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This week at CBPP, we focused on state budgets and taxes, health, federal tax, and the economy.
* On state budgets and taxes, Michael Mitchell, Michael Leachman, and Matt Saenz detailed ([link removed]) how deep state funding cuts to higher education have worsened inequality. Mitchell urged ([link removed]) states to craft smarter financial aid policies and ensure that dollars go to the schools that need it most. Michell also noted ([link removed]) that rising costs make it particularly hard for students of color to afford college. We also updated ([link removed]) our fact sheets on state higher education cuts.

* On health, Jennifer Wagner and Jessica Schubel highlighted ([link removed]) states’ experiences that confirm the harmful effects of policies taking away Medicaid coverage for not meeting work requirements. Schubel pointed out ([link removed]) that Arizona joined the growing list of states reconsidering work requirements. Wagner cited ([link removed]) a Government Accountability Office report finding that the policies have steep administrative costs. Sarah Lueck noted ([link removed]) that the wellness programs the Trump Administration is inviting states to adopt would gut protections for people with pre-existing health conditions.

* On federal tax, Chuck Marr noted ([link removed]) that a fix to the 2017 tax law that would help restaurant and retail owners should not leave out their own or other workers. Kathleen Romig argued ([link removed]) that a “paid family leave” proposal from Senators Bill Cassidy and Kyrsten Sinema offers loans, not leave.

* On the economy, we updated ([link removed]) our backgrounder on how many weeks of unemployment compensation are available.

Chart of the Week - State Funding for Higher Education Fell Dramatically During and After the Great Depression ([link removed])

A variety of news outlets featured CBPP’s work and experts this week. Here are some of the highlights:

State higher education funding cuts have pushed costs to students and worsened inequality, national report says ([link removed])
Tulsa World
October 25, 2019

Why college tuition keeps rising ([link removed])
CNBC
October 24, 2019

Arizona quietly suspends Medicaid work requirement ([link removed])
Associated Press
October 22, 2019

A key benefit of Obamacare is stalling — here's why ([link removed])
Yahoo Finance
October 21, 2019

Will state expand Medicaid? ([link removed])
The Oklahoman
October 21, 2019

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