Proposals Would Take Money From Utility Assistance for Low-Income Families
The Center for Public Policy Priorities opposes SJR 55 and SB 1655, which would take money dedicated to utility-bill assistance for low-income families and instead
The Center for Public Policy Priorities opposes SJR 55 and SB 1655, which would take money dedicated to utility-bill assistance for low-income families and instead
Tax season is here. For many Texas families, the substantial tax refund they will get back is vital to their overall budget. Last tax season,
Three of four people who will be eligible for coverage through the new online health insurance marketplace opening in October say they want in-person assistance
When it comes to health insurance rate oversight, the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is like jury that can find a criminal guilty but can’t
Tax season is here. For many Texas families, the substantial tax refund they will get back is vital to their overall budget. The Earned Income
Today CPPP sent an open letter to the Texas Senate supporting SB 1247, which would protect consumers from excessive fees totaling between $260 and $440
Today, the House budget proposal hits the floor for what will likely to a marathon debate on what our 2014-15 spending will look like. When
Our friends at the Texas Policy Evaluation Project have created a new online data app that shows the impact of the 2011 family planning budget
The Medicaid Expansion dialogue got another big day of media coverage on April 1, with the Governor hosting one press conference of skeptics, and another
If the Legislature is serious about preparing the Texas workforce for future jobs, we need greater investment in higher education that empowers more low-income students
By Jeanie Donovan About a month ago, we released a report that outlined the harmful impact of Texas’ lifetime ban on SNAP (food stamps) for
(AUSTIN, Texas)–April 1, 2013–The Center for Public Policy Priorities Associate Director Anne Dunkelberg made the following statement in response to questions raised by our state