*This week:* A Look At 2010 to 2020 and Beyond
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January 16, 2019
A Look At 2010 to 2020 and Beyond [ [link removed] ]
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In this first issue of Recently from CLASP in 2020-and at the start of a new decade-Olivia Golden steps back to review how CLASP engaged throughout the 2010s to make important strides on such issues as ARRA, the ACA, Medicaid, and immigrant families. She also looks ahead to the 2020s and the important role that CLASP will play in helping continue the fight for economic and racial justice among people with low incomes, communities of color, and immigrants.
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Impact of $550 Million CCDBG Funding Increase for States [ [link removed] ]
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In the final FY2020 Appropriations Bill, Congress increased by $550 million its investment in CCDBG. However, it will continue to reach only a small fraction of eligible children-and Latinx and Asian American families are especially likely to be underserved.
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Update on "Public Charge" [ [link removed] ]
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Over the past 2 years, the Protecting Immigrant Families (PIF) Campaign has fought back against the Department of Homeland Security's "public charge" rule. Earlier this month, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals denied the government's attempt to lift the remaining nationwide injunction preventing the rule's implementation. A few days later the Trump Administration appealed directly to the Supreme Court. The legal fight continues, but for now, the longstanding public charge policy governing decisions made by immigration officials inside the U.S. remains in place. For people affected by this proposal, every day the rule continues to be blocked counts as a major victory.
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State Strategies for Addressing College Students' Basic Needs [ [link removed] ]
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Across the country, governors and other state officials understand the vital role college plays in workforce preparation to increase the competitiveness of their state economies. This latest brief offers strategies for how states can create a comprehensive and collaborative strategy to help college students from families with low incomes use basic needs programs to complete their education.
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CLASP in the News
DDECEMBER 22, 2019 | AP NEWS
Most US workers still pay price of no paid parental leave [ [link removed] ]
DECEMBER 21, 2019 | NPR
New SNAP Rule Impacts College Students By Limiting Benefits And Adding Confusion [ [link removed] ]
JANUARY 13, 2020 | HISPANIC EXECUTIVE
[ [link removed] ]For Michael Camuñez, Community Is Key [ [link removed] ]
JANUARY 13, 2020 | WOWT 6
[ [link removed] ]New SNAP regulation leads to food insecurity on college campuses [ [link removed] ]
JANUARY 8, 2020 | WASHINGTON EXAMINER
[ [link removed] ]Food stamp rolls have declined by 7M under Trump even before reforms take effect [ [link removed] ]
JANUARY 3, 2020 | BOISE STATE PUBLIC RADIO
[ [link removed] ]Idaho Community Leaders Work To Mitigate Fear After White House Push To Change Immigration Rule [ [link removed] ]
Upcoming Events
*On January 28*, Nia West-Bey will lead a SAMHSA TA Network webinar [ [link removed] ] about how centering the experiences and voices of youth and young adults is critical to transforming systems, dismantling harmful policies, and designing new ones that effectively address their needs.
*On January 30*, Parker Gilkesson will participate in a National College Access Network webinar entitled Beyond Financial Aid: SNAP benefits for college students. Register here [ [link removed] ].
Recent Events
On January 13, CLASP staff spoke on a webinar hosted by National PTA on what could be next for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and the potential impact on students and educators.
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