Checking in on State Revenue
Making sure every Texan has the tools they need to come through this health and economic crisis must be the top priority of state lawmakers as they make budget decisions.
Dick Lavine
June 11, 2020
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Alarming New Data Show Texas Uninsured Population Growing Amid Pandemic
COVID-related job-losses are truly staggering. Texas’ unemployment rate for April was 12.8%,the worst on record, and up from 3.5% in January and February. Since mid-March, more than 2.2million Texans have
Stacey Pogue
June 4, 2020
COVID-19: 3 Policy Principles to Advance Equity
The COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing economic crisis have disproportionately harmed communities of color in Texas and underscored existing inequities. Black and Latino communities are dealing with higher rates of layoffs
Martin Martinez
May 28, 2020
Stop Killing Black People: Statement from Every Texan CEO Ann Beeson
In response to this week’s murder of George Floyd, and the recent racist, violent killings of Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, Every Texan issued the following statement: “Texans can’t thrive if
Ann Beeson
May 28, 2020
It’s Time to Rebuild Child Care in Texas
As a working mother in Austin, I navigated child care waitlists (sometimes years long), paid 20% of my net salary towards daycare tuition (for 7 years), and frequently felt dissatisfied
Amanda Posson
May 21, 2020
A Critical Group of Texans Are Left Out of COVID Recovery
Texas immigrants are an integral part of our community and our economy. During the COVID-19 crisis, however, Texas immigrants and undocumented workers have been systematically excluded from federal and state
Martin Martinez
May 21, 2020
Recent Policy Wins & Where to Go From Here
State leaders have made progress over the past several weeks to address the public health and economic crisis caused by COVID-19. CPPP and our partners have advocated for urgent action
Mia Ibarra
May 15, 2020
COVID-19 and the Economy: Options for Raising State Revenue in Texas
The COVID-19-induced crisis is reducing state revenue, while at the same time increasing the demand for public services. The final impact on Texans and the state economy is far from
Dick Lavine
May 14, 2020
3.6 million Texas kids who lost free school meals will receive new ‘pandemic’ food benefit
On May 12, the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to access more than $1 billion in food benefits via the federal Pandemic
Center for Public Policy Priorities
May 13, 2020
COVID-19 & Education: We Should Tie School Funding to Enrollment
Texas is responsible for educating nearly 5.4 million school-age children. However, our school finance system leaves nearly 4.3% — or 262,000 students — unfunded, which is nearly equivalent to the entire
Chandra Kring Villanueva
May 12, 2020
When revenue falls short, the Economic Stabilization Fund is here to help
Everyone fortunate enough to have a savings account knows it’s a blessing during hard times. Texas is fortunate to have a savings account in its Economic Stabilization Fund — often called the
Center for Public Policy Priorities
May 8, 2020
Immigrants Keep Texas Going and Deserve Protection
The Coronavirus pandemic is a game-changer that should end the politics of fear against immigrants. Throughout our nation’s history, some people have often scapegoated immigrants for political gains. President Trump
Luis Figueroa
April 30, 2020