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July 18, 2023
Yet More Absurdities in Biden’s Housing Policy
…the housing crash of 2008. Unfortunately, policymakers keep dreaming up new and equally absurd housing policies. The latest move comes from the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the government’s lender for low-income Americans,…
July 17, 2023
The Latest Extraordinary Findings on Pandemic Improper Payments
A recently released US Government Accountability Office (GAO) report benignly titled “A Framework for Managing Improper Payments in Emergency Assistance Programs” serves as a forward-looking guide for policymakers responding to future emergencies….
July 13, 2023
Republicans Step Up to Lead on Higher Education Reform
…given a hand up by such programs. Meanwhile, Republicans are leaning into realistic solutions that will reduce students’ debt burden and hold poorly-performing universities accountable. While forward-looking Republican lawmakers like…
July 12, 2023
Employment in SNAP: Setting the Record Straight
…in the QC data, policymakers are rightfully concerned that so few are employed while receiving benefits, especially when the economy is strong and employers are struggling to find workers. There…
June 15, 2023
The Conservative Case for SNAP Restrictions
…all, being free to make decisions for yourself and your family is fundamental to conservative thought. So, why should policymakers consider placing restrictions on what food items recipients of Supplemental…
June 15, 2023
Instead of ‘Late Capitalism,’ Maybe the US Economy Is Still in ‘Early Capitalism’
…period would be “solid, but not spectacular.” Of course, policy should not be content with this pace of growth. It is not “fast enough.” Policymakers should focus on policies to…
June 14, 2023
The Best Argument for School Choice
…public schools can accommodate. For years, wonkish arguments for school choice mostly revolved around enhanced performance. Researchers and policymakers have long built the case for (or against) choice based on…
June 8, 2023
Work Improves Mental Health
…and among SNAP recipients, those who work are substantially less likely to face serious mental health issues. Insofar as policymakers are concerned about improving the mental health of the disadvantaged,…
June 8, 2023
Flawed Approach: The Working Families Tax Cut Act as a Response to Inflation
…be costly. We estimate the static revenue cost in 2024 to be $43 billion, with a two-year cost of $88 billion. If lawmakers extend this policy alongside the individual income…
May 19, 2023
House Bill Makes Room for Improvements to SNAP
…without resulting in unintended consequences. Given that living healthily confers a host of both monetary and nonmonetary benefits—such as the ability to work, improved mental health, and a generally happier life—policymakers have an…