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Spotlight convenes diverse voices across the political spectrum to drive informed debate and action on economic opportunity.
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Find the latest stories, research, and insights on policies, programs, and ideas shaping the national conversation on poverty and economic mobility.
Democrats In Half Of States Sue Trump Administration Over Medicaid Work Rules
Democrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia on Monday sued the Trump administration over its recent guidance on new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the strict rules will prevent eligible Americans from accessing the care they need.
There's A Grocery Price Emergency In America
Lael Brainard and Rohit Chopra argue in a New York Times op-ed that even relatively well-off families are struggling with high prices, despite the tax cuts and wage gains that the Trump administration touts.
Dozens Of States Could Face New Costs Because Of High SNAP Error Rates
Several dozen states could have to fork over millions of dollars to provide food aid to lower-income residents, if they don’t cut down on payment errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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