Medicaid deferrals are back in the news, with more than $1 billion held back from California and Minnesota. Want to understand more about how Medicaid deferrals work and what happens next? Learn more from BPC's health experts ⤵️

Did you know eliminating the permanent chassis requirement for manufactured homes could save buyers $5,000 to $10,000? One of the most tangible near-term benefits in the new law.

Demand for AI skills in job postings is skyrocketing: up 164% in the last year. In order to handle this major economic transition, policymakers need reliable, timely data on what skills are most in-demand for the careers of today and tomorrow.

AI is reshaping which jobs exist and the skills they require. Today, Workforce Pell takes effect, giving workers a new path to build skills for in-demand jobs. BPC's Commission on the American Workforce has recommendations for what comes next. #WorkforcePell https://ow.ly/lyXr50ZqayP#WorkforcePell

Thinking of betting on the World Cup? You aren’t alone. Americans bet $167 billion on sports last year. The federal tax on those bets? Just 0.25%. So should Congress raise it? We break it down. Press play to find out.

The Election Assistance Commission, the bipartisan agency that helps states run elections, no longer has any commissioners. Our elections expert Matt Weil told NPR why that's a loss for the American people.

🏠 Which agencies are responsible for implementing the new housing law? What are the deadlines? What's required? BPC's 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act implementation tracker breaks it all down.

"It's really the voice of state and local election officials in Washington..." Last week, Matthew Weil, our VP of Governance and Bipartisanship, joined NBC News Meet the Press to discuss the Election Assistance Commission, after the departure of its last three commissioners.

Thinking of betting on the World Cup? You aren’t alone. Americans bet $167 billion on sports last year. The federal tax on those bets? Just 0.25%. So should Congress raise it? We break it down. Press play to find out.

Yesterday we asked what share of retirement savings tax breaks go to the top 20% of earners. The answer: 58%. BPC's issue brief digs into how current policy has created lopsided incentives, and what Congress can do to fix it: ow.ly/t07S50ZoZoo

To close out this week's look at private retirement savings, we zoom out even further. Within a decade, Americans 65 and older will outnumber children under 18 for the first time in the nation's history. BPC's Aging of America initiative is building a bipartisan roadmap to meet the moment ⤵️

🎙️ On July 28, join us for Aging of America—a conversation on the policy solutions needed to strengthen access to affordable long-term care, nutrition, and housing for older Americans. Register here: https://ow.ly/rV0o50ZoCKc

Not all retirement tax incentives reach families evenly. Test your knowledge: What share of retirement savings tax breaks go to the top 20% of earners? 1️⃣ 25% 2️⃣ 40% 3️⃣ 58% 4️⃣ 75% 📊 Show results

"It's really the voice of state and local election officials in Washington..." Last week, Matthew Weil, our VP of Governance and Bipartisanship, joined NBC News Meet the Press to discuss the Election Assistance Commission, after the departure of its last three commissioners.

Halfway through this week's series on private retirement savings: Hardship withdrawals from retirement accounts have nearly tripled since 2020. Emergency savings tools built into the workplace could help reverse that trend. Here's how:

The Election Assistance Commission, the bipartisan agency that helps states run elections, no longer has any commissioners. Our elections expert Matt Weil told NPR why that's a loss for the American people.

Following the World Cup? So are the tax experts. Millions are wagering on outcomes, but sports betting platforms and prediction markets play by very different tax rules. Andrew Lautz talked with Bloomberg News's Caitlin Reilly about this 'Wild West' of tax policy.

Next up this week: closing the retirement coverage gap. Tens of millions of U.S. workers still don't have access to a workplace retirement plan. BPC lays out why a nationwide minimum coverage standard is the logical next step:

Extreme heat and storms stressed the electricity grid this month, leading to power outages affecting millions. What can we do to prevent the grid from becoming overwhelmed? Subscribe to our Energy newsletter for the latest on permitting, grid, and energy policy: https://ow.ly/75Nk50Zn5Mh

🏠 Which agencies are responsible for implementing the new housing law? What are the deadlines? What's required? BPC's 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act implementation tracker breaks it all down.

"The labor market is changing probably faster than it's ever changed." Cheryl Oldham, BPC's EVP for Human Capital, was quoted in this recent article by Jon Marcus for @hechingerreport.org and published in the @washingtonpost.com. Read the full piece:

New @bipartisanpolicy.org report from me & Lily Kincannon: Electoral reforms are often proposed in a vacuum. But how would our existing parties respond? And what reforms do they think would build a healthier party system? We asked a bunch of party folks what they think. 1/3

Captured carbon dioxide isn't just stored—it's already becoming concrete, fertilizer, and jet fuel. Our new explainer breaks down how captured carbon can be turned into valuable products and materials, and the federal policy behind it. #CarbonCapture

We asked party insiders what reforms they actually want. Biggest takeaway—they want stronger parties that can out-compete Super PACs and special interests. Read our new report ⤵️ #ElectoralReform

This week, we're looking at private retirement savings and the policy decisions that help families save. First up: Trump accounts, a new type of IRA that can be opened for any child with a Social Security number. How do they compare to a 529 plan or a brokerage account?

The Fourth of July heat dome is easing, but forecasters say another round of extreme heat could hit the West, Central Plains, and Southeast this week. Every one of these events strains the grid and spikes electricity bills. Here's why: https://ow.ly/M9j050Zmw6Y

Did you know? The last time our country had an election without a Democratic or Republican running for president was in 1824! To celebrate America's 250th, we're looking back on the nation's history and bringing you facts that put our current politics in perspective. https://ow.ly/IV0G50Zmw2m

There is growing bipartisan consensus that permitting reform is long overdue. The consequences of delays are real: higher energy prices and more pollution. BPC's Xan Fishman breaks down the basics in a new video. ⬇️ ⬇️ #PermittingReform #EnergyPolicy

25% in 2022. 44% today. The share of local election offices using a verified .gov web address keeps climbing, giving voters a reliable way to tell a real election site from a fake. Still, 56% aren't there yet. Our new analysis looks at how we can improve:

Home prices are up 50% since 2020. Cost burdens just hit a 15-year high. So who's actually still buying? We break it down—press play to find out.

What does "affordable housing" actually mean—and does your housing cost qualify? 🏠 BPC breaks down the definition, the 7.3 million home shortage, and the federal programs shaping it. Plus: calculate your own affordability. https://ow.ly/KCHv50Zmxw7

What is the Election Assistance Commission? It certifies voting systems, funds state election offices, and enforces federal registration law. Learn more ⤵️

New from BPC: Federal rules flag 29% of alternative high schools for intervention, even though they're designed to serve students furthest from graduating on time. Our new report lays out how waivers and better metrics could fix the mismatch.

Rural hospitals aren't just health care facilities—they're economic anchors. In 2020, they generated $220 billion in economic activity and supported 1 in every 12 rural jobs. As BPC's rural health week wraps up, here's our report on what Congress needs to do to keep them open.

Did you know? The last time our country had an election without a Democratic or Republican running for president was in 1824! To celebrate America's 250th, we're looking back on the nation's history and bringing you facts that put our current politics in perspective.

Stay on top of the policies shaping the future of health care and aging in America through BPC’s Health newsletter. Subscribe to our Health newsletter for the latest in health policy in your inbox: https://ow.ly/HYHB50Zm7uX

Think every state gets an equal cut of rural health dollars? Check how much you know about how the Rural Health Transformation Program's $50 billion is really divided. True or false: Every state gets the same amount of funding per rural resident. 1️⃣ True 2️⃣ False 📊 Show results

25% in 2022. 44% today. The share of local election offices using a verified .gov web address keeps climbing, giving voters a reliable way to tell a real election site from a fake. Still, 56% aren't there yet. Our new analysis looks at how we can improve:

The largest housing bill in a generation, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, cleared Congress with huge bipartisan support.

Five years of funding won't fix a decades-long problem. Mid-week in BPC's rural health week, we look at how states are using the Rural Health Transformation Program to tackle provider shortages—and what it will take to sustain those gains after 2030.

Extreme heat and storms stressed the electricity grid last week, leading to power outages affecting millions. What can we do to prevent the grid from becoming overwhelmed? Subscribe to our Energy newsletter for the latest on permitting, grid, and energy policy: https://ow.ly/mcgT50ZlimK

BPC convened experts from across the child welfare field to discuss our bipartisan roadmap for strengthening child welfare financing and accountability and explore the practical implications for states, courts, and families. https://ow.ly/XqP550ZlgwB

It's rural health week at BPC. States are using the Rural Health Transformation Program to test the technology of the future—drones delivering medications, telerobotic ultrasounds for pregnant patients, remote pharmacy units, and more. Here's what's underway.

After one year of #OBBBA, our own Andrew Lautz sat down with @marketplace.org to discuss the bill's many effects, including: - Child #TaxCredit increased - Standard deduction increased - Changes to SALT deductions - Expected to increase national #debt over the next decade https://ow.ly/jI8A50ZkKGp

The 21st Century Cures Act reminds us that Congress can still work together. Passed in 2016 with near-unanimous bipartisan support, the law accelerated medical research and modernized FDA drug approvals. BPC was proud to help lay the policy foundation and bring policymakers together.

There is growing bipartisan consensus that permitting reform is long overdue. The consequences of delays are real: higher energy prices and more pollution. BPC's Xan Fishman breaks down the basics in a new video. ⬇️ ⬇️ #PermittingReform #EnergyPolicy

The Department of Education is changing and its responsibilities are being split. Special education is going to HHS. School civil rights enforcement to DOJ. Our CEO Margaret Spellings told CNN: let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater on programs built to serve students and families.

Did your electric bill come up at the Fourth of July cookout? You're not alone. A more connected grid could lower costs for consumers — but the U.S. remains significantly fragmented. We break down what grid regionalization is and why it matters: https://ow.ly/V3hf50ZjlcC #EnergyPolicy

Happy 4th of July! Today, we celebrate our nation’s 250th independence day. All this week, we’ve been remembering some of what the country has achieved by working together. Remembering how far we've come reminds us of what we can achieve with bipartisanship and hard work.

Starting tomorrow, kids born between 2025–2028 are eligible for a $1,000 federal contribution to a new savings account. But families have to claim it. We break down what you need know about Trump accounts as we get ready for the launch: https://ow.ly/fEpr50ZjkPg. https://ow.ly/549j50ZjkOz