The Nation’s Leading Non-Partisan Forum on Poverty and Opportunity
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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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Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity leads research and consulting initiatives that identify and address barriers to economic well-being.
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Latest Coverage
Find the latest stories, research, and insights on policies, programs, and ideas shaping the national conversation on poverty and economic mobility.
Democrats Pledge To Reverse Medicaid Cuts, Restore ACA Subsidies
The incoming congressional majority will work to restore federal Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding early next year, officials say.
Georgia Medicaid Rules That Helped Inspire Federal Work Requirements Could End Soon
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's Pathways to Coverage is scheduled to expire at year's end as his term ends.
Many States Aren't Ready For Medicaid Work Requirements
Agency rules and a court decision have forced states to change course as they race towards the implementation deadline.
Driving the national conversation around economic mobility
Spotlight is the signature initiative of The Fedcap Group’s Community Impact Policy Institute, the organization’s internal think tank focused on evidence-based policymaking, applied research, and public-sector policy innovation.