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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.
Up to 2.3 Million Young Adults Could Lose Medicaid Under New Work Requirements
New research from the Urban Institute finds that new work requirements and other provisions of last year’s Big Beautiful Bill could reduce young adult Medicaid expansion enrollment by 22 to 48 percent, or 1.1 to 2.3 million, in 2028.
Senate Panel Advances Farm Bill After McConnell's Return
The Senate Agriculture Committee passed “Farm Bill 2.0” out of committee on Wednesday following Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R- Ky.) return to Congress.
A Drug Conviction Can Mean A Lifetime Without SNAP In North Carolina
People affected by the restriction say the loss of food assistance can make reentry and everyday life harder.
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