Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

10/09/2026

This week at CBPP, we focused on governance, state budgets and taxes, and food assistance: https://www.cbpp.org/blog/in-case-you-missed-it-811

10/09/2026

As Congress’ SNAP cost shift approaches, states are rushing to respond. But many are pursuing policies that could increase barriers to SNAP and even increase the payment errors they’re trying to reduce: https://www.cbpp.org/research/food-assistance/states-are-rushing-to-respond-as-congress-snap-cost-shift-approaches-are

10/09/2026

WIC has the reach, recurring contact, and trust of millions of low-income families. States can build on that strong foundation to improve pregnancy-related health by closing the coverage gap, strengthening support, and integrating mental health screening: https://www.cbpp.org/blog/wic-can-be-strengthened-to-improve-pregnancy-related-health

10/06/2026

Our Quick Guide to SNAP Eligibility and Benefits is now updated for fiscal year 2027, including the latest eligibility rules, benefit amounts, and recent changes to the program:

A summary of SNAP eligibility and benefit calculation rules that are in effect for federal fiscal year 2026, which began in October 2025.

10/06/2026

Voters in WA will decide whether to protect landmark legislation enacted in March that will generate billions in new annual revenue for schools, child care, & other priorities while also helping balance out the state’s highly unbalanced tax system.

On November 3, voters in Washington State will decide whether to protect landmark legislation enacted in March that will generate billions in new annual revenue for schools, child care, and other...

10/05/2026

What would it take to strengthen Social Security? Kathleen Romig joined Planet Money to discuss ways to close the program’s financing gap and why there’s no single easy fix:

Very soon, Social Security may not have enough money to make full payments to retirees. Very soon. Like by 2032, just six years from now. So what are we gonna do about it? Today on the show, we look at some of the most talked about possible solutions; and exactly whose wallets we’ll have to r***e ...

10/02/2026

This week at CBPP, we focused on governance, health, and the economy: https://www.cbpp.org/blog/in-case-you-missed-it-810

10/02/2026

CBPP's Gbenga Ajilore provides the latest insights and analysis on September's jobs data.

10/02/2026

This month, CBPP recognizes the profound achievements and contributions of LGBTQ+ people and communities throughout history, as well as the continued work that must happen in order to create a safer, more just, and more equitable world for all of us.

10/02/2026

SNAP’s funding model is changing, shifting more of the program’s costs to states and potentially putting pressure on states to cut other programs or restrict access to SNAP. Katie Bergh explains the stakes in NPR:

States will start to pay a larger share of the bill to run the food assistance program, as federal funding for operational costs shrinks.