With the pandemic putting particular pressure on the restaurant industry, many local governments have been seeking quick fixes to help restaurants through the crisis. For some, this has meant price-controlling fees delivery services are allowed to charge the small businesses who partner with companies like GrubHub, UberEats, and DoorDash. But this is not how to save the millions of restaurants struggling through the pandemic –– a bail out is. Read why in a new report from Technology Policy Director Alec Stapp. → Price Controls Won't Fix What's Ailing the Restaurant Industry
> Oregon Saves (Money) In a new joint episode of the Neoliberal Project-PPI podcasts, Colin Mortimer sits down with Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read about his role and the innovative programs Oregon has instituted to manage state investments. → Joint Episode: Neoliberal Podcast ft. Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read
>Popular? I'll Help You Be Popular A new piece from Vox outlining popular policies Democrats can use to boost climate-friendly economic recovery features insight from PPI's Paul Bledsoe. Read it for his reflection on climate policy lessons learned from the Obama administration. → "3 Popular Policies Democrats Can Use to Fight Climate Change and Boost the Economy," by Lili Pike, Vox
>All Work and No Play
Biden rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement after a four-year hiatus was the fun part. Getting the U.S. on track to meet major emissions goals and avoiding catastrophic climate change is where the actual work starts. Paul Bledsoe knows what needs to happen next in this reporting from NBC. → "U.S. Rejoins Paris Climate Agreement. Now Comes the Daunting Part." by Josh Lederman, NBC
>E-Commerce Employment
PPI's Chief Economist Michael Mandel and his report on how the e-commerce sector has created jobs and reduced income inequality makes a special appearance in this piece from the Rochester Beacon before, during, and after the pandemic. → "Blessing or Curse?" by Kent Gardner, Rochester Beacon
>For the Moms Congress is taking steps in the COVID-19 relief bill to expand Medicaid coverage for new mothers to up to a year after giving birth. PPI Policy Directors Arielle Kane and Veronica Goodman applaud the move, saying it is critical to proactive care and reducing maternal mortality. —> “Covid Relief Bill Provides Relief for New Moms,” by Arielle Kane and Veronica Goodman, Medium
