This year, the IRS is under threat, and the agency will have less bandwidth and fewer resources to process tax returns and provide support to the taxpayers who need it. Lawmakers should invest in the IRS, not deplete it.
Good legislation is only symbolic if it's not properly implemented and robustly enforced. Our Labor Standards Enforcement Toolbox provides examples of how to successfully leverage partnerships between agencies, CBOs, and the private bar.
This year’s increase in federal child care funds offers states an opportunity to take bold steps toward achieving racial equity in their child care assistance programs.
The “Simplifying Financial Aid for Students Act” would streamline the financial aid process by making it easier for more low-income students to apply—and qualify—for federal student aid.