Budget Policy & Priorities
Friday, January 27, 2023
Legislation Would Expand NY Medication Abortion Access
New York pharmacists would be able to dispense abortion medication under newly proposed legislation, and a person could get the prescription from a …
Friday, January 27, 2023
CT Groups, Unions Call for Public-Health Reforms
Health-care professionals and advocates in Connecticut have said it will take sweeping reforms to bolster the state's flailing public health system…
Friday, January 27, 2023
MN Navigates School Funding as Poll Shows Support for More Aid
A Minnesota House committee heard testimony Thursday about the governor's proposed spending plan for education. As these talks unfold, public polling …
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Gun-Safety Advocates Face Uphill Battle with Indiana Lawmakers
Advocates of gun-law reform face an uphill battle to push their ideas through the Republican-controlled Indiana General Assembly, but say public …
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Gov. Gianforte Proposes Tax Cuts in State of State Address
Gov. Greg Gianforte delivered his State of the State address to the Montana Legislature Wednesday night, discussing his plans for the state's hefty …
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Study: Students Still Struggle with Pandemic Learning Loss
Students are still struggling with learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic. A study from the research group NWEA showed 2022 test scores are not …
Thursday, January 26, 2023
NV Democrats: Governor Missed Mark on Key Issues in Speech
Some Nevada Democrats said the state's new Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo missed the mark on addressing key issues and putting forth solutions during …
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Iowa Lawmakers Push for Drivers' Hands-Free Cellphone Use
Iowa lawmakers are considering a bill which would dramatically reduce the use of cellphones in vehicles. Right now, it is illegal in Iowa to send or …
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
MA Advocates of Higher Ed Set Goals for Fair Share Revenue
Advocates for higher education in the Commonwealth will gather today to collaborate on how to use revenue generated by the Fair Share Amendment which …
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
MA Leads Nation in 'Green' Building Development
Massachusetts ranks number one in the nation for "green" building development. The ranking is based on what's known as LEED certification, which is …
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Albany Mayor Focuses on Housing, Infrastructure after Mayors' Conference
The mayor of New York's state capital said she is eager to get to work on projects she observed at the U.S. Conference of Mayors' big meeting last …
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Post-Pandemic Telehealth Visits Remain High for Mental Health
The use of telehealth has dropped since its peak during the height of the COVID-19 public health emergency, but more Coloradans continue to opt for …