Budget Policy & Priorities
Thursday, February 6, 2025
IN EV charger station installs on pause
The number of registered electric vehicles in Indiana rose from 13,000 in 2023 to nearly 15,000 in 2024. However, plans to install more EV chargers …
Thursday, February 6, 2025
WA rent stabalization bills have huge public support
New legislation in Olympia aims to ease the burden of skyrocketing rental rates by limiting yearly rent increases to 7%. Chris Walker lives in a …
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Ivey highlights education, gun violence, maternity leave in AL state address
Gov. Kay Ivey delivered her 2025 State of the State address this week, focusing on education, public safety, and economic growth in Alabama. She …
Thursday, February 6, 2025
MS families face hardship as state rejects federal summer food aid again
Mississippi families struggling with food insecurity are bracing for another difficult summer after state officials declined millions in federal fundi…
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Bill could protect MD tenants from ‘no cause’ evictions
A bill making its way through the Maryland General Assembly could protect renters from unjust evictions. House Bill 709 would create what is known …
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
IL works toward lead-free water pipes
Illinois has been working to replace all its lead water pipes but the task is enormous, as it is estimated the state has the most lead service lines …
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
$450 million available to feed Texas kids this summer
The final deadline is approaching for members of the Texas Legislature to decide on participating in the Summer EBT program, which provides grocery …
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Factory farm advocates’ blind spot on food system reforms
Recent editorials in The New York Times and Washington Post defending factory farms make one critical mistake, according to environmental advocates: …
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Possible funding for ND's housing crisis comes into focus
Economists warn affordable housing is harder to come by in North Dakota, putting more people at risk of not having a roof over their heads but some …
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Revive SNAP Stretch, WV growers, consumers urge
Food advocates are calling on lawmakers to help jump-start the state's SNAP Stretch program, which was paused last year due to budget constraints…
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Experts have consumer tips on navigating tariff scenarios
States like North Dakota could see unique effects under President Donald Trump's approach to tariffs. Uncertainty lies ahead, but one expert said …
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Advocates: NY lawmakers must do more for disability-rights issues
New York disability rights advocates want state lawmakers to focus on issues such as housing and health care. In the budget, they want more funding …