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.
Despite having no federal approval, or any evidence that the policy would be helpful, Wisconsin has added regulations requiring screening and drug testing of participants in the SNAP E&T, known in Wisconsin as FoodShare Employment and Training.
CHIP funding expired in September. States can’t just flip an “off switch” when they run out of federal funds. They need to plan months in advance in case Congress doesn’t act.
Today, Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) outlined immediate federal spending priorities that would support hard-working families, including a nearly $3 billion increase in funding for the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) to make child care more affordable.
Some states have turned down Medicaid expansion and are creating obstacles for very low-income parents. Kansas and Mississippi are the latest to propose wrong-headed work requirements.
The Republican tax bills approved by the House of Representatives and currently on the Senate floor funnel the lion’s share of benefits to the wealthy and corporations, at the expense of working families.
As college costs continue to rise, millions of low-income students, particularly students of color, are struggling to make ends meet. The Simple FAFSA Act, introduced last week, would increase support for working students, streamline the financial aid process, and expand access to more low-income students.
Cost is the main barrier facing many adults who pursue postsecondary credentials. As costs have increased, state and federal financial aid has not kept up. Students face significant unmed need, struggling to make ends meet while completing their education.
For decades, CLASP has provided policy solutions that help low-income people raise healthy families and thrive economically. We've redoubled that commitment with the launch of a new website.
During Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, we are reminded of the importance of programs that connect people with housing resources. However, we must also ensure that people experiencing homelessness have access to SNAP, Medicaid, and other supports that help them meet basic needs.
Republicans are rushing through their tax plans before the American public understands how destructive they would be. Both plans would give big tax cuts to the richest families and corporations instead of most middle- and low-income families.
