As Republicans at the federal level prepare to take over majorities in both the House and Senate, some have proposed deeply ...

Whichever combination of legislative vehicles is used, it’s key to keep the focus on the specific policies that Congress puts ...

The government must suspend or raise the limit to prevent default, which would be deeply damaging and disruptive for people ...

Legislation to temporarily extend food and agriculture programs authorized by the farm bill, including the Supplemental ...

States have gone on a tax-cutting spree in recent years. More than half have slashed income taxes for wealthy people and corporations, in some cases by extraordinary amounts. Communities are starting ...

This is our final edition of In Case You Missed It for 2024. CBPP wishes you restful and happy holidays!This week, we focused on food assistance, the federal budget, health, and ...

What is climate change?Human activities — primarily the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas — are increasing ...

Non-defense discretionary (NDD) programs comprise domestic and international programs outside of national defense that Congress funds on an annual basis. These programs are called “discretionary” ...

Block grants are fixed pots of money that the federal government gives to states to provide benefits or services. Some policymakers call their block grant proposals "Opportunity Grants" or “merged ...

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This page brings together resources to help advocates analyze projections of the fiscal impact of the Medicaid expansion for their states, as well as additional materials to help make the case for ...