The novel coronavirus has upended Texans’ lives and the state’s economy. We do not yet know what “normal” life will look like when this public health emergency has finally passed,
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.
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
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
As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, Texas college students are facing the perfect storm of health, education, financial, and familial challenges. Many Texas students faced only days’ notice of
Our local, state and Congressional leaders have taken critical steps over the past several weeks to address the public health and economic crisis caused by COVID-19. Swift action by state
Earlier this week, State Comptroller Glenn Hegar discussed COVID-19’s impact on the Texas economy and what that means for the 2020-2021 state budget. Commenting on a wide range of state
Texans are losing jobs at an historic pace in these early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the vital role of unemployment insurance (UI). UI is a critical backstop, enabling
As we begin to wrap our heads around this unprecedented national emergency, one thing has been made clear: All working Americans need access to paid sick leave. The coronavirus crisis has made it evident that paid sick leave is crucial
The COVID-19 outbreak has reminded us that any one person’s well-being depends on everyone else’s. Texans must work together to help those bearing a disproportionate brunt of the harm caused by the
