Budget Policy & Priorities
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
'We Welcome Everyone': CT Senior Centers Rebound Post-Pandemic
As Connecticut and the rest of the U.S. leave the COVID-19 pandemic behind, senior centers are welcoming back participants they have not seen in a …
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Preserving Cultural, Environmental Legacy in Southern Colorado
Ruybal Fox Creek Ranch sits in a dramatic canyon in the foothills of southern Colorado's San Juan Mountains, right next to the Rio Grande National …
Monday, June 5, 2023
Building Solutions for 'Range Anxiety' Can Boost Electric Vehicle Transition
By Whitney Bauck for Reasons to be Cheerful.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Netw…
Monday, June 5, 2023
Praise for MO Early Childhood Funding; Concerns About Sustainability, Gaps
Missourians scored some big wins for child care and pre-K programs in the 2023 legislative session, although some said it is just a start. Brian …
Monday, June 5, 2023
Advocates Push for 'Tax Fairness' with Expanded Child Tax Credits
As Massachusetts lawmakers work to finalize tax-relief measures, advocates for low-income families are calling for an expansion of tax credits proven …
NY/NJ Offshore Wind Farms Grow Job Opportunities
Offshore wind in New York and New Jersey is becoming a large contributor to job growth. New York's offshore wind investments are slated to create …
WI Working Family Advocates Put Spotlight on Reps' Voting Records
This week's debt ceiling deal saw federal policymakers compromise on budget-related matters, but a new awareness campaign from a Wisconsin grassroots …
Oregonians Rally to Back Bill Providing Food Aid for All
A rally was held in Salem Thursday to urge passage of a bill to provide food assistance to Oregonians regardless of their immigration status…
CT Teacher Shortage Worsens As School Year Ends
As the school year ends, Connecticut's teacher shortage seems to have only worsened. In March, school districts across the state reported having 2,60…
Veto Calls Grow Over Public-Aid Restrictions Proposed in WI
A coalition of Wisconsin groups is asking Gov. Tony Evers to reject bills it contends would make it harder for people struggling to get by to bounce …
Alabama Advocates Urge State Senate to Reduce Food-Tax Burden
Groups working to fight poverty in Alabama are urging state senators to approve a bill aimed at lowering food costs for families. House Bill 479 …
Rural PA Mayor Puts Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds to Work
A small Pennsylvania community is hoping Congress will remember the needs of rural areas as lawmakers negotiate the final, contentious debt ceiling …