Kisha Bird gave remarks at the 6th Annual Cities United Convening in Hampton, VA. 

On August 1, 2019, the U.S. Senate passed a two-year budget bill, already approved by the House, for fiscal years  2020 and 2021. While this year’s bill did not include a specific funding commitment for child care, it paves the way to maintain and build on…

The America's College Promise Act would eliminate significant barriers to low-income, first-time students or students and workers who wish to improve their lives.

Although the Trump Administration failed to cut SNAP through the 2018 Farm Bill, officials are now attempting to circumvent Congress and cut SNAP through regulatory changes.

New federal legislation would acknowledge those who’ve been targeted by marijuana criminalization and ensure that low-income communities and communities of color can participate in this booming industry.

With President Trump's threat of immigration raids looming, here's what child and youth advocates and service providers can do to fight back and prepare.

Last year, Arkansas became the first state to kick people off Medicaid for not meeting work requirements. A new study confirms what health policy experts predicted all along: Many people lost their insurance even though they met the state’s requirements.

This legislation modernizes the workforce system by creating “Upskill Accounts” of up to $8,000 to fund high-quality, high-value training pegged to regional need AND cover critical supports like child care and transportation.

The recent scandal involving wealthy parents paying bribes to get their kids into elite colleges has raised the question: What responsibilities do federal and state policymakers and higher education leaders have in protecting the interests of all students, particularly low-income students and historically underrepresented students?

The proposal to set the poverty line using a lower rate of inflation will harm millions of people who rely on programs that support their basic needs.