The American Rescue Plan Act would lower the projected poverty rate for 2021 by more than one-third, courtesy of extended unemployment insurance and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, $1,400 recovery rebate payments, and an advance portion of the increased child tax credit.
The standing of small businesses will ultimately depend on future supports and the pace of the economic recovery. Check out a recorded discussion on how small businesses are faring during the pandemic and pathways to equitable recovery.
Without partnering with the communities most affected by the loss of coal, decarbonization at the necessary pace and scale is unlikely. But three strategies could help energy transition planners prioritize the people who live in coal country.
Key measures of credit health have improved since February 2020, but many families and communities still face financial challenges. Explore key measures and trends in credit health and see how your state and county are faring.
Early data show significant racial gaps in vaccination rates and access. On Tuesday, March 23, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (EDT), join a discussion on prioritizing equitable vaccine distribution to protect vulnerable communities in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.
