Unemployment rates spiked in every state in April. And unlike previous recessions, many states and local governments are already cutting jobs. See and graph each state’s employment data with our State Economic Monitor.
Tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. (EDT), join the Urban Institute’s Sarah Rosen Wartell and Elaine Waxman and Feeding America’s Claire Babineaux-Fontenot as they discuss how to address food insecurity during the pandemic and the recovery.
Compared with baby boomers, Gen Xers, and millennials, Gen Zers are more likely to report that their families experienced job-related losses. How are young adults dealing with financial distress during the pandemic? What are their financial worries for the future?
Before the COVID-19 outbreak, the lack of affordable housing was one of the biggest problems facing the US housing market. If left unaddressed, these supply constraints will hamper low-income households’ ability to prosper as we emerge from the crisis.
How can we use evidence to support workers’ economic security and mobility during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond? WorkRise is
seeking research proposals and requesting information on promising approaches. Apply by June 29.
