Budget Policy & Priorities
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Indiana bobcats in the crosshairs, again
After years of trying and failing, Indiana lawmakers have put bobcats in the crosshairs. The decision forces the Indiana Department of Natural …
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees
Michigan recently implemented a significant juvenile justice reform package following recommendations from a task force made up of prosecutors…
Thursday, March 28, 2024
AARP AZ cites impacts of APS rate increase
Earlier this month, a new Arizona Public Service rate hike went into effect and one senior advocacy group said those on a fixed income may struggle …
Thursday, March 28, 2024
GOP proposal threatens cuts to MA Social Security benefits
Congressional Republicans' proposed changes to Social Security have advocates for Massachusetts beneficiaries concerned about the future of the key sa…
Thursday, March 28, 2024
NE behavioral health advocates, consumers question $15 million funding shift
A 2023 study from the University of Nebraska Medical Center concluded the number of Nebraskans with a mental health or substance abuse disorder has pr…
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Medicaid expansion could save TN rural hospitals from closing
A recent report examined how some rural Tennessee hospitals have managed to stay afloat despite financial challenges. The report includes interviews …
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN
A mix of policy updates and staffing boosts has helped to put wage theft enforcement on the radar in Minnesota, and officials leading the efforts are …
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Possible cuts to Social Security come back into focus
Congress just avoided a partial government shutdown by approving a budget through the end of September, but a new blueprint is renewing debate about …
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Missed opportunities in 2024 budget, peacekeeping groups say
Groups supporting peace around the globe say the budget approved by Congress is lacking crucial components. After a monthslong stalemate, Congress …
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Assembly considers grants to assist MD family caregivers
Advocates are calling on Maryland lawmakers to fund a grant program to help family caregivers. A 2021 study indicated about 760,000 family …
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
MS Community Health Centers get boost from federal funding bill
In Mississippi and across the country, Community Health Centers are getting a funding increase, thanks to Congress passing a bipartisan spending …
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
CA foster care advocates ask lawmakers to fund in-person response teams
Advocates for foster families are pressing lawmakers to save the Family Urgent Response System from the budget ax. California faces a $37.9 billion …