Jan 22, 2019 | Blog Post | Ruth Cosse

When We Talk about Maternal Mortality, We Must Talk about Mental Health

Much of the focus in the maternal mortality crisis is on the physical causes of death, but mental health deserves a more prominent place in this conversation. The Preventing Maternal Deaths Act is a good step towards learning more about and preventing maternal deaths. 

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Feb 16, 2018 | Blog Post | CLASP

Trump’s Budget Built on Myth, Attacks Low-Income People

The Trump Administration's budget proposal is yet another gut-punch to low-income individuals and families. It includes devastating cuts to core benefit programs that would destabilize millions of lives and unravel our nation’s safety net. 

Feb 16, 2018 | Blog Post | Eduardo Hernandez

Threats, Opportunities on FMLA's 25th Anniversary

The Trump Administration's paid parental leave proposal leaves out millions of people. It comes as we mark 25 years of the Family and Medical Leave Act, which was an important step but does not do enough to improve job quality for low-wage workers.

Feb 13, 2018 | Blog Post | CLASP

Stackable Credentials Are Worth the Effort

Wisconsin’s experience suggests stackable credentials don’t cause students to leave college early. In fact, students completing these credentials are more likely to earn an Associate’s degree.

Feb 13, 2018 | Blog Post | Carrie Welton

Maine’s LIFT Act Would Help Low-Income Students Succeed

Maine's LIFT Act recognizes the challenges that prevent low-income students from completing postsecondary education. By combining public benefits with counseling, financial aid, and advising, the LIFT Act could help them complete their degrees.

Feb 8, 2018 | Blog Post | Judy Mortrude

Gateway to Careers Act Links Education to In-Demand Jobs

The Gateway to Careers Act builds on major education and workforce development legislation while also defining a partnership model that will strengthen this work in communities.

Feb 7, 2018 | Blog Post | Anna Cielinski

States Should Prioritize High-Need Adults in WIOA State Plan Updates

States are required by the U.S. Department of Labor to update their four-year Workforce Innovation and Opportunity (WIOA) plan every two years, with the current update due by March 15, 2018. States and advocates should ensure these revised plans do more to prioritize high-need adults.

Feb 5, 2018 | Blog Post | Shiva Sethi

California Considers Home Visiting Expansion, Congress Should Too

In his final budget, Governor Brown proposed directing $27 million of California TANF dollars to a home visiting program. Congress should also invest in home visiting by reauthorizing the national MIECHV program. 

Jan 31, 2018 | Blog Post | Judy Mortrude

WIOA State Plan Updates; Make Your Voice Heard

By March 15, 2018, states must submit two-year updates on their Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plans to federal agencies. During this brief window of WIOA plan updating, CLASP urges state agencies and community advocates to emphasize important goals

Jan 29, 2018 | Blog Post | CLASP

No Justification to Time Limit Medicaid

Time limit policies don’t promote health; they’re just a way for states to block people from coverage. If approved by CMS, they would have a profound negative impact on Medicaid recipients and their families.

Jan 23, 2018 | Blog Post | Eduardo Hernandez

The Momentum for Paid Sick Days is Growing

The blog highlights recent paid sick days legislation victories and CLASP's third annual Making Paid Sick Days Work convening.

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