Recent proposals from Republican congressional leaders and a conservative think tank would impose a per capita cap on federal ...

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” ...

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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The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) is a high-caliber strategic policy institute that informs and shapes public policies to reduce poverty, promote equity, and build opportunity. It has ...

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) is a high-caliber strategic policy institute that informs and shapes public policies to reduce poverty, promote equity, and build opportunity. It has ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...