Opinion: Amid federal cuts, states can help families with direct cash

When states and cities invest in direct cash support — whether through tax credits or guaranteed income programs — people get ...
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Amid Federal Cuts, Momentum for Direct Cash is Growing for Good Reason: the Washington Example

Over a quarter of Americans live paycheck to paycheck and have less than $1,000 in emergency savings. This means there’s no buffer when the car breaks down or an unexpected hospital bill hits.
The New York Times

Study May Undercut Idea That Cash Payments to Poor Families Help Child Development

Rigorous new research appears to show that monthly checks intended to help disadvantaged children did little for their well-being, adding a new element to a dispute over expanded government aid. By ...
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Amid Devastating Federal Cuts, States Can Help Struggling Families With Direct Cash

Over a quarter of Americans live paycheck to paycheck and have less than $1,000 in emergency savings. This means there’s no buffer when the car breaks ...