A printable version is here. La versión en español está aquí y mas abajo. Every Texan (formerly the Center for Public Policy Priorities) and the Children’s Defense Fund-Texas are
COVID-related job-losses are truly staggering. Texas’ unemployment rate for April was 12.8%,the worst on record, and up from 3.5% in January and February. Since mid-March, more than 2.2million Texans have
The Coronavirus pandemic is a game-changer that should end the politics of fear against immigrants. Throughout our nation’s history, some people have often scapegoated immigrants for political gains. President Trump
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas has taken important steps that will improve access to Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for low-income children, pregnant women, and
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
Health insurance improves access to health care and financial security. We should all be able to see a doctor for regular checkups or to get treatment when we are sick.
On March 18, 2020, the President signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, or HR 6201, into law. It includes important requirements for both public and private insurance to provide access to testing for COVID-19 and testing-related services without out-of-pocket costs. The new law creates several important
As Texas faces the rapidly developing news around COVID-19, we at the Center for Public Policy Priorities are first and foremost focused on the health and safety of our fellow
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