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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.
Federal COVID-19 Provider Relief Funds: Following the Money As HHS moves to release more aid, it will be important to continue to track what criteria are used in developing future allocations.Lessons from the Great Recession to Help Congress Get Americans Back to Work Three lessons from the 2007-2009 Great Recession can help the workforce recover.What Police Spending Data Can (and Cannot) Explain amid Calls to Defund the Police At the least, spending data can help advocates and policymakers understand reforms’ fiscal opportunities and parameters.How NNIP Partners Are Helping Communities Pivot 2020 Census Outreach to Hard-to-Count Groups Data can be a tool to help guide outreach and track progress toward an accurate count.How COVID-19 Food Chain Relief Can Build a More Equitable Food System for Workers Policymakers can begin sowing the seeds of a more resilient and equitable food system for all workers.