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Biden-Harris Administration Issues a Request for Information on Medicaid and CHIP Access
On Thursday, February 17th, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking feedback from a diverse array of stakeholders on topics related to public health care access;
3.7 Million More Children in Poverty in Jan 2022 Without Monthly Child Tax Credit
Researchers at Columbia University’ Center on Poverty & Social Policy have been tracking the impact of the CTC on child poverty monthly. According to a research roundup on the first six months of the CTC,
Study Provides Evidence on the Effectiveness of Comprehensive Sex Ed
New research published last week on February 15, 2022, More comprehensive sex education reduced teen births: Quasi-experimental evidence, provided further evidence that comprehensive sex education does have an impact on reducing teen pregnancy in the
Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) Releases School Nutrition Report
The FRAC released its newest report, The Reach of Breakfast and Lunch: A Look at Pandemic and Pre-Pandemic Participation. This latest report highlights the efforts of locals schools and administrators to make meals available to
FY 2022 Appropriations Update: CR Extended Progress on Final FY 2022
On Thursday, February 17, 2022, after some delaying tactics by a few Senators, the Senate did give final approval to a new CR that extends funding until March 11, 2022. The hope is that March
Finance Committee Begins Series on Mental Health & Substance Use Service Reforms
On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, the Senate Finance Committee started their series of hearings on mental health with Protecting Youth Mental Health: Part I – An Advisory and Call to Action. This series of hearings
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