This week at CBPP, we focused on governance, state budgets and taxes, and food assistance: www.cbpp.org/blog/in-case...
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@zoeneuberger.bsky.socialReposted by @centeronbudget.bsky.socialPregnancy-related health complications are widespread and disproportionately affect people of color. #WIC has the trust, structure, and reach to play a larger role in improving pregnancy-related health, including mental health.
@centeronbudget.bsky.socialAs Congress’ SNAP cost shift approaches, states are rushing to respond. But many are pursuing policies that could increase barriers to SNAP and even increase the payment errors they’re trying to reduce: www.cbpp.org/research/foo...
@katiebergh.bsky.socialReposted by @centeronbudget.bsky.socialIn the year after the Republican reconciliation law enacted the deepest SNAP cuts in history, SNAP participation in Florida fell by 22%. About 247,000 of the more than 647,000 Floridians who lost food assistance between July 2025 & July 2026 were children. www.jacksonville.com/story/news/l...
@centeronbudget.bsky.socialWIC has the reach, recurring contact, and trust of millions of low-income families. States can build on that strong foundation to improve pregnancy-related health by closing the coverage gap, strengthening support, and integrating mental health screening: www.cbpp.org/blog/wic-can...
@brendanvduke.bsky.socialReposted by @centeronbudget.bsky.socialWe just got our fiscal report card back for FY2026 from @USCBO and it's not good. We estimate the U.S. brought in 16.7% of GDP in revenue and spent 19.4% of GDP on programs — producing a non-interest deficit of 2.6% of GDP. Net interest came in at a record high 3.5% of GDP. 🧵
@sharonparrott.bsky.socialReposted by @centeronbudget.bsky.socialHighly rec this @washingtonsun.com piece showing the harm that's done when the Admin illegally impounds funds & that the Admin often grossly mischaracterizes the public services it is halting, often in service of their relentless efforts to demonize immigrants. www.washingtonsun.com/immigration/...
@krisycox.bsky.socialReposted by @centeronbudget.bsky.socialDuring Latinx Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich history, culture, & contributions of Latinx and Hispanic communities. We also recognize that policymakers should take action to provide these communities w/ tangible support. One clear policy step: Expand the Child Tax Credit.
@centeronbudget.bsky.socialThe Trump Administration is again illegally impounding federal funds, withholding roughly $800 million in congressionally approved funds from 11 program accounts. Congress can restore the funds and prevent future “pocket rescissions”: www.cbpp.org/research/gov...
@katiebergh.bsky.socialReposted by @centeronbudget.bsky.socialStaff turnover & eligibility system issues are driving up ND's SNAP error rate. Thanks to H.R. 1, that puts the state on the hook for a % of SNAP benefit costs. Also thanks to H.R. 1, the federal match for staff, technology & other error reduction efforts was just cut in half.
@katiebergh.bsky.socialReposted by @centeronbudget.bsky.socialNew fiscal year, new @centeronbudget.bsky.social Quick Guide to SNAP Eligibility and Benefits:
@katiebergh.bsky.socialReposted by @centeronbudget.bsky.social75% of the Louisiana families who lost SNAP after the enactment of the Republican reconciliation law were cut off for procedural reasons. Families are losing food assistance due to paperwork issues, not because they no longer meet eligibility requirements. veritenews.org/2026/10/07/f...
@centeronbudget.bsky.socialOur Quick Guide to SNAP Eligibility and Benefits is now updated for fiscal year 2027, including the latest eligibility rules, benefit amounts, and recent changes to the program: www.cbpp.org/research/foo...
@rachelijacobson.bsky.socialReposted by @centeronbudget.bsky.socialToday, in bad news for the energy transition 1. Massachusetts asks the federal government to fast-track permits for a gas line that won't even be ready until 2028 2. A Western Kentucky utility company's latest plan proposes to keep coal plants open past 2050
@centeronbudget.bsky.socialVoters in WA will decide whether to protect landmark legislation enacted in March that will generate billions in new annual revenue for schools, child care, & other priorities while also helping balance out the state’s highly unbalanced tax system. www.cbpp.org/blog/million...
@centeronbudget.bsky.socialWhat would it take to strengthen Social Security? @kathleenromig.bsky.social joined @planetmoney.bsky.social to discuss ways to close the program’s financing gap and why there’s no single easy fix: www.npr.org/transcripts/...
@centeronbudget.bsky.socialThis week at CBPP, we focused on governance, health, and the economy: www.cbpp.org/blog/in-case...
@centeronbudget.bsky.socialSeptember jobs data is out today, and CBPP's @gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social has the latest insights and analysis.
@gbenga-ajilore.bsky.socialReposted by @centeronbudget.bsky.socialSeptember #JobsDay numbers show job growth has slowed with payrolls rising by only 29,000. Unemployment rose slightly to 4.2%, and payrolls were revised down by 60,000 for the months of July and August. (1/7)
@centeronbudget.bsky.socialSNAP’s funding model is changing, shifting more of the program’s costs to states and potentially putting pressure on states to cut other programs or restrict access to SNAP. @katiebergh.bsky.social explains the stakes in @npr.org: www.npr.org/2026/10/01/n...