Budget Policy & Priorities
Friday, October 4, 2024
Program provides life-changing relief from medical debt for Ohioans
Medical debt has long been a burden for many Americans, with millions struggling to pay off their healthcare bills. In the Buckeye State, however…
Friday, October 4, 2024
Study: Low wage workers in AR could benefit from minimum wage increase
A new study finds minimum-wage increases have little or no impact on job loss. The Economic Policy Institute study comes as federal lawmakers …
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Strain on NE behavioral health system could worsen; need remains high
A 2024 study showed almost 26% of Nebraskans reported having a mental-health illness in the past year -- nearly 3% higher than the national average…
Thursday, October 3, 2024
NYC charter proposals could increase mayor’s power
Several charter reforms on this year's New York City ballot would have sweeping effects. Propositions 2 through 6 make changes to issues such as …
Thursday, October 3, 2024
A reunion nearly 50 years in the making? ND eyes possible Amtrak route return
This week, federal officials announced a new round of funding for passenger rail projects. It is part of a larger push to expand and restore service…
Thursday, October 3, 2024
High-tech tools can bust careless oil and gas drillers
By Jennifer Oldham for Sierra.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public New…
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Advocacy group forms for people in prison amid controversies in SD prisons
Recent problems in South Dakota prisons have concerned lawmakers, corrections commission members and family members of those incarcerated, who formed …
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Advocates warn health costs will skyrocket unless Congress extends subsidies
Experts warn health insurance premiums could rise an average of $1,000 a year for more than 2 million Californians who buy coverage on the individual …
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
NV union organizer: Project 2025 threatens labor movement
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are aiming to appeal to labor groups on the campaign trail, especially in battleground …
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
KY school superintendents voice opposition to Amendment 2
Kentuckians head to the polls in a few weeks and on the ballot is Amendment 2, a proposed change to the state Constitution to allow public funds for …
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
ND rural hospitals embrace teamwork mentality to stay afloat
This month, a North Dakota network of rural hospitals enters its second year of trying to make local operations more efficient, so they can keep the …
Spikes in emergency visits during CO bad air days cost $1.14 billion in 2019
Colorado lawmakers are digging into the health and economic impacts of the state's poor air quality from wildfire smoke and ozone pollution created by…