Budget Policy & Priorities
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Justice group: Congressional budget cuts will hurt vulnerable New Jerseyans
Economic justice advocates in New Jersey are calling on Congress to avoid deep cuts in the 2024 federal budget proposed by a small group of hard-line …
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Annual walk builds support, awareness of suicide prevention
New Hampshire's largest mental health awareness event takes place this weekend and organizers said it is a chance to remind lawmakers mental health ca…
Thursday, September 28, 2023
New Yorkers worry about effects of government shutdown
New Yorkers are preparing for an impending government shutdown. State officials are worried about how it could impact the work state agencies have …
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Progressives call push to change Constitution 'risky'
Progressive groups are speaking out against the idea of a constitutional convention, warning it could be used to impose conservative policies on …
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Poll: PA GOP voters voice support for strong manufacturing policies, tariffs
A new poll found Pennsylvania Republican voters want political candidates to prioritize preserving and growing manufacturing including tariffs in the …
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
WI ag groups in 'wait-and-see mode' on Farm Bill
The current Farm Bill expires Sept. 30 and with a looming government shutdown, reauthorization does not appear imminent. Wisconsin farm groups say …
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Report questions NYC Mayor's proposed budget cuts, costs of migrant influx
A new report questions New York City Mayor Eric Adams' latest budget proposal for dealing with the city's influx of over 110,000 migrants. The cost …
Monday, September 25, 2023
Race for new affordable housing money could leave Western Slope behind
By Ilana Newman for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collabora…
Monday, September 25, 2023
First public hearing for Mainers on healthcare, drug costs
Maine's new Office of Affordable Health Care holds its first public hearing this week, and people are being strongly encouraged to participate…
Consumer health advocates urge governor to sign bill package
Health care advocates are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign four bills aiming to lower medical bills, improve transparency, and make health care more …
Lawmakers call for special session on WVU's budget crisis
A group of West Virginia Democratic delegates is calling for a special session to address West Virginia University's budget shortfall. Del. Evan …
Community Health Centers: Red lights flashing for staying funded
Congress is bracing for a possible government shutdown as progress stalls in approving new federal spending plans before a Sept. 30 deadline…