Undocumented immigrants are essential contributors to Texas’ economy and robust job growth. Regardless of their citizenship or immigration status, immigrant families pay state and local taxes to support vital public
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Lawrence Robinson was a Health and Food Justice Policy Intern from September 2023 to May 2024 The food we consume is a crucial determinant of health, as
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Texas saw record enrollment growth in both new and returning customers on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace for 2024. A number of factors drove these historic
Twitter Facebook Linkedin At the start of the year, educators and families across the U.S. were excited about the release of a better FAFSA. Texans from all corners of this
Twitter Facebook Linkedin In 2022, a staggering three-quarters of Texas eighth graders scored below proficient in math, reflecting a 9-percentage point increase from 2019. This alarming trend highlights a significant
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Recent findings from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) together with data from the Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) highlight how food insecurity negatively impacts the well-being
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Texas mothers deserve access to dignified jobs that support both their families and full participation in the workforce. Women are essential to Texas’ economy, and their workforce
Twitter Facebook Linkedin View the full factsheet as a PDF here. In December 2022, a bipartisan Congress created a new, permanent program to provide food dollars to low-income families with
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Summer is quickly approaching, and with it comes a challenge for children who usually get free or reduced-price meals at school: food insecurity. The Summer Electronic Benefit
Twitter Facebook Linkedin A new federal policy ensures people with “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival” (DACA) status are no longer barred from participating in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace.
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Read the full white paper as a PDF The Legislature is obligated by the state constitution to fund our public education system. Currently, 5.5 million Texas children
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency in charge of regulating most types of health insurance, just released a final rule that makes changes to the ACA
