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Place-based data about how disasters have affected the Gulf Coast since Hurricane Katrina and the federal government’s role in managing extreme events.
Feature Tracking the Trump Tariffs President Trump has followed through on campaign promises by expanding tariffs on a range of countries and goods. Stay tuned for updates on their potential effects on the economy, households, and federal revenue.Feature How Would Potential Federal Budget Cuts Impact State Budgets? Congressional Republicans are negotiating a budget bill that could shift the cost of some federal programs to states. Because states generally have to balance their budgets, this could result in tax hikes or benefit cuts.
Story A Snapshot of Asian Wealth in America Asian families are often left out of policy conversations about wealth inequality because they’re well off in the aggregate; however, no other group has as large a gap between its richest and poorest families.
Feature 2025 Tax Cuts Tracker House and Senate Republicans are seeking to enact President Donald Trump’s tax agenda, which includes extending the expiring pieces of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and restoring TCJA business tax breaks that are phasing out or expired, as well as campaign proposals to exempt tips, overtimeStory Empowering a Thriving Black Middle Class Becoming “middle class” can represent generations of progress and opportunity for Black Americans, but without equal access to strong wealth-building opportunities that middle-class standing can be precarious.Story In New York, an Artist Employment Program Funded 300 Artists to Work with Local Community Organizations Creating stable employment opportunities for artists can improve their financial well-being while also helping community-based organizations strengthen their community ties.
