Texas Needs an Ongoing Way to Invest in Basic Services
Last week, a House budget subcommittee addressed improving budget transparency by making the Texas budget less reliant on dedicated General Revenue balances. CPPP testified on the
Last week, a House budget subcommittee addressed improving budget transparency by making the Texas budget less reliant on dedicated General Revenue balances. CPPP testified on the
When it comes to mental health recovery, peer support–when those with a lived experience of mental illness who have gone through recovery provide guidance and
Tuesday, millions of Americans dutifully filed their federal tax returns, but very few of us contemplate the connection to essential public supports that we take
As we wait for the district court’s final ruling on the Texas school finance system lawsuit, new numbers show more than five million school children are
We are thrilled to announce that Oliver Bernstein will be joining the Center for Public Policy Priorities in mid-April as Communications Director. A fluent Spanish
By Scott Zienty Tax season is here, and for many Texas families, their tax refund presents an important savings moment. Unfortunately, it’s not easy for
In Texas, we have a rather unique blend of relatively low unemployment with high poverty. In other words, we have plenty of folks who are
At the end of January, the first list of interim charges for House committees was released by the Speaker of the House. Appropriations, the budget-writing
Last year the Texas school finance system was ruled unconstitutional on the grounds that it is inadequate, inequitable, and inefficient. This week, State District Judge
This holiday, tens of thousands of Texans will lose unemployment insurance (UI) if Congress fails to extend federal benefits for workers unemployed for more than