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

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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” ...

The State Policy Fellowship program is a two-year research-focused fellowship dedicated to making change through careful research, thoughtful advocacy, and strong partnerships in a state policy ...

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 ...

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 ...

Peggy Bailey is the Executive Vice President for Policy and Program Development. She also currently serves as Vice President for Housing and Income Security. In her role as EVP, she guides the ...

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The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal tax credit for low- and moderate-income working people. It is a critical tool for fighting poverty and rewarding work in states and congressional ...

The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is a federal tax credit that helps offset the cost of raising children for working families. The refundable portion (also known as the “low-income” portion) of the credit is ...

While the new President and new Congress will not take office until early next year, they have already put forward an agenda — through Project 2025, Republican budget plans, and campaign proposals ...