Texas continues to be one of the 10 worst states for kids based on the 2019 KIDS COUNT Data Book released today by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The report
Misguided numbers trick would “move the goal posts” and reduce health care, food, housing benefits and more for millions of Americans Update: Read CPPP’s Public Comment Opposing the New Federal
As CPPP observes Memorial Day and the 2019 Texas Legislative session wraps up, we offer three “Top 5” lists to provide some perspective on lawmakers’ track record over the last
With summer break almost here, Texas school administrators and nutrition directors are planning and strategizing the best ways to serve their students next school year. One of the ways districts
Will the reforms survive to become law this Legislative session? Legislation to improve health care for Medicaid participants and improve insurer performance and accountability is at risk of failing to
At the Center for Public Policy Priorities, we believe in a Texas that offers everyone the chance to compete and succeed in life. We envision a Texas where everyone is
More than 10 percent of Texas children lack health insurance, giving Texas the worst uninsured rate for children in the country. Our state legislative session is now more than halfway
Spotlight on HB 2453 by Rep. Sarah Davis Background: Just short of 4 million Texans receive their health care from Medicaid on any given day, including two out of every
It’s show time in the Texas House of Representatives. The only bill the Legislature is required to pass – the state budget – will be up for debate on Wednesday,
