By Janie Ekere EXCERPT “What we would like to see is it made fully refundable in whatever tax bill that we see in 2025 so that the families with the lowest incomes can continue to receive it,” said Elizabeth Lower-Basch, deputy executive director of policy…
Because countless federal regulations support people with low incomes, these Supreme Court decisions on agency rulemaking have the potential to significantly affect their lives.
Last year, the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) released a report, Putting the Pieces Together for Families with Young Children: Aligning State Health and Human Services, Nutrition, Child Care, and Paid Family and Medical Leave. This report highlights the challenges parents of young…
April 9: Elizabeth Lower-Basch spoke at a workshop on cash assistance at the Financial Resilience Summit co-hosted by The Aspen Institute and the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. Community Partnership Group (CPG) member Alice Nzioki was a plenary speaker in the morning, and former CPG member Maryann…
March 27: Elizabeth Lower-Basch spoke at a discussion hosted by Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC) about the USDA Equity Commission for the Adams Hunger Initiative.
The USDA Equity Commission released its final report, which contains 66 recommendations for improving equity within USDA’s programs, policies, and practices.
By Jessica Blake EXCERPT: “It’s clear that a significant amount of what states do can still continue under the rules,” said Elizabeth Lower-Basch, deputy executive director for policy at the Center for Law and Social Policy, which advocates for government policies that help low-income people. “There…