30/2021 |
Ohio |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
Policy Matters Ohio: Ohio Income-Tax Cuts Would Reward the Wealthiest |
6/30/2021 |
New Jersey |
Immigration |
News Story |
New Jersey Moves Toward Universal Representation for All Detained Immigrants |
6/30/2021 |
New Jersey |
Taxes |
News Story |
Murphy to decide on 213-page tax break 'clean-up' bill |
6/30/2021 |
Missouri |
State Finances |
News Story |
Missouri economy weathers pandemic better than expected |
6/30/2021 |
Ohio |
Taxes |
News Story |
Income tax cut isn't much of a cut for Ohioans |
6/30/2021 |
Virginia |
Health Care |
News Story |
Health Care Coalition Applauds New Health Policies Taking Effect in Virginia |
6/30/2021 |
Georgia |
Income Support |
News Story |
At Atlanta Preschool, Ossoff Says Child Tax Credit Can Reduce Poverty |
6/30/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
Why 'baby bonds' didn't make it into the NJ budget, and what happens now |
6/30/2021 |
Ohio |
Education |
News Story |
Legislature Makes Gains on School Funding But Fails to Enact Fair School Funding Formula |
6/30/2021 |
Connecticut |
Taxes |
News Story |
Scanlon forces Lamont to keep focused on tax fairness, relief for middle class |
6/29/2021 |
Michigan |
State Finances |
News Story |
Here's what a recent report shows for Benzie County kids in education, well-being |
6/29/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
Murphy to sign biggest N.J. budget ever, and there's plenty in it for you. What you'll find. |
6/29/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
Can NJ be more transparent with its budget? Speedy passage this year raises concerns |
6/29/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
Black leaders call for pro-transparency budget reforms |
6/29/2021 |
Arizona |
State Finances |
News Story |
Arizona still lags behind country in child wellbeing, education and more |
6/29/2021 |
Wisconsin |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
'Act 10 took away our voice': Public employees still see the law's effects |
6/29/2021 |
Florida |
Equity |
Op-Ed |
A wasted chance to reduce inequity in Florida |
6/29/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
United Black Agenda Calls on Gov. Murphy and Legislative Leaders to Dismantle Systemic Racism in New Jersey's Legislative Process |
6/29/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Education |
News Story |
Recent op-ed shows political issues facing per-pupil weighting reform |
6/28/2021 |
Michigan |
Health Care |
News Story |
Report Ranks Michigan In Middle of the Pack for Kids' Care |
6/28/2021 |
Ohio |
Income Support |
News Story |
What will happen to Ohio jobs now that the extra $300 unemployment is gone? |
6/28/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Health Care |
News Story |
Oklahoma ranks among bottom 10 states in 2021 child well-being report |
6/28/2021 |
Louisiana |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Letters: Pandemic or not, summer feeding program is a lifeline |
6/28/2021 |
Georgia |
State Finances |
News Story |
MAX Academy Connected Workforce Developers with Experts on Federal Resources for Economic Recovery |
6/28/2021 |
Arkansas |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Hometown Heroes: Brooke Edwards and Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families |
6/28/2021 |
Kentucky |
Health Care |
Op-Ed |
Guest columnist: Medicaid filled the COVID coverage gap |
6/28/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Did faith in democracy take another hit? |
6/28/2021 |
Arkansas |
State Finances |
News Story |
Report shows one in five Arkansas children in poverty pre-pandemic; concerns for after 2020 |
6/28/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Health Care |
News Story |
Report: Mass. tops nation for child well-being |
6/28/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
News Story |
An Anonymous Amendment To Ohio's Budget Could Block Broadband Expansion |
6/28/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Immigration |
News Story |
Backers of 'driver's licenses for all' bill see growing momentum for passage |
6/28/2021 |
California |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
The tables have turned and it's a workers' market |
6/28/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Income Support |
News Story |
The Frontier: Pandemic hasn't stopped one of Oklahoma's most prolific evictors from suing tenants |
6/28/2021 |
Utah |
Income Support |
News Story |
Some families missing out on child tax credit |
6/28/2021 |
New Mexico |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Pre-pandemic improvement in child well-being a glimpse as what investments can do |
6/27/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Ohio sees job losses, increase in unemployment: Is it an anomaly or a problem?Cornelius FrolikJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio |
6/27/2021 |
Maine |
Income Support |
News Story |
New child tax credits offer lifeline for some Maine families |
6/27/2021 |
Kentucky |
State Finances |
News Story |
More than 900,000 Kentucky families eligible for payments |
6/27/2021 |
Arizona |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
More Republican Tax Cuts for Arizona's Wealthy at the Expense of Democracy and Public Schools |
6/27/2021 |
Maine |
State Finances |
News Story |
Maine’s labor market changed Several factors push employers to alter workplace |
6/27/2021 |
New Jersey |
Equity |
News Story |
How systemic racism became the focus of one political fight |
6/27/2021 |
New Mexico |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Child well-being investments will pay off in long term |
6/27/2021 |
Oklahoma |
State Finances |
News Story |
Weekly Wonk: Oklahoma lags in child well-being |
6/27/2021 |
Maine |
State Finances |
News Story |
Expanded federal child tax credits will offer Maine families a lifeline About 90 percent of Maine children live in homes eligible for the monthly payments passed by Congress under the American Rescue Plan Act, and 230,000 families in the state will b |
6/27/2021 |
Massachusetts |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
The Battle Of The Budgets |
6/26/2021 |
Indiana |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
New state criminal justice laws to take effect on Tuesday |
6/26/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
No, it's more of a tax break for the affluent; If the governor is going to throw money around, it should be directed at people who suffered the most during the pandemic. |
6/26/2021 |
Ohio |
Income Support |
News Story |
Unemployed Ohioans lose extra $300 of pandemic assistance |
6/26/2021 |
Pennsylvania |
Education |
News Story |
Lancaster's 3 poorest school districts will get bump under $100 million investment in Pa. budget |
6/26/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Taxes |
News Story |
Follow The Money, Two Month Tax Holiday? |
6/26/2021 |
Arizona |
Taxes |
News Story |
Az GOP lawmakers pass sweeping tax cuts after limiting debate |
6/26/2021 |
Kentucky |
State Finances |
News Story |
Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack says U.S. taking steps to boost federal nutrition assistance programs |
6/26/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
N.J. Dems just passed election-year state budget flush with cash, but it's not buying happiness |
6/26/2021 |
North Carolina |
Health Care |
News Story |
North Carolina Justice Center: Last States to Expand Medicaid Unite to Urge Congress to Guarantee Access to Affordable Healthcare |
6/25/2021 |
Ohio |
Income Support |
News Story |
Ohio to end $300 weekly unemployment benefit tomorrow |
6/25/2021 |
New Jersey |
Health Care |
Op-Ed |
Universal health coverage for every child is imminent |
6/25/2021 |
Arizona |
State Finances |
News Story |
Arizona lawmakers send Ducey budget, income tax cut |
6/25/2021 |
District of Columbia |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Ruqiyyah Anbar-Shaheen and Tazra Mitchell: A workforce exodus threatens DC's child care recovery |
6/25/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
Two-month sales tax holiday may not make economic sense |
6/25/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Income Support |
News Story |
How Oklahoma evictions might spike after July |
6/25/2021 |
Arkansas |
Health Care |
News Story |
Report: 26% surge in Arkansas children without health insurance (UPDATED) - Talk Business & Politics |
6/25/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Fact Check Friday: Are Ohio job numbers getting better? |
6/25/2021 |
Arizona |
Taxes |
News Story |
GOP lawmakers pass sweeping tax cuts after limiting debate |
6/25/2021 |
Arizona |
State Finances |
News Story |
Data analysis shows low investment in kids futures across Arizona |
6/25/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Chat Box: Ciattarelli, Weinberg, McKoy on the budget |
6/25/2021 |
Rhode Island |
State Finances |
News Story |
Capital Good Fund receives $1.3M federal grant |
6/25/2021 |
Michigan |
Education |
Op-Ed |
Pandemic shows us more than ever how important a college education can be |
6/25/2021 |
New Mexico |
State Finances |
News Story |
Investments improve New Mexico's child well-being |
6/25/2021 |
Utah |
State Finances |
News Story |
Utah ranks 5th best for kids, advocates fear top spot sends deceiving message |
6/25/2021 |
Tennessee |
Health Care |
News Story |
Last States to Expand Medicaid Unite to Urge Congress to Guarantee Access to Affordable Healthcare |
6/25/2021 |
Arizona |
State Finances |
News Story |
Report: AZ Under-Invests in Children's Health, Education, Well-Being |
6/25/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
Lawmakers pass largest spending bill in New Jersey history; bill criticized for alterations |
6/25/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
The problem with sales tax holidays |
6/25/2021 |
Michigan |
Education |
News Story |
Michigan Lagged Nationally In Education Before The Pandemic Hit. So What Can Be Done Now? |
6/25/2021 |
Oregon |
Immigration |
News Story |
Undocumented Workers Endure Pandemic With Little Aid |
6/25/2021 |
New Mexico |
State Finances |
News Story |
New Senate effort to fund oil and gas well plugging could benefit New Mexico's bottom line |
6/25/2021 |
Utah |
Health Care |
News Story |
Utah Among Top 5 States For Children's Well-Being |
6/25/2021 |
Arkansas |
Health Care |
News Story |
26% Increase in Uninsured Arkansas Children, Report Finds |
6/25/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
Record budget goes to Murphy in record time |
6/25/2021 |
Pennsylvania |
State Finances |
News Story |
State Budget Deal Inches Closer To The Finish Line |
6/24/2021 |
Arizona |
Taxes |
News Story |
The Arizona income-tax plan morphed, but the goal stayed the same: Across-the-board cuts |
6/24/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
Protest at State House over lack of transparency in budget process |
6/24/2021 |
Texas |
Health Care |
News Story |
Report On Childhood Wellbeing Shows Arkansas Improves But Texas And Louisiana Still Lacking |
6/24/2021 |
New Jersey |
Immigration |
News Story |
NJ Immigrant Families, Advocates Celebrate A5207/S3361 Passage in Senate, Call for Anti-Detention Bill to Become Law During Immigrant Heritage Month |
6/24/2021 |
Arizona |
State Finances |
News Story |
Arizona kids' health, education fare poorly in annual report |
6/24/2021 |
Massachusetts |
State Finances |
News Story |
Economists, business advocates respond to Baker sales tax relief plan |
6/24/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
N.J.'s huge budget was greased to go. That angered groups who said they were left out. |
6/24/2021 |
Utah |
Health Care |
News Story |
Commentary The 2021 KIDS COUNT Data Book shows some decline in Utah child well-being |
6/24/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Health Care |
News Story |
Disparities Persist in MA Despite Top Rank for Child Well-Being |
6/24/2021 |
Massachusetts |
State Finances |
News Story |
Charlie Baker defends proposed two-month sales tax holiday |
6/24/2021 |
Massachusetts |
State Finances |
News Story |
Baker pitches two-month sales tax holiday. Lawmakers have other ideas |
6/24/2021 |
Arizona |
State Finances |
News Story |
Arizona Ranks 40th In Nationwide Study On Children's Well-Being |
6/24/2021 |
Massachusetts |
State Finances |
News Story |
Lights quickly dim on Baker's tax relief plan |
6/24/2021 |
Florida |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
Florida's sales tax holidays aren't free | Column; Florida has one of the most upside-down tax systems in the nation, writes guest columnist Esteban Leonardo Santis. |
6/24/2021 |
Michigan |
State Finances |
News Story |
Michigan improving in child well-being, per new report |
6/24/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
For the Many NJ Coalition Takes Action to Condemn the Anti-Democratic Budget Process & Failure to Fund the Recovery |
6/24/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
NJ budget: Pork protected in shameful, opaque process that amounted to a joke |
6/24/2021 |
Michigan |
Education |
News Story |
Here's what a recent report shows for Manistee County kids in education, well-being |
6/24/2021 |
New Jersey |
Health Care |
News Story |
NJPP Applauds Passage of Cover All Kids Bill |
6/24/2021 |
Oklahoma |
State Finances |
News Story |
In The Know: Why economic development incentives are secret |
6/24/2021 |
Pennsylvania |
Education |
News Story |
Philadelphia council member among those arrested in fair funding protest |
6/24/2021 |
Missouri |
Health Care |
News Story |
Judge blocks Medicaid expansion in Missouri |
6/24/2021 |
Arizona |
State Finances |
News Story |
Public education groups ready referendum, lawsuits on tax cuts and other budget items |
6/24/2021 |
Massachusetts |
State Finances |
News Story |
Lawmakers face big decision on Charlie Baker's sales tax relief plan |
6/24/2021 |
New Jersey |
Taxes |
News Story |
Senate delays action on tax break clean-up bill |
6/24/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Immigration |
News Story |
Lawmakers have long considered driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants. Will this be the year the bill passes? |
6/24/2021 |
Pennsylvania |
Education |
News Story |
Students or horses? That's the Pennsylvania question |
6/24/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Health Care |
News Story |
OK Policy to host virtual event to provide Medicaid resources |
6/24/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Immigration |
News Story |
A fresh try at adding the undocumented; Is it finally the year lawmakers OK driver's licenses for immigrants without papers? |
6/24/2021 |
Maryland |
Income Support |
News Story |
Unemployed brace for end of federal help; Marylanders to receive benefits until July 3 |
6/23/2021 |
New Jersey |
Taxes |
News Story |
Republicans criticize big spending, 'minuscule' tax cuts in $46.4B N.J. budget |
6/23/2021 |
Georgia |
Income Support |
News Story |
Tired of delays in jobless benefits, Georgians take the state to court |
6/23/2021 |
Vermont |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
PAI: Jobs return post-COVID, but are they good enough? |
6/23/2021 |
Wisconsin |
State Finances |
News Story |
Wisconsin State Assembly OK's penalizing cities that cut police funding. It puts Madison, Milwaukee in the crosshairs |
6/23/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
NJ Progressives, GOP Blast Lawmakers As Budget Vote Nears |
6/23/2021 |
Pennsylvania |
Income Support |
News Story |
Pa. Democratic Party: Lou Barletta Opposes Child Tax Credit That Would Cut Taxes For Families Of 90 Percent Of Pa. Children – InsuranceNewsNet |
6/23/2021 |
Florida |
Income Support |
News Story |
Increasing child tax credits could reduce child poverty in Florida, experts say. |
6/23/2021 |
Kentucky |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
Guest columnist: Making millionaires chip in would pay for public investments in Ky. |
6/23/2021 |
Montana |
State Finances |
News Story |
Gianforte's Goal: One Year, 10,000 Jobs, 50K Salaries |
6/23/2021 |
Arizona |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Arizona Senate Republicans Pass a Budget for the Dark Ages |
6/23/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
Republicans criticize big spending, ‘minuscule’ tax cuts in $46.4B N.J. budget |
6/23/2021 |
West Virginia |
Criminal Justice |
Op-Ed |
Quenton King: Expungement would help WV job market |
6/23/2021 |
Louisiana |
Taxes |
News Story |
Tax-swap is now left to Louisiana voters as Gov. Edwards signs legislation |
6/22/2021 |
Louisiana |
Income Support |
News Story |
The extra $300 in federal unemployment benefits may be ending sooner than anticipated |
6/22/2021 |
District of Columbia |
Taxes |
News Story |
Press Release: 80 Percent of DC Voters Support Raising Local Taxes on High-Income Residents to Sustain DC's Economic Recovery, with Strong Support for Investments in Child Care and Housing |
6/22/2021 |
Arkansas |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
RICH HUDDLESTON: Invest in our kids |
6/22/2021 |
New Jersey |
Immigration |
News Story |
NJ Immigrants' Rights Advocates Call for Full Senate Floor Vote on S3361 to Prohibit New, Renewal, Expansion of ICE Detention Contracts Before Legislature Takes Summer Recess |
6/22/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
NJPP: What Happened Today at the State House is Shameful |
6/22/2021 |
Washington |
State Finances |
News Story |
New report: Greater investment in kids needed to help them thrive after the pandemic |
6/22/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
New Poll: Most New Jersey Voters Support Abolishing the Line on Primary Ballots, Union Rights, and Investing in Alternatives to Policing |
6/22/2021 |
Florida |
Income Support |
News Story |
Child Tax Credit expansion could drop child poverty in Florida, experts say |
6/22/2021 |
New Mexico |
Equity |
News Story |
TUES: Haaland To Address Legacy Of Indigenous Boarding Schools, + More |
6/22/2021 |
Connecticut |
Taxes |
News Story |
Child Advocates In Connecticut Want The COVID Child Tax Credits To Be Permanent |
6/22/2021 |
Maine |
Income Support |
News Story |
Changes made to Child Tax Credit |
6/22/2021 |
Michigan |
Education |
News Story |
New data reveals troubling info on education in Michigan |
6/21/2021 |
Arkansas |
Health Care |
News Story |
Arkansas' child-welfare ranking up; worse reality feared |
6/21/2021 |
Montana |
Health Care |
News Story |
Montana Kids With Health Insurance Negatively Impacted By Pandemic |
6/21/2021 |
New Mexico |
Health Care |
News Story |
National ranking indicates New Mexico sees improvement in overall child well-being |
6/21/2021 |
Michigan |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Michigan businesses face hiring dilemma as some COVID restrictions expire June 22 |
6/21/2021 |
Michigan |
Education |
News Story |
Michigan's Kids Count report shows improvement in child poverty, education ranks low |
6/21/2021 |
Utah |
Health Care |
News Story |
Utah Children are Falling Behind in Measures of Well-being |
6/21/2021 |
Louisiana |
Income Support |
News Story |
Marathon Petroleum cut nearly 2,000 jobs and reaped $2.IB in pandemic benefits |
6/21/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Health Care |
News Story |
Oklahoma remains in bottom 10 for child well-being |
6/21/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Ohio's unemployment rate rose in May, indicating state's economy continues to stagnate |
6/21/2021 |
New Mexico |
Health Care |
News Story |
NM No Longer Last for Child Well Being |
6/21/2021 |
Arkansas |
Health Care |
News Story |
New report shows Arkansas ranks 41st for kids without health insurance |
6/21/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
New Jersey is flush with cash. How will lawmakers decide to spend it? |
6/21/2021 |
Arkansas |
Health Care |
News Story |
New report ranks Arkansas 39th among US states in factors supporting children |
6/21/2021 |
Missouri |
Health Care |
News Story |
Fight over expanding Medicaid in Missouri goes to court |
6/21/2021 |
Arkansas |
Health Care |
News Story |
New Study Reveals Continued Increase in Uninsured Arkansas Children |
6/21/2021 |
Missouri |
Health Care |
News Story |
Groups Urge MO Legislators to Renew Medicaid Provider Tax |
6/21/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Ohio's unemployment climbs as employers cut workers |
6/21/2021 |
Missouri |
Health Care |
News Story |
Hearing set for Monday over Missouri Medicaid expansion lawsuit |
6/21/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Health Care |
News Story |
OK Policy to host June 30 event to celebrate Medicaid expansion, provide resources for Oklahomans |
6/21/2021 |
Michigan |
Education |
News Story |
Kids Count 2021 data shows Michigan education struggling pre-pandemic |
6/21/2021 |
Arkansas |
Health Care |
News Story |
Report Sheds Light On Poverty, Child Wellbeing In Arkansas |
6/21/2021 |
Montana |
Health Care |
News Story |
Kids Count report shows improvements, ongoing struggles for families |
6/21/2021 |
Kentucky |
Health Care |
News Story |
New data shows improvement in Kentucky kids' health in 2019. Then came COVID-19. |
6/21/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Equity |
News Story |
Weekly Wonk: Justice reform during 2021 session |
6/20/2021 |
Michigan |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
The Legislature needs to strengthen unemployment insurance, not weaken it ? |
6/20/2021 |
New Mexico |
Health Care |
News Story |
NM shows modest improvement in child well-being |
6/20/2021 |
Michigan |
State Finances |
News Story |
Report: COVID-19 pandemic could erase years of progress on kids' and families' needs |
6/20/2021 |
New Mexico |
Health Care |
News Story |
New Mexico ranks 49th in child well-being, an improvement |
6/20/2021 |
New Jersey |
Health Care |
News Story |
NJPP Applauds Passage of Easy Enrollment Health Insurance Program |
6/20/2021 |
Michigan |
Health Care |
News Story |
Michigan ranks 28th in nation in overall child well-being |
6/20/2021 |
New Mexico |
Health Care |
News Story |
New Mexico moves up to 49th in rank for child welfare |
6/20/2021 |
Georgia |
Income Support |
News Story |
Many in state seeking benefits want answers |
6/20/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Gov. DeWine's veto pen may be all that stands in the way of vindictive Senate budget proposals: Brent Larkin |
6/20/2021 |
Michigan |
Taxes |
News Story |
GOP lawmakers push corporate income tax cut, tax credits for businesses |
6/20/2021 |
New Hampshire |
Income Support |
News Story |
Examining cost of living increases in New Hampshire |
6/20/2021 |
Georgia |
Income Support |
News Story |
As federal jobless payments cut, Georgians still wait on claims |
6/20/2021 |
Michigan |
State Finances |
News Story |
Southwest Michigan's need for child care amplified by pandemic |
6/20/2021 |
Alabama |
Health Care |
News Story |
Ruling on Affordable Care Act is huge victory for Alabamians |
6/19/2021 |
Wisconsin |
Taxes |
News Story |
Tax cut's savings go to Wisconsin's wealthiest 25% Majority of state households would see less than $7 a week on average from $2.4 billion that GOP carved out of state budget |
6/19/2021 |
Virginia |
Immigration |
Op-Ed |
Jay Brown column: Our communities are better with refugees |
6/19/2021 |
Arizona |
Health Care |
News Story |
Progressive Reaction to the United States Supreme Court Decision on the Affordable Care Act |
6/18/2021 |
New Hampshire |
State Finances |
News Story |
NH's economy picks up the pace |
6/18/2021 |
New Jersey |
Equity |
Op-Ed |
McKoy: Juneteenth is nice - but the ask is so much more |
6/18/2021 |
Louisiana |
State Finances |
News Story |
Marathon Petroleum cut nearly 2,000 jobs – and reaped $2.1B in pandemic benefits |
6/18/2021 |
Florida |
Health Care |
News Story |
Florida Dems, ACA Advocates Embrace Supreme Court Ruling - WUSF Public Media |
6/18/2021 |
Florida |
Income Support |
News Story |
Ending the federal unemployment benefits based on misguided premise |
6/18/2021 |
Florida |
Health Care |
Op-Ed |
Editorial The Miami Herald - Stop blocking Medicaid expansion |
6/18/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
Counting the cost of NJ's war on drugs |
6/18/2021 |
Colorado |
Immigration |
News Story |
Colorado's Undocumented Workers Had To Survive The Pandemic Without Government Aid. Next Time May Be Different |
6/18/2021 |
Ohio |
Education |
News Story |
Cleveland Heights mother hopes proposed state school funding plan will help Ohio students |
6/18/2021 |
Utah |
Health Care |
News Story |
41% of Utah CHIP recipients lost coverage in May due to government reversal |
6/18/2021 |
Connecticut |
Equity |
News Story |
Treasurer Wooden's Baby Bonds Proposal Makes History |
6/18/2021 |
New Jersey |
Health Care |
News Story |
Obamacare upheld, saving coverage for 1M in N.J. "The stakes could not have been higher in this case," said Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-6th Dist. |
6/18/2021 |
Georgia |
Health Care |
News Story |
Supreme Court ends challenge by Georgia, other states to Obamacare |
6/17/2021 |
Tennessee |
State Finances |
News Story |
Tennessee tax revenue eclipses $1.5B in May |
6/17/2021 |
Arizona |
Education |
News Story |
Prop 208-Invest in Ed Wins in Maricopa Superior Court; a Ruling from the Arizona Supreme Court Still Awaits. |
6/17/2021 |
Connecticut |
Education |
News Story |
Sen. Chris Murphy, others reintroduce legislation to increase counselors in schools |
6/17/2021 |
Missouri |
Health Care |
News Story |
Parson set to call special session to extend FRA with ban on certain contraceptives |
6/17/2021 |
Georgia |
Income Support |
News Story |
Unemployed Georgians facing cutoff of federal benefits |
6/17/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
New report asserts 'war on drugs' failed at decreasing drug use, overdoses |
6/17/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
New Jersey Spends $1B Every Year Fighting The Drug War: Report |
6/17/2021 |
Connecticut |
State Finances |
News Story |
Murphy Launches Bill To Fund School Support Staff, Not Police |
6/17/2021 |
Georgia |
Health Care |
News Story |
Counties with the biggest primary health care worker shortages |
6/17/2021 |
Virginia |
State Finances |
News Story |
American Rescue Plan Money is Headed to Virginia; How Should the State Use It? |
6/17/2021 |
West Virginia |
State Finances |
News Story |
Pressure is on to spend WV's American Rescue Plan funds right |
6/17/2021 |
Louisiana |
Income Support |
News Story |
Unemployment benefits: Louisiana will be the first Democrat-led state to end $300-a-week benefit early |
6/16/2021 |
Minnesota |
Equity |
News Story |
Radical News Radio Hour: Environmental Justice, Immigrant Justice, the Budget, and Education (#50) |
6/16/2021 |
New Jersey |
Criminal Justice |
Op-Ed |
Today NJ will spend $3M to enforce drug laws and arrest 150 people |
6/16/2021 |
Missouri |
Health Care |
News Story |
More GOP-fueled Medicaid drama could cause budget slash |
6/16/2021 |
Nebraska |
Income Support |
News Story |
'Not going to be able to afford this': Homeowners worry about property taxes as valuations rise |
6/16/2021 |
Michigan |
Income Support |
News Story |
Michigan House votes to end $300 weekly unemployment bonus |
6/16/2021 |
Missouri |
Health Care |
News Story |
Missouri risks losing $4.5B in federal Medicaid funding over contraceptive fight |
6/16/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
Why NJ's War on Drugs has been a 'failure,' advocates say |
6/16/2021 |
West Virginia |
State Finances |
News Story |
Manchin's influence in infrastructure package talks looms over hopes for sweeping investment in energy transition |
6/16/2021 |
Vermont |
Education |
Op-Ed |
Hoffman: A complicated formula |
6/16/2021 |
Texas |
Taxes |
News Story |
Legislative Recap on Transparency, Taxes |
6/16/2021 |
Louisiana |
Income Support |
News Story |
Gov. John Bel Edwards expects to end federal unemployment soon |
6/16/2021 |
Louisiana |
State Finances |
News Story |
Federal aid helps legislators tackle big issues |
6/16/2021 |
Ohio |
Income Support |
News Story |
Bill would make income tax credit partially refundable for Ohioans |
6/16/2021 |
Kentucky |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Beshear to unveil 'return to work' incentive for unemployed |
6/16/2021 |
Oregon |
Immigration |
Op-Ed |
Bauer: Oregon must step up to protect undocumented workers where Congress has failed |
6/16/2021 |
Louisiana |
Taxes |
News Story |
Local lawmakers sound off on recent legislative session |
6/16/2021 |
California |
Immigration |
News Story |
California offered checks to undocumented families. An IRS backlog is holding them up for many |
6/15/2021 |
Louisiana |
State Finances |
News Story |
Simplified tax code, education support, criminal justice reform highlight Session |
6/15/2021 |
Kentucky |
Income Support |
News Story |
Thousands In Kentucky Still Waiting On Unemployment Benefits |
6/15/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Open Letter to Governor Murphy and the New Jersey State Legislature |
6/15/2021 |
Maine |
Income Support |
News Story |
Progressive group calls for permanent extension of enhanced child tax credit |
6/15/2021 |
Michigan |
State Finances |
News Story |
Lawmakers, Whitmer back plan aimed at improving child care access |
6/15/2021 |
Florida |
Health Care |
Op-Ed |
Get over Obamaphobia and pass Medicaid expansion | Editorial |
6/15/2021 |
West Virginia |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Changes in unemployment come during the next week in West Virginia |
6/15/2021 |
Louisiana |
Income Support |
News Story |
Are Summer Food Benefits Here to Stay? |
6/15/2021 |
Michigan |
Income Support |
News Story |
Report: Michigan's Unemployment System Leaves Too Many Behind |
6/14/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
Public shut out of decisions on NJ's $11B windfall? |
6/14/2021 |
Louisiana |
State Finances |
News Story |
La. legislators took on big issues |
6/14/2021 |
Michigan |
Education |
Op-Ed |
College enrollment must bounce back for economy to do the same |
6/14/2021 |
Wisconsin |
State Finances |
News Story |
Cities that cut police budgets could lose state funding; Wanggaard says that isn't weakening local control |
6/14/2021 |
Georgia |
State Finances |
News Story |
Save it, spend it, give it back: What will Georgia do with record surplus? |
6/14/2021 |
Kentucky |
Income Support |
News Story |
Food banks, grocers praise extension of federal pandemic benefit |
6/14/2021 |
Michigan |
State Finances |
News Story |
Whitmer announces $1.4 billion in federal aid to boost child care access in Michigan |
6/13/2021 |
Oklahoma |
State Finances |
News Story |
Weekly Wonk: Session wrap up for health issues, working families |
6/13/2021 |
Maine |
State Finances |
News Story |
There is hope for a rural Maine renaissance |
6/13/2021 |
Ohio |
Education |
News Story |
How the college 'transcript trap' impacts Ohioans |
6/13/2021 |
Missouri |
State Finances |
News Story |
Without medical provider tax extension, Missouri budget cuts loom |
6/13/2021 |
Georgia |
Health Care |
News Story |
Broadening Equitable Access to Vaccinations are Featured Grants from United Way of Greater Atlanta and Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta COVID-19 Fund |
6/13/2021 |
Florida |
Health Care |
Op-Ed |
Editorial: Florida is among the last holdouts against expanding Medicaid. Why? It starts with an O |
6/13/2021 |
Missouri |
State Finances |
News Story |
What financial pros have to say about inflation fears |
6/12/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Equity |
News Story |
Painful history lessons from the Tulsa Race Massacre |
6/12/2021 |
Michigan |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Report: Michigan's jobless benefits short of neighbors |
6/11/2021 |
Michigan |
Income Support |
News Story |
Michigan's Unemployment Insurance system worst in Midwest |
6/11/2021 |
Ohio |
Education |
News Story |
Mansfield teacher voices support for Fair School Funding Plan |
6/11/2021 |
Louisiana |
State Finances |
News Story |
Louisiana Legislature votes to shift $300 million annually to transportation projects |
6/11/2021 |
Louisiana |
Income Support |
News Story |
Louisiana could end federal unemployment benefit |
6/11/2021 |
Louisiana |
Taxes |
News Story |
How will Louisiana taxpayers be impacted if the so-called "tax swap" package becomes reality? |
6/11/2021 |
Georgia |
Income Support |
News Story |
Georgia to further crimp jobless aid later this month |
6/11/2021 |
Georgia |
Income Support |
News Story |
Ga. unemployed to see more rules, less financial aid |
6/11/2021 |
Ohio |
Education |
News Story |
Teacher: Pass fair funding plan |
6/11/2021 |
Washington |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
Capital-gains tax: 'Creating an equitable tax code' |
6/11/2021 |
Kentucky |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Day cares are feeling the impact of the labor shortage |
6/11/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
News Story |
Ohio House, Senate budgets differ on school funding, tax cuts |
6/10/2021 |
Maine |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Workforce Challenges: What Is Being Done To Address Unemployment & Labor Shortages In Maine |
6/10/2021 |
Louisiana |
Taxes |
News Story |
Louisiana tax swap plans win final passage to reach ballot |
6/10/2021 |
Kentucky |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Louisville-area employers dangle hiring 'bonuses' in tight job market |
6/10/2021 |
Maine |
Health Care |
News Story |
Legislators must take action to keep prescription drug prices in line |
6/10/2021 |
Louisiana |
Taxes |
News Story |
Legislature approves income tax swap. Voters will have final word in October |
6/10/2021 |
Ohio |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
It's time Ohio lawmakers fund alternatives to youth incarceration |
6/10/2021 |
Colorado |
Immigration |
News Story |
Colorado Becomes First State to Publicly Fund Immigration Legal Defense |
6/10/2021 |
Louisiana |
Income Support |
News Story |
In 11th-hour deal, Louisiana could become latest state to end $300 federal unemployment benefit |
6/10/2021 |
Ohio |
Education |
News Story |
'It can be pretty inaccessible' |
6/10/2021 |
Vermont |
Education |
News Story |
Hoffman: Student weighting is more complicated than it seems |
6/10/2021 |
Colorado |
State Finances |
News Story |
Here are the major business moves made in Colorado's 2021 legislative session |
6/10/2021 |
West Virginia |
State Finances |
News Story |
Have West Virginia's senators squandered their state's moment in the sun? |
6/10/2021 |
Louisiana |
Taxes |
News Story |
Tax swap opponents say plan favors the rich, features bad long-term policy |
6/10/2021 |
Maryland |
Income Support |
News Story |
Jobless Marylanders brace for end of federal unemployment benefits |
6/10/2021 |
Texas |
Taxes |
News Story |
Texas lawmakers decide $10 billion in tax breaks is enough, at least for now |
6/10/2021 |
Louisiana |
State Finances |
News Story |
Bill to shift some state funding over to roads, bridges advances to Gov. Edwards |
6/10/2021 |
Louisiana |
Taxes |
News Story |
Tax reform proposal heads to Louisiana voters and Gov. Edwards |
6/10/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Your Turn; People's Budget is about all Ohioans, not just select few |
6/9/2021 |
Ohio |
Equity |
News Story |
Your Turn; Ohio politicians eye 'cold-coded' barriers |
6/9/2021 |
Connecticut |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
Yale Law School: Clinic Releases Report on Preserving Parental Rights for Incarcerated Parents |
6/9/2021 |
West Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
WVa income tax cut plan advances to House of Delegates |
6/9/2021 |
Wisconsin |
Income Support |
News Story |
WisGOP: Gov. Tony Evers' inept COVID-19 response continues to fail Wisconsin families |
6/8/2021 |
Louisiana |
Income Support |
News Story |
Will Louisiana cut off its $300 federal unemployment benefits? Here's what we know. |
6/8/2021 |
Wisconsin |
State Finances |
News Story |
Wisconsin Budget Project: How the Governor's budget would affect Wisconsin families and communities |
6/8/2021 |
Rhode Island |
Equity |
News Story |
Will Chauvin verdict mark a paradigm shift? |
6/8/2021 |
Ohio |
Income Support |
News Story |
Will cutting unemployment perks solve Ohio's labor shortage? Experts weigh in |
6/8/2021 |
Michigan |
State Finances |
News Story |
With federal stimulus, experts now foresee a big revenue upswing for Michigan |
6/8/2021 |
Kentucky |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Why American Rescue Plan is a lifeline for Kentuckians |
6/8/2021 |
Tennessee |
Education |
Op-Ed |
Why Tennessee's public education system has failed to fully invest in its students | Opinion |
6/8/2021 |
Pennsylvania |
State Finances |
News Story |
Wolf proposal, lawsuit aim to cut funding gap for schools |
6/8/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
Why NJ isn't saving money for a 'rainy day' |
6/8/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Why restaurant workers aren't returning to the industry |
6/8/2021 |
New Jersey |
Equity |
News Story |
Why New Jersey's reported relief fund for undocumented workers needs to go further |
6/8/2021 |
Maryland |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Why employers can't find workers; The reasons are varied and complicated in Maryland |
6/8/2021 |
West Virginia |
State Finances |
News Story |
Why are children and frontline workers a part of Biden's infrastructure bill? |
6/8/2021 |
Pennsylvania |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
With backing of unions, Pennsylvania public universities to slash over 1,500 jobs |
6/8/2021 |
New York |
Taxes |
News Story |
Would restoring N.J. property tax break worsen the economic gap between Blacks and whites? |
6/8/2021 |
Maryland |
Income Support |
Op-Ed |
With Biden it's low-income families first. The rich will be fine. |
6/8/2021 |
Rhode Island |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Will changes to R.I.'s unemployment policies ease hiring woes? |
6/8/2021 |
New Jersey |
Equity |
Op-Ed |
Why the verdict in the George Floyd case matters in New Jersey |
6/8/2021 |
Colorado |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Who'll pay for Colorado's nice things? |
6/8/2021 |
New Mexico |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Work continues on lowering short-term interest rates in N.M. |
6/8/2021 |
Missouri |
Health Care |
News Story |
'Why We Need Medicare for All': GOP Missouri Governor Rejects Ballot Mandate for Medicaid Expansion |
6/8/2021 |
Wisconsin |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
With head-scratching persistence, Republicans continue to fritter away billions |
6/8/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
News Story |
What's being done to help the unbanked in Cleveland and beyond? |
6/7/2021 |
West Virginia |
Census |
News Story |
What West Virginia's population loss means for the state's future |
6/7/2021 |
Louisiana |
State Finances |
News Story |
What will Louisiana do with $3.2 billion in stimulus aid? Behind-the scenes talks underway |
6/7/2021 |
Missouri |
Income Support |
News Story |
What the new COVID relief package means for Missouri |
6/7/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
News Story |
What to Know About the State Budget Passed by the Ohio House |
6/7/2021 |
California |
Immigration |
News Story |
Which state is doing more for undocumented residents in COVID era? California or New York? |
6/7/2021 |
West Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
West Virginia's sales tax would be highest in the nation, with caveats |
6/7/2021 |
Kentucky |
Equity |
Op-Ed |
What mothers really need is better policy, not chocolates |
6/7/2021 |
Ohio |
Education |
News Story |
What Ohio Can Learn From Other States |
6/7/2021 |
New Hampshire |
Income Support |
News Story |
What Could The COVID Stimulus Bill Mean For N.H.? |
6/7/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Health Care |
News Story |
What does Oklahoma's Medicaid expansion mean for me? Who's eligible and how to apply |
6/7/2021 |
Colorado |
Taxes |
News Story |
What could be Colorado's biggest tax overhaul effort in a decade advances at Capitol |
6/7/2021 |
Maryland |
State Finances |
News Story |
What changes if Md. knew how many businesses closed |
6/7/2021 |
Kentucky |
Income Support |
News Story |
What Biden's relief package means for Kentucky's student loan borrowers |
6/7/2021 |
Missouri |
Health Care |
News Story |
What's next after Missouri withdraws plans to expand Medicaid? |
6/7/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Equity |
News Story |
White House: President Biden Will Travel To Tulsa For Race Massacre Centennial |
6/7/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Taxes |
News Story |
When is a tax actually tax relief? McKee explains his proposal to tax a portion of forgiven PPP loans |
6/7/2021 |
Ohio |
Income Support |
News Story |
What the end of expanded jobless benefits means for Ohio's economy |
6/7/2021 |
Vermont |
Income Support |
News Story |
While above the national average, low-income housing in Vermont still an issue |
6/7/2021 |
West Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
West Virginia weighs income tax cut to stem population loss |
6/7/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
What state leaders get wrong about Ohioans who haven't returned to work |
6/7/2021 |
West Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
West Virginia pins population growth hopes on income tax cut |
6/4/2021 |
West Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
WEDNESDAY: Republicans are so close, they can smell those income tax cuts |
5/27/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Equity |
News Story |
Ways to invest in Tulsa and champion Black businesses |
5/27/2021 |
Illinois |
Taxes |
News Story |
Washington Gov. Inslee Sued Over New Capital Gains Tax |
5/27/2021 |
Connecticut |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
Voices For Children Steps Up For Incarcerated Parents' Rights |
5/27/2021 |
Missouri |
Income Support |
News Story |
VERIFY: What happens to unused unemployment cash in Missouri? |
5/27/2021 |
Utah |
State Finances |
News Story |
Utah vs. Arizona: New report shows Utah leads neighbor in many economic categories |
5/27/2021 |
Oklahoma |
State Finances |
News Story |
Weekly Wonk: What the American Rescue Plan means for Oklahoma |
5/27/2021 |
Texas |
Health Care |
News Story |
Time to get real about tackling Texas' uninsured rate |
5/27/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
Op-Ed |
'Time Theft' Signs in AVI Workspaces Represent Capitalist Wage Theft |
5/27/2021 |
Arizona |
Equity |
News Story |
'Time For Talk Is Over': The State Of Black Business In Arizona |
5/27/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Taxes |
News Story |
Three years ago lawmakers raised taxes. Now, tax cuts are coming |
5/27/2021 |
Missouri |
Health Care |
News Story |
Three women file lawsuit against Missouri to implement voter-approved Medicaid |
5/27/2021 |
Georgia |
Health Care |
News Story |
Though facing the federal axe, state's Medicaid waiver plans moving ahead |
5/27/2021 |
West Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
'This tax will kill us' – An in-depth look at the data behind Gov. Justice's income tax plan |
5/27/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Health Care |
News Story |
Weekly Wonk: Getting Medicaid expansion done correctly |
5/27/2021 |
Oklahoma |
State Finances |
News Story |
Weekly Wonk: Proposed revenue cuts are costly, poorly timed |
5/27/2021 |
Missouri |
Income Support |
News Story |
'Time to go back to work.' Missouri Gov. Parson ends extra $300 federal jobless benefit |
5/27/2021 |
West Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
West Virginia House Approves Personal Income Tax Reduction Plan, Potential Revenue Losses Flung Into Question |
5/27/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Tipped Employees and the Gender Gap |
5/27/2021 |
Utah |
Education |
News Story |
Utah's Not Last In The Country For Per-Pupil Spending Anymore, But Funding Still Isn't Making The Grade |
5/27/2021 |
Tennessee |
Health Care |
News Story |
TN Court Offers Online Negotiation for People with Medical Debt |
5/27/2021 |
Virginia |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
Virginia isn't done with corporate taxes; Haner: Virginia isn't done with corporate taxes |
5/27/2021 |
District of Columbia |
Health Care |
News Story |
Together for DC Health Supports the Nutrition Equity Amendment Act |
5/27/2021 |
Washington |
Taxes |
News Story |
WA Working Families to Get Boost from Tax-Credit Program |
5/27/2021 |
Wisconsin |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Workforce shortage challenges reemerge as Wisconsin businesses dig out of the pandemic |
5/27/2021 |
Arizona |
State Finances |
News Story |
Watch it live: AZ Legislators expected to introduce budget proposal at 1 p.m. |
5/27/2021 |
Arizona |
Taxes |
News Story |
Top 1% of earners will get $1.5B in tax cuts with spending plan |
5/27/2021 |
Colorado |
State Finances |
News Story |
Wealthy vs. the weary; The pandemic crushed the poor. Can Colorado make it right? |
5/27/2021 |
West Virginia |
Health Care |
News Story |
TUESDAY: Public health is a team concept |
5/27/2021 |
Oklahoma |
State Finances |
News Story |
Weekly Wonk: Concerns about FY22 budget agreement |
5/27/2021 |
Georgia |
Equity |
Op-Ed |
Tulsa Race Massacre must be reckoned with to ensure a better future |
5/27/2021 |
Oklahoma |
State Finances |
News Story |
Weekly Wonk: New laws to benefit Oklahoma youth |
5/27/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
News Story |
Turn Ohio around with investments in education and amenities, panel urges |
5/27/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Taxes |
News Story |
Weekly Wonk: Tax cuts would hurt local business, cut public services |
5/27/2021 |
Alabama |
Health Care |
News Story |
Two states could be next Medicaid expansion battlegrounds |
5/27/2021 |
Louisiana |
Taxes |
News Story |
'We're getting rid of bad tax policy': Effort to push complicated tax swap gets underway |
5/27/2021 |
West Virginia |
Census |
News Story |
U.S. population grew at second slowest pace in history, 2020 Census shows |
5/27/2021 |
Kentucky |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
This one weird trick will help Kentucky employers find workers |
5/27/2021 |
Kentucky |
Equity |
News Story |
UK reflects on social justice reform one year since Breonna Taylor's death |
5/27/2021 |
Utah |
Income Support |
News Story |
Utah won't need a new homeless shelter if it can speed up getting people into housing, new coordinator says |
5/27/2021 |
West Virginia |
State Finances |
News Story |
Under-funded by lawmakers, W.Va. health departments will now lose authority, too |
5/27/2021 |
Virginia |
Education |
News Story |
VCU Studies Show Impact Of Continuing School Segregation |
5/27/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
News Story |
Underfunded public transit systems face ongoing challenges in Ohio |
5/27/2021 |
Virginia |
Immigration |
News Story |
Virginia expands Medicaid access for legal immigrants |
5/27/2021 |
Florida |
Equity |
News Story |
Understanding the recent Florida legislative session and how it affects the Black community |
5/27/2021 |
Virginia |
Education |
News Story |
Virginia schools need billions in upgrades. Pandemic funds could make a dent |
5/27/2021 |
Vermont |
Income Support |
Op-Ed |
Unemployment benefits common sense |
5/27/2021 |
New Jersey |
Equity |
Op-Ed |
Voter suppression by another name |
5/27/2021 |
Ohio |
Income Support |
News Story |
Unemployment Benefits Fraud Jumped Nearly 3,000% Last Year. Here's Why |
5/27/2021 |
West Virginia |
Census |
News Story |
West Virginia looking at financial and political losses from U.S. Census data |
5/27/2021 |
Georgia |
Income Support |
News Story |
Unemployment benefits to be cut off June 26 |
5/27/2021 |
Washington |
Taxes |
News Story |
Washington State Lawmakers Approve Capital Gains Tax on Wealthiest to Fund Public Education |
5/27/2021 |
Louisiana |
Income Support |
News Story |
Unemployment bills compete for deep cuts or slow increases in benefits |
5/27/2021 |
Virginia |
State Finances |
News Story |
WATCH NOW: A year of COVID-19: Successes and failures in Virginia's response to the novel coronavirus |
5/27/2021 |
Alabama |
Health Care |
News Story |
Uninsured Alabamians more likely to die from COVID-19 |
5/27/2021 |
Michigan |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
We have opportunity to fix child care |
5/27/2021 |
Idaho |
Income Support |
News Story |
'Unintended Consequences' Of Ending Pandemic Unemployment In Idaho |
5/27/2021 |
Arizona |
Taxes |
News Story |
Wealthy would benefit most from proposed AZ tax cuts |
5/27/2021 |
Kentucky |
Income Support |
News Story |
Unions, Nonprofits Urge Beshear To Keep Unemployment Supplement |
5/27/2021 |
Oklahoma |
State Finances |
News Story |
Weekly Wonk: A first look at FY 22 budget |
5/27/2021 |
Rhode Island |
Equity |
News Story |
United Way of R.I. awards $4.5M in grants to organizations promoting racial equity |
5/27/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Taxes |
News Story |
Weekly Wonk: Fines & fees hurt rural Oklahomans |
5/27/2021 |
Massachusetts |
State Finances |
News Story |
Universal childcare in Mass. comes with $5b price tag - CommonWealth Magazine |
5/27/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Equity |
News Story |
Weekly Wonk: Moving towards justice |
5/27/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Education |
News Story |
Universal early education, child care would cost $5B in Massachusetts, report says |
5/27/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Income Support |
News Story |
Weekly Wonk: Paid family and medical leave assists working families |
5/27/2021 |
Florida |
Health Care |
News Story |
Unpacking The Anti-Riot Bill; What Medicaid Expansion Would Mean For Florida |
5/27/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Taxes |
News Story |
Weekly Wonk: Proposed tax cuts 'shortsighted, dangerous' |
5/27/2021 |
Louisiana |
Income Support |
News Story |
UrbanFootprint, Feeding Louisiana and Center for Planning Excellence Release Report on Food Insecurity in the United States Powered by New Food Security Insights Tool |
5/27/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Taxes |
News Story |
Weekly Wonk: The need to revisit SQ 640 |
5/27/2021 |
West Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
URGENT: Action Needed on Personal Income Tax Plan |
5/27/2021 |
Vermont |
Equity |
Op-Ed |
Weiwei Wang and Steph Yu: Reflections from Vermont on the Atlanta shootings |
5/27/2021 |
Utah |
Taxes |
News Story |
Utah among 21 states threatening legal action over COVID-19 relief bill and tax cuts |
5/27/2021 |
West Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice Calls for Tax Reform Summit |
5/27/2021 |
Utah |
Taxes |
News Story |
Utah May Have to Return $100 Million in Federal Coronavirus Relief Money Due to State Tax Cuts |
5/27/2021 |
West Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
West Virginia House of Delegates Passes Its Version of Income Tax Phase-Out |
5/27/2021 |
Utah |
Education |
News Story |
Utah no longer last place in per-pupil education spending |
5/27/2021 |
Michigan |
Education |
Op-Ed |
Want Michiganders to succeed? It's simple: boost school funding | Bridge Michigan |
5/27/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Work Support and Wages |
Op-Ed |
The Wages of Orthodoxy - American Greatness |
5/26/2021 |
Arizona |
Census |
News Story |
The Staggering Cost of Ducey's Campaign to Undercount Minorities in the Census |
5/26/2021 |
Connecticut |
Income Support |
Op-Ed |
The time for CT Baby Bonds is now |
5/26/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
News Story |
'The People's Budget:' Advocates call for tax code, education changes in new state budget |
5/26/2021 |
Arizona |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
The Senate Republican Proposal on Infrastructure is Insulting |
5/26/2021 |
District of Columbia |
Income Support |
News Story |
The one program that's been building affordable homes west of Rock Creek Park |
5/26/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Taxes |
News Story |
The Millionaire's Tax in a Post-Pandemic Massachusetts |
5/26/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Taxes |
News Story |
The Massachusetts millionaire's tax is back, and it's a little different this time |
5/26/2021 |
Massachusetts |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
There's really nothing blocking the path to free buses |
5/26/2021 |
Missouri |
Income Support |
News Story |
These 9 states will end participation in unemployment assistance programs. Their reasons vary. |
5/26/2021 |
New Hampshire |
Income Support |
Op-Ed |
The importance of the American Rescue Plan Act |
5/26/2021 |
West Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
The income tax cut - The Point Pleasant Register |
5/26/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
The battle over funding for rainy days in NJ | NJ Spotlight News |
5/25/2021 |
West Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
The background on all three WV State Income Tax repeal bills |
5/25/2021 |
Kentucky |
Equity |
News Story |
The anniversary of Breonna Taylor's death: Questions for the community |
5/25/2021 |
Utah |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
The American Rescue Plan is good for children |
5/25/2021 |
Texas |
State Finances |
News Story |
Texas stands to receive $45B in federal coronavirus relief, but timing is a problem |
5/25/2021 |
Missouri |
Health Care |
News Story |
Federal aid, Medicaid expansion top issues for Missouri House Budget Committee |
5/25/2021 |
Arizona |
Taxes |
News Story |
The GOP agenda: Reward the wealthy and defund the police |
5/25/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Taxes |
News Story |
The Frontier: Republican tax cut plans could eliminate $100 million in Oklahoma education funding |
5/25/2021 |
Kentucky |
State Finances |
News Story |
The Economic Impact of COVID in Kentucky |
5/25/2021 |
West Virginia |
Education |
News Story |
The debt crisis: How student debt impacts college graduates |
5/25/2021 |
Arizona |
State Finances |
News Story |
The Democrats in the Arizona Legislature Unveil their Restore Recover Rebuild Budget Proposal for FY22 |
5/25/2021 |
Tennessee |
Health Care |
News Story |
Tennessee's Medicaid block grant waiver challenged in court |
5/25/2021 |
Florida |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
The Fight for Fair Pay Must Include Independent Contractors |
5/25/2021 |
Texas |
Health Care |
News Story |
Texas House eying a Thursday vote on Medicaid expansion; supporters say they have enough votes |
5/25/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Health Care |
News Story |
The Frontier: We fact checked the debate over privatizing Medicaid in Oklahoma |
5/25/2021 |
Texas |
State Finances |
News Story |
Texas House forms Early Childhood Caucus to better support kids and families |
5/25/2021 |
Louisiana |
Health Care |
News Story |
THE GREAT HEALTH DIVIDE: 17 parishes identified as broadband deserts, grassroots group steps up for vulnerable population |
5/25/2021 |
Texas |
Health Care |
News Story |
Texas loses Medicaid waiver, must reapply |
5/25/2021 |
Colorado |
Taxes |
News Story |
The homestead property tax exemption has saved Colorado's older homeowners millions. But it also has an equity problem. |
5/25/2021 |
Texas |
State Finances |
News Story |
Texas poised to get $45B in relief; Timeline for aid, details of distribution still unclear |
5/25/2021 |
Georgia |
Equity |
News Story |
The harsh spotlight on Black women leading big cities |
5/25/2021 |
Tennessee |
Education |
Op-Ed |
Why Tennessee's public education system has failed to fully invest in its students |
5/24/2021 |
Tennessee |
State Finances |
News Story |
Tennessee revenue collection tops $2B in April, continues record pace |
5/24/2021 |
Tennessee |
Health Care |
News Story |
Tennessee Republicans open to Medicaid expansion talks as Biden sweetens deal |
5/23/2021 |
Tennessee |
Health Care |
News Story |
Tennessee looks to protect its interests in Medicaid block grant lawsuit |
5/23/2021 |
Tennessee |
Health Care |
News Story |
Tennessee could expand Medicaid and save $900M; White House deal offers incentives to states |
5/22/2021 |
Louisiana |
Taxes |
News Story |
Temporary tax about to become permanent |
5/22/2021 |
Georgia |
Education |
News Story |
Teacher 'pipeline plan' gets Kemp OK in year of classroom COVID anxiety |
5/22/2021 |
Arkansas |
Taxes |
News Story |
Taxpayer-appeals panel floated |
5/22/2021 |
Ohio |
Taxes |
News Story |
Taxes, Benefit Cuts, Federal Money Eyed for States' Jobless Aid |
5/22/2021 |
Louisiana |
Taxes |
News Story |
Tax swap keeps moving in Louisiana Legislature |
5/21/2021 |
West Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
Tax reform debate continues in final days of West Virginia Legislative session |
5/21/2021 |
West Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
Tax plan concerns Business owners |
5/21/2021 |
Connecticut |
Taxes |
News Story |
Tax Foundation: Connecticut has second largest tax burden in the country |
5/21/2021 |
Ohio |
Taxes |
News Story |
Taxes fall, child care debated in Ohio Senate budget plan |
5/21/2021 |
Louisiana |
Taxes |
News Story |
Constitutional amendments to allow tax overhaul pass Louisiana House |
5/21/2021 |
Nebraska |
Taxes |
News Story |
Tax cuts, roads bonding proposals await debate |
5/20/2021 |
Ohio |
Taxes |
News Story |
Tax cut, school funding overhaul headed for Ohio House vote |
5/20/2021 |
Utah |
Taxes |
News Story |
Tax cuts could mean Utah has to return $100 Million in federal aid |
5/20/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Taxes |
News Story |
Tax cut clawback looms as new federal wildcard |
5/20/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Taxes |
News Story |
Tax cut plans could eliminate $100M in education funding |
5/20/2021 |
Colorado |
Taxes |
News Story |
Tax bills boosting help for low-income families and small business to be reviewed Friday in House Finance |
5/20/2021 |
Kentucky |
Taxes |
News Story |
Tax breaks for Facebook, Amazon and Google? Beshear vetoes bill meant to lure data centers |
5/20/2021 |
Idaho |
Taxes |
News Story |
Tax bill quickly reaches Idaho House floor |
5/20/2021 |
Louisiana |
Income Support |
News Story |
Task Force: Put $750M into jobless fund |
5/20/2021 |
Louisiana |
Income Support |
News Story |
Task force recommends raising unemployment fund balance |
5/20/2021 |
Kentucky |
Taxes |
News Story |
Tax Day: Kentucky did not follow feds with unemployment break |
5/20/2021 |
Rhode Island |
Income Support |
News Story |
‘It is creepy’: Fake farm victims wary of expanded SBA disaster loan program |
5/20/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Taxes |
News Story |
Tarr seeks cap on income tax rate increases |
5/20/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Health Care |
News Story |
Taking a look at Medicaid expansion issues |
5/19/2021 |
New Jersey |
Education |
News Story |
Study points to big drop in Black teachers in Camden |
5/19/2021 |
Virginia |
State Finances |
News Story |
A year of COVID-19: Successes and failures in Virginia's response to the novel coronavirus |
5/19/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
News Story |
Summer Food Program Expansion Aids Millions Of Ohio Valley Children |
5/19/2021 |
Oregon |
State Finances |
News Story |
'Stunning,' 'unbelievable': Strong state revenue forecast makes $1.4 billion 'kicker' rebate possible |
5/19/2021 |
Arizona |
Taxes |
News Story |
Study: Richest Arizonans Benefit Most In Proposed GOP Tax Plan |
5/19/2021 |
Arizona |
Taxes |
News Story |
Analysis: Top 1% of Arizonans will get more than half of proposed $1.5B tax cut |
5/19/2021 |
Tennessee |
State Finances |
News Story |
Study Finds Tennessee Collects $38M in Court Fines, Fees Each Year |
5/19/2021 |
Kentucky |
Education |
News Story |
Student Loan Forgiveness Would Positively Impact The Commonwealth |
5/18/2021 |
New Jersey |
Education |
Op-Ed |
Student debt crisis harms women, people of color and the economy. Let's fix it |
5/18/2021 |
California |
Equity |
News Story |
Stronger California 2021 Agenda Equal Rights Advocates |
5/18/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Taxes |
News Story |
Strong support for surtax ahead of necessary vote |
5/18/2021 |
Alabama |
Health Care |
Op-Ed |
Stop with the excuses and expand Medicaid already |
5/18/2021 |
Alabama |
Health Care |
News Story |
Stimulus bill includes Medicaid expansion money |
5/18/2021 |
Maine |
Health Care |
Op-Ed |
Students support Maine AllCare |
5/18/2021 |
Tennessee |
State Finances |
News Story |
Study finds Tennessee collects $38M in court fines, fees |
5/18/2021 |
West Virginia |
State Finances |
News Story |
States tap federal aid to shore up jobless funds |
5/18/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Education |
News Story |
States Step In To Stop Colleges Holding Transcripts Ransom For Unpaid Bills |
5/12/2021 |
Georgia |
Income Support |
News Story |
State to cut off federal COVID-19 unemployment benefits |
5/11/2021 |
Maryland |
Income Support |
News Story |
State Roundup: Delegates push against Hogan's ending of enhanced jobless benefits; Ehrlichs urge getting Covid vaccine |
5/11/2021 |
New Jersey |
Census |
News Story |
State should adopt consensus forecasting, multi-year budgeting |
5/11/2021 |
Michigan |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
State programs working to address shortage of childcare workers, providers |
5/11/2021 |
Maine |
State Finances |
News Story |
State revenue forecast expected to exceed pre-pandemic numbers |
5/11/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Equity |
News Story |
State Officials Say It's "Racist" to Teach About Racism |
5/11/2021 |
Missouri |
Education |
News Story |
State on cusp of improving early childhood education |
5/11/2021 |
New Jersey |
Immigration |
News Story |
State in a bind over aid for the undocumented |
5/11/2021 |
Kentucky |
Taxes |
News Story |
State Lawmakers Revive Kentucky's Film Tax Credit |
5/11/2021 |
Georgia |
Taxes |
News Story |
State dangles tax breaks to companies to leave GA |
5/11/2021 |
Missouri |
Health Care |
News Story |
State departments, officials sued over Medicaid expansion issue |
5/11/2021 |
District of Columbia |
State Finances |
News Story |
State Board Hears from Panel on Budget & At-Risk Funding |
5/11/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Education |
News Story |
States step in to stop colleges from holding transcripts ransom for unpaid bills |
5/11/2021 |
Louisiana |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
State $15 minimum wage bill advances, faces fierce headwinds |
5/11/2021 |
Florida |
Income Support |
News Story |
State to end $300 unemployment benefit June 26 |
5/11/2021 |
Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
State to Study Impact of Corporate Tax Avoidance |
5/11/2021 |
Arizona |
Income Support |
News Story |
State to Offer Cash 'Bonus' to Unemployed Arizonans Who Find Jobs |
5/11/2021 |
Missouri |
State Finances |
News Story |
St. Louis Will Receive $500 Million In Federal Coronavirus Relief Money - Most In Missouri |
5/11/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Taxes |
News Story |
STATE WIRE: MASS SHOULD OPEN EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT TO WORKING IMMIGRANTS |
5/11/2021 |
Washington |
Taxes |
News Story |
Starting in 2023, an estimated 420,000 Washingtonians will get tax rebates of $300 to $1,200 |
5/11/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
State and National Leaders Commend NJPP's Blueprint to Secure a Just Recovery |
5/11/2021 |
Florida |
Equity |
News Story |
'Shameful': Florida House Passes GOP's Anti-Protest Bill |
5/10/2021 |
Michigan |
State Finances |
News Story |
Skubick: Disagreements between GOP, Whitmer, could delay federal aid spending |
5/10/2021 |
West Virginia |
Education |
News Story |
Senators weigh price, policies of Biden's $1.8 trillion education and child care proposal |
5/10/2021 |
New Mexico |
State Finances |
News Story |
Heinrich bill supports states’ shift to sustainable revenue sources |
5/10/2021 |
Missouri |
Health Care |
News Story |
St. Louis business community supports Medicaid expansion |
5/10/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Education |
News Story |
Senate seen as last hope to fund new education law |
5/10/2021 |
Kentucky |
Education |
News Story |
School Choice in Kentucky |
5/10/2021 |
Georgia |
State Finances |
News Story |
Special Needs Voucher Expansion Bill Awaits Gov. Kemp's Signature |
5/10/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
SB 17 threatens our neighbors and our economic recovery: Will Petrik (Opinion) |
5/10/2021 |
Kentucky |
Education |
News Story |
School Choice and Charter Proponents Target Public Education in Key States |
5/10/2021 |
Pennsylvania |
State Finances |
News Story |
Saving the bay will cost Pennsylvania $521M a year |
5/10/2021 |
Louisiana |
Taxes |
News Story |
Sales tax becomes a snag in final days of 2021 session |
5/10/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Equity |
News Story |
Rural Oklahomans frequently carry larger burden for court fines, fees |
5/10/2021 |
Pennsylvania |
State Finances |
News Story |
Small rainy day fund may complicate Pennsylvania's economic recovery from coronavirus, analyst says |
5/10/2021 |
Ohio |
Education |
News Story |
School funding dilemma: How House, Senate plans differ |
5/10/2021 |
West Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
Some lawmakers want to change how West Virginia's natural resources are taxed -- but it would end up costing local governments |
5/10/2021 |
Vermont |
Taxes |
Op-Ed |
School Taxes Can Be Simpler And Fairer |
5/10/2021 |
Missouri |
Health Care |
Op-Ed |
Specious claims used to deny Medicaid expansion |
5/10/2021 |
Arkansas |
Education |
News Story |
School voucher expansion narrowly approved by House Education Committee |
5/10/2021 |
Ohio |
Taxes |
News Story |
Senate proposes 5% income tax cut in state budget |
5/10/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
News Story |
Sen. Sherrod Brown wants to use 'Congressional Review Act' to overturn Trump-era financial rules |
5/10/2021 |
West Virginia |
Income Support |
News Story |
Senators run out of time on paid parental leave bill for public employees |
5/10/2021 |
Virginia |
Health Care |
News Story |
Sen. Warner: With Nearly 30 Million Americans Diagnosed With COVID-19, Senators Introduce Legislation to Undo President Trump Era Rule That Dismantled Health Care Coverage for Americans With Preexisting Conditions |
5/10/2021 |
Washington |
Criminal Justice |
News Story |
Sentencing: Deciding what's fair |
5/10/2021 |
Colorado |
State Finances |
News Story |
Sen. Winter, Rep. Gray: It's time for Congress to catch up to Colorado on paid family leave |
5/10/2021 |
Tennessee |
Health Care |
News Story |
Sexton says TennCare expansion does not have support in House |
5/10/2021 |
New Mexico |
Education |
News Story |
Senate Approves Watershed Bill Allowing Voters to Increase Education Funding |
5/10/2021 |
Vermont |
Equity |
Op-Ed |
Simplicity, equity, and let's-just-call-it-what-it-is |
5/10/2021 |
Virginia |
Health Care |
News Story |
Senate bill would undo Trump rule that dismantled healthcare coverage for preexisting conditions |
5/10/2021 |
Pennsylvania |
State Finances |
News Story |
Small Rainy Day Fund May Complicate PA's Economic Recovery, Analyst Says |
5/10/2021 |
Louisiana |
Taxes |
News Story |
Senate committee votes to lower top Louisiana income tax rate, eliminate federal tax break |
5/10/2021 |
Ohio |
Education |
News Story |
Richard Cordray, Former Ohio AG, To Oversee Federal Student Loans |
5/10/2021 |
West Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
Senate considers resolution that could result in personal property tax cuts |
5/10/2021 |
Utah |
State Finances |
News Story |
Some Utah families are not getting help paying for child care, which advocates say violates federal rules |
5/10/2021 |
Ohio |
Taxes |
News Story |
Ohio Senate budget increases both cuts taxes and school vouchers in their state budget |
5/10/2021 |
Kentucky |
Health Care |
News Story |
Special open enrollment period for subsidized health insurance extended |
5/10/2021 |
Georgia |
Taxes |
News Story |
Senate panel pushes Georgia tax cut despite federal penalty | Macon Telegraph |
5/10/2021 |
Illinois |
Health Care |
News Story |
Springfield rep advocates for Medicaid expansion |
5/10/2021 |
Kentucky |
State Finances |
News Story |
Social workers, mental health professionals could soon respond to certain 911 calls in Louisville |
5/10/2021 |
Ohio |
Education |
News Story |
Richard Cordray To Focus On Student Debt In New Federal Post |
5/10/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Restaurants struggle with short staffing as more people return to dining |
5/9/2021 |
Michigan |
Immigration |
Op-Ed |
Restoring immigrants' licenses helps all |
5/9/2021 |
Oklahoma |
Taxes |
News Story |
Republicans say education won't be hurt by tax cut plans |
5/9/2021 |
Pennsylvania |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Report: Climate Infrastructure Key to Creating Jobs in Appalachia |
5/9/2021 |
Kentucky |
Education |
News Story |
Report: Student Loan Forgiveness Would Have Huge Impact on Kentuckians |
5/9/2021 |
Georgia |
Taxes |
News Story |
Republican senators seek repeal of stimulus restriction on state tax cuts |
5/9/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
Report: NJ Transit is behind in deploying electric buses But the agency says it is on track to meet the state's environmental goals. |
5/9/2021 |
New Jersey |
State Finances |
News Story |
Report: NJ Transit must move quicker with move to electric buses |
5/9/2021 |
Montana |
State Finances |
News Story |
Report: MT averages one child care slot for every three kids |
5/9/2021 |
New Jersey |
Education |
News Story |
Report: NJ control of Camden schools didn't lead to better test scores |
5/9/2021 |
Massachusetts |
Taxes |
News Story |
Report: MA Should Open Earned Income Tax Credit to Working Immigrants |
5/9/2021 |
Georgia |
Health Care |
News Story |
Report: Lack Of Affordable, Accessible Health Care Puts Georgians At Risk |
5/9/2021 |
Georgia |
Education |
News Story |
Report: Ga. Lawmakers Should Put More Money Toward Pre-K Program |
5/9/2021 |
Rhode Island |
State Finances |
News Story |
RI House to vote on compromise nursing home staffing bill |
5/9/2021 |
Ohio |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Restaurant workers call for better wages and benefits before returning to work |
5/9/2021 |
Kentucky |
Education |
News Story |
Report: Canceling $50K per student borrower would wipe away $8.15B debt for Kentuckians |
5/9/2021 |
West Virginia |
State Finances |
News Story |
Report: Addiction epidemic cost WV $11.3 billion in 2019 |
5/8/2021 |
Florida |
Income Support |
News Story |
Report states people with poor health, people of color denied unemployment benefits more often |
5/8/2021 |
Michigan |
State Finances |
News Story |
Report shows statewide childcare reality |
5/8/2021 |
Ohio |
Taxes |
News Story |
Report Says Most Ohioans Won't See Much Money From Senate Budget Tax Cut |
5/8/2021 |
Pennsylvania |
State Finances |
News Story |
Report says it will cost Pa. $521 million a year to save the bay |
5/8/2021 |
West Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
Organization completes analysis of Senate income tax plan |
4/1/2021 |
Nebraska |
Taxes |
News Story |
Leading senator says plenty of state money for tax cuts, budget priorities |
4/1/2021 |
Nebraska |
Taxes |
News Story |
Tax cuts, roads bonding proposals await debate |
4/1/2021 |
Louisiana |
Taxes |
News Story |
Louisiana tax system reinforces racial disparities: Policy paper |
4/1/2021 |
West Virginia |
Taxes |
News Story |
Groups gird for conflict over three West Virginia tax plans |
4/1/2021 |
Georgia |
Education |
News Story |
Special Needs Voucher Expansion Bill Awaits Gov. Kemp's Signature |
3/31/2021 |
Texas |
Work Support and Wages |
News Story |
Texas House forms Early Childhood Caucus to better support kids and families |
3/31/2021 |
Washington |
State Finances |
Op-Ed |
Op-Ed: State lawmakers have the right budget approach for our recovery |
3/31/2021 |
Ohio |
State Finances |
News Story |
Ohio Legislators Restore Public Transit Funding |
3/31/2021 |
Missouri |
Health Care |
News Story |
St. Louis Will Receive $500 Million In Federal Coronavirus Relief Money - Most In Missouri |
3/31/2021 |
Michigan |
Health Care |
News Story |
Finding quality, affordable child care still a challenge for families |
3/31/2021 |
Missouri |
Health Care |
News Story |
MO State House Excludes Medicaid Expansion from Budget |
3/31/2021 |
Connecticut |
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