We are a nonpartisan research and policy institute that advances federal and state policies to help build a nation where everyone — regardless of income, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Center is a non-partisan research and policy institute that works at the federal and state levels on fiscal policy and public programs that affect low- and moderate-income families and individuals ...
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” ...
Raising or suspending the debt limit does not authorize new spending or tax cuts; it merely acknowledges past budgetary decisions. On January 1, 2025, the federal government will reach the debt limit, ...
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is a non-partisan research and policy institute that works at the federal and state levels on fiscal policy and public programs that affect low- and moderate ...
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 ...
Below you can find our series, which outlines President Trump’s 2019 budget for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and its proposals for deep cuts in rental assistance for families, ...
Former Director of the State Exchange Group for the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human ...