Viewpoint: Lansing’s growth momentum spurred by federal, state investments Personal StoryJune 29, 2024 Viewpoint: Lansing’s growth momentum spurred by federal, state investments Mayor Andy Schor (D) of Lansing, Michigan, writes about how federal investments are positively affecting citizens in his community, from the creation of new union jobs to the expansion of infrastructure for clean energy and electric vehicles. Jun 29, 2024 the Lansing State Journal Andy Schor
Biden’s Policies Are Lowering the Costs of and Expanding Access to Health Care ArticleMarch 15, 2023 Biden’s Policies Are Lowering the Costs of and Expanding Access to Health Care Recent legislative victories are making it easier for Americans to obtain health coverage, afford prescription drugs, and live healthier lives. Mar 15, 2023
Local communities are buying medical debt for pennies on the dollar—and freeing American families from the threat of bankruptcy In the NewsMarch 10, 2023 Local communities are buying medical debt for pennies on the dollar—and freeing American families from the threat of bankruptcy State Rep. Michelle Grim (D-OH) describes how federal funding from the American Rescue Plan is being used to wipe medical debt in Ohio. An estimated 41,000 Ohio residents will see their medical debt erased thanks to the program that is being replicated in towns and local governments across the country. Mar 10, 2023 Fortune Michele Grim
Gene Sperling on Rebuilding the U.S. Economy PodcastMarch 9, 2023 Gene Sperling on Rebuilding the U.S. Economy White House economist Gene Sperling joins "The Tent" to discuss the impact of the American Rescue Plan, President Biden’s legislative accomplishments and forthcoming budget, and MAGA Republican attacks on the LGBTQI+ community. Mar 9, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery Personal StoryMarch 6, 2023 Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery On the second anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, Americans share how the legislation has affected their lives and communities. Mar 6, 2023
The American Rescue Plan’s Expanded Child Tax Credit Helped Struggling Families Weather the Pandemic Personal StoryMarch 6, 2023 The American Rescue Plan’s Expanded Child Tax Credit Helped Struggling Families Weather the Pandemic A single mother from West Virginia used her monthly child tax credit to keep food on the table and her car running. Mar 6, 2023
Temporary Expansion of Child Tax Credit Helped Families Afford Rising Rent Personal StoryMarch 6, 2023 Temporary Expansion of Child Tax Credit Helped Families Afford Rising Rent A single father from Maine experienced economic relief from the monthly child tax credit. Mar 6, 2023
Rural North Carolina Communities Connect to 21st Century Infrastructure Personal StoryMarch 6, 2023 Rural North Carolina Communities Connect to 21st Century Infrastructure A rural North Carolina community received a grant from the American Rescue Plan to extend high-speed internet to its residents. Mar 6, 2023
Border City Receives American Rescue Plan Funding To Construct Commercial Port Personal StoryMarch 6, 2023 Border City Receives American Rescue Plan Funding To Construct Commercial Port An Arizona county official describes the economic benefit of using American Rescue Plan funds to construct a commercial port at the U.S.-Mexico border. Mar 6, 2023
Local Government Uses American Rescue Plan Funds To Erase Medical Debt Personal StoryMarch 6, 2023 Local Government Uses American Rescue Plan Funds To Erase Medical Debt An Ohio city councilwoman passed legislation allocating American Rescue Plan funds to wipe out medical debt in her community. Mar 6, 2023
The Biden Administration’s First 2 Years: Stories of Americans Who Benefit From a Government Invested in Their Future Personal StoryDecember 12, 2022 The Biden Administration’s First 2 Years: Stories of Americans Who Benefit From a Government Invested in Their Future This collection features stories from Americans across the country whose lives and communities have benefited from the legislative and executive actions passed under the Biden administration. Dec 12, 2022
A Memo to Democrats In the NewsOctober 21, 2022 A Memo to Democrats Patrick Gaspard, Stanley B. Greenberg, Celinda Lake, and Mike Lux argue that Democrats need to center the economy in the 2022 midterm elections. Oct 21, 2022 The American Prospect Patrick Gaspard, Stanley Greenberg, Celinda Lake, 1 More Mike Lux
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