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We're having a great time celebrating states' great progress implementing PN-3 state policies over the past five years at our reception at the #GreatProgressGreatOpportunities convening tonight!

Thank you for including us in this important work! We look forward to contributing our data and research expertise to support the efforts of these 24 states.

California has three tax credits for families worth a total of almost $2 billion - and none of them are available to a married parent working fulltime at the state minimum wage. My new commentary on the problem of tax credit kludgeocracy and fixing it: niskanencenter.org/the-need-for-c…

A great conference with a great organization!

What an incredible week doing big things with the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center team!

We're also incredibly proud of Maria Paola Spinetti! Hope everyone saw her most recent report on dedicated state funding sources for child care. pn3policy.org/https/pn3polic…

Recent report examines how tax credits may improve outcomes with child poverty, well-being. Anthony Moreno KRWG Public Media speaks with jacob vigil NM Voices for Children. krwg.org/krwg-news/2025…

.Governor Kathy Hochul just announced a proposal to triple NY’s child tax credit! For children 0-3 the credit will go from $330 to $1,000. We are strong believers in a robust child tax credit; we applaud Gov Hochul for making a policy choice that will begin to reduce child poverty.

Excited to join an all-star panel for an Poverty Research IRP webinar on "A New Era In Poverty Policy? The Social Safety Net In The Second Trump Administration" January 22nd, 2pm EST, register here: irp.wisc.edu/resource/a-new…

Join us at our PAA conference workshop, "What's New with the Future of Families and Child Wellbeing Study? Exploring 22 Years of Data with the Data Support Team." 📅 April 10th 📍Westin DC Downtown Sign up during registration! Don’t miss it! #PAA2025 tinyurl.com/54ambcmt

Child poverty in the US is four times as likely to lead to adult poverty than in Denmark and Germany, and twice as likely than in the UK and Australia. Why? I write about our findings on "the intergenerational persistence of poverty" today in The Atlantic: theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…

There's no reason for most people to pay a dime to file their taxes. DirectFile makes it easier than ever! Check to see if you qualify here: directfile.irs.gov/state

Excellent overview of how states are financing their paid family leave programs from our friends at Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center. It looks at start-up costs, tax rates and bases, and mechanisms for fiscal sustainability. pn3policy.org/funding-mechan…

🚨New Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center brief explores key decisions for funding PFML programs, including start-up funding, premium contributions, rate determination, and wage coverage. pn3policy.org/funding-mechan…

This fellowship was one of the most valuable professional experiences of my life. Please share widely! And if you are a budding policy wonk who wants to channel your passion and skill into making New Jersey a better place, apply!

What did we learn from the 2021 Child Tax Credit expansion? What's next for the CTC? Join us online on Jan. 30 for this The Hamilton Project event to discuss findings from our recent ANNALS volume w/ Hilary Hoynes & Megan Curran. See the all-star lineup below! hamiltonproject.org/event/taking-o…

📢 Join for a discussion on unpacking income inequality! James Ziliak (University of Kentucky) will explore how labor market & disposable income inequalities have evolved across countries. Feb 20 |🕒 1 PM ET | Virtual CPRC Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality 🔗 Register: povertycenter.columbia.edu/events/seminar…

taxes are not a bad thing, actually 🫣

In search of fully remote State Policy Analyst & Senior Data Analyst to join the talented team at Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center! Please share widely with your networks. More info & apply: pn3policy.org/careers/

A new report from Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center offers a look at how all 50 states—and DC—organize their early childhood programs. This landscape scan reveals how state structures shape the care, learning, and support families receive in those critical early years. Explore your state’s approach