Katherine Michelmore Awarded 2024 Kershaw Award and Prize

Dr. Katherine Michelmore, associate professor of public policy at the University of Michigan, spoke with Spotlight about receiving the Kershaw Award for her contributions as a leading scholar and educator on the social safety net, education policy, and labor economics.

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Safety Net Recipients Face Marriage, Work Penalties

At a recent conference at the American Enterprise Institute, policy analysts gathered to suggest potential reforms and policy proposals to limit disincentives to work and marriage in programs such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and SNAP.

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A Historic North Carolina Church Gathers After The Storm

The Assembly, a new digital-first magazine in North Carolina and Spotlight content partner, covered the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, including this powerful story from a historic church community in one of Appalachia’s oldest historically Black neighborhoods as they gathered after the storms.

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Spotlight on the States

State and local governments, community-based organizations and other non-profits play a significant role in implementing policies and programs to reduce poverty and promote opportunity.

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* Hover over a state to get a snapshot of poverty statistics in the state, then click or use the drop-down menu to access information and resources, news articles, and links to learn more about state efforts to reduce poverty.

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