Politics
Spotlight is a nonpartisan website and does not endorse particular candidates or policies. That being said, understanding the political landscape and systems is essential in evaluating and addressing poverty in America. Further, Spotlight works to lift up poverty issues that may be overlooked in political campaigns and where candidates stand on these topics.This section of the Spotlight website gathers the latest research, news, and opinion around politics, poverty, and opportunity.
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In a Shift, More Republicans Want Government Investment in Children
“Democrats have long looked to the government to support their families through public programs and spending. Increasingly, Republicans want the same.
How the Education Department Cuts Could Hurt Low-Income and Rural Schools
“President Trump’s efforts to shutter the U.S. Department of Education are in full swing.
Kentucky Senate Passes Medicaid Reform Bill Amid Late-Hour Debate
“LOUISVILLE, Ky. — House Bill 695 passed the Senate Friday night in the eleventh hour. The bill includes changes to Kentucky’s Medicaid program and adds a work requirement to the program.
In Rural Louisiana, Speaker Mike Johnson's Constituents Fear Potential Medicaid Cuts
“VINTON, La. — In House Speaker Mike Johnson’s backyard, many residents rely on anti-poverty programs to help make ends meet — and are pleading with Johnson, R-La., to protect those benefits as Congress weighs steep federal spending cuts.
Republican Voters Support Medicaid but Want Work Requirements, Poll Finds
As Congressional Republicans weigh major cuts to Medicaid, most voters do not want to see the public health plan’s funding dialed back, according to a poll released Friday by KFF, a nonpartisan health research firm.
Republicans Say States Are Pulling a Fast One on Medicaid
Get a Job or Lose Medicaid? Arkansas and Georgia Show It's Not That Simple.
"Republicans in Congress are resurfacing an old idea ? requiring many adults on Medicaid to get a job so they can keep their health insurance.
Georgia Touts Its Medicaid Experiment as a Success. The Numbers Tell a Different Story.
"In January, standing before a cluster of television cameras on th“In January, standing before a cluster of television cameras on the steps of the state Capitol, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp promoted his experiment in Medicaid reform as a showcase for fellow conservatives seeking to overhaul safety net benefits around the country.
