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Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could cause some DC-area families to lose an average of $187 in monthly benefits.
The Reconciliation Bill Would Deny Medicaid Coverage to Many Working People Medicaid coverage helps people access the health care they need to work and go to school. Enacting proposed work requirements would make it more difficult for working people and students to obtain and keep Medicaid and would disproportionately affect those who are disabled or in poor health.A New Supreme Court Decision Could Threaten Access to Reproductive Health Care The US Supreme Court’s ruling in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic could prevent Medicaid beneficiaries from suing to enforce the free choice of provider provision, potentially limiting access for reproductive care in South Carolina and other states.How “Trump Accounts” Measure Up to the Evidence in Early Wealth-Building Policy Trump accounts aim to begin the savings journey for America’s children, but without a centralized savings plan, additional federal deposits, or outreach, those most in need would be less likely to benefit from the program.A New Approach to Helping Local Governments Navigate Generative AI This three-tier model helps local governments identify AI tools that meet their needs and helps them understand the capacity and guardrails they need to use those tools responsibly and effectively to serve residents.How the CWCOT Program Could Deliver Even More Benefits to the FHA, Borrowers, and Homeowners Facing Foreclosure The CWCOT program saves the Federal Housing Administration money, supports homeowners facing foreclosure, and quickly brings affordable housing to market. Small changes to the program could make it even more effective.Head Start Feeds Almost 800,000 Kids Every Day. A Proposed Funding Change Puts That at Risk Head Start doesn’t just help families with low incomes find child care—it’s a vital source of daily nutrition. But a proposed change to the program’s funding would weaken its ability to fight child food insecurity over time.
