In case you miss it, the Voices for Human Needs blog shared several timely pieces in the last week, including a few re-shares from our members and partners:
The House of Representatives passed a budget resolution on February 26 that would pay out $4.5 trillion in tax breaks over a decade, with the largest share going to the wealthiest.
Who would pay for that? We do – in lost or more expensive health coverage, lost nutrition assistance, higher state taxes or reduced state services, and more costly student loans. READ MORE »
Recent developments on Capitol Hill—and sweeping executive actions from President Trump’s could potentially reshape funding for children’s health, education, and economic security across our states.
As state child advocates, it is crucial to understand these federal shifts, which span budget proposals, executive orders, judicial challenges, congressional oversight, and major administrative changes. READ MORE »
Both the Senate and House of Representatives have put enormous budget cuts on the table. The House is planning to cut $2 trillion and the Senate has passed a budget resolution with $340 billion in cuts, with a second bill planned to cut more.
Congress is setting state policymakers up to face incredibly hard decisions about everything from health care cuts, deciding who should go hungry, and supporting their rural communities. READ MORE »
Birthright citizenship has been a cornerstone of America’s promise for generations. We must defend it — to protect the Constitution, to protect today’s children, to protect the children yet to come, and to protect our nation’s future.
We cannot let political theater dismantle constitutional protections for children. And we cannot let children become collateral damage in a political fight. READ MORE »
Both the Senate and House of Representatives have put enormous budget cuts on the table. The House is planning to cut $2 trillion and the Senate has passed a budget resolution with $340 billion in cuts, with a second bill planned to cut more.
Congress is setting state policymakers up to face incredibly hard decisions about everything from health care cuts, deciding who should go hungry, and supporting their rural communities. READ MORE »
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