Budget Policy & Priorities
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Indiana Family Farmers Want More Say in Federal Farm Bill
Agriculture advocates in Indiana say the upcoming reauthorization of the federal Farm Bill should emphasize serving community needs, not corporate …
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Revised Colorado Water Plan Prioritizes Conservation
A coalition of conservation groups is giving Colorado's revised state water plan a thumbs-up for its increased focus on protecting Colorado's rivers…
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Falling Lake Powell Water Levels Put Wyoming Hydro Power at Risk
Part of the deal Wyoming struck for sending its water down the Colorado River was that state residents would be able to tap electricity generated at G…
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Bill to Expand Tax Credits Draws on Children's Health Data
A bill to increase tax credits in the Commonwealth is backed up by research showing the credits lead to better nutrition for working families and bett…
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
NY/NJ Offshore Wind Farms Hit by Misinformation
Misinformation about the effects of offshore wind turbines on marine life could derail offshore wind farm projects in New York and New Jersey…
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Report: More West Virginians Completing College Degrees
West Virginia is among a handful of states with the highest increases in educational attainment between 2019 and 2021, according to a new report from …
Monday, February 6, 2023
Older Kentuckians Want Aging-in-Place Support, Affordable Medication
Kentuckians age 50 and older across the state continue to struggle with high prescription drug costs, caregiver stress, and lack of long-term care …
Monday, February 6, 2023
NM Legislature Considers Dedicated Funding for Land, Water Conservation
As New Mexico recovers from its worst wildfire in history, lawmakers are considering a proposal to create the "Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund" to …
Monday, February 6, 2023
More NE Long-Term Care Facilities Risk Closure Without Funding
Nebraska's long-term care facilities face staffing shortages and other factors that could lead to more closures if state funding isn't increased…
Monday, February 6, 2023
Group Continues Calls for Better Legislative Rules in PA
While the Pennsylvania House is still out of session and won't resume until late February, the public and advocacy groups are voicing their concerns…
Monday, February 6, 2023
Colorado Farmers Headed to Washington in Advance of Farm Bill
Farmers and ranchers from Colorado and across the U.S. are headed to Washington, D.C., this week in hopes of transforming the 2023 Farm Bill…
Monday, February 6, 2023
Farmers Prioritize Food, Not Feed, in 2023 Farm Bill
A large farmer-led coalition is organizing to ensure the 2023 Farm Bill prioritizes the needs of smaller, sustainable farms over large agribusiness …