Budget Policy & Priorities
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Pushback vs. pushback: MN parents respond to political forces in education
Minnesota's largest school district is at the center of a budget controversy tied to the recent wave of school board candidates fighting diversity pro…
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
TX educators react to Lt. Gov. priorities for next legislative session
Texas Lieutenant Gov. Dan Patrick has released 57 "interim charges," the topics he wants Senate committees to study in preparation for the 89th …
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
CT Day of Action raises awareness on 'benefits cliff'
Today, groups working with lower-income families in Connecticut are raising awareness about the state's "benefits cliff" with a day of action…
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
'Lazarus drug' may have competition in MI
After more than 50 years of use, some Michigan lawmakers say naloxone may not be the best choice in an overdose situation. Naloxone is sometimes …
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on abortion access in emergency rooms
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments today in a case about whether patients have access to emergency room abortions in states banning …
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Civil rights advocates file suit over MT birth certificate mandate
The Montana chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union has filed class-action lawsuit challenging a measure barring people from listing a gender on…
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Supreme Court hears arguments on Idaho's near-total abortion ban
By Mary Anne Franks for Ms. Magazine.Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Northern Rockies News Service reporting for the Ms. Magazine-Public News …
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Legislation aimed at stopping MN employers from misclassifying workers
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a measure which would force employers to properly classify certain trade union workers and others as employees rat…
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Rural North Carolina town gets pathway to homeownership
Residents in a rural North Carolina town grappling with economic challenges are getting a pathway to homeownership. In Enfield, the average annual …
Monday, April 22, 2024
Advocates: NY budget erodes tenant, housing protections
New York State housing advocates say they are furious about the so-called "good cause eviction bill" in the new state budget. It grants tenant …
Monday, April 22, 2024
ME lawmakers increase aid for families experiencing deep poverty
Gov. Janet Mills has signed legislation to increase temporary assistance payments to families experiencing deep poverty. Payments will increase by 2…
Monday, April 22, 2024
Michigan mayor seeks multimillion-dollar wastewater upgrade
A new, high-tech wastewater treatment incinerator, used in only a few states, is on the wish list for one Michigan city. Former state …