Build Back Better Would Help Buoy HI Families, Advocates Say
CHN Staff,
November 18, 2021
Editor’s note: The following story was published by Soundbite Services on Wednesday, Nov. 17. Cross-posted with permission. Build Back Better Would Help Buoy HI Families, Advocates Say HONOLULU – The U.S. House could take up a vote on the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better plan as early as this week. In...
What ‘Build Back Better’ Could Mean for N.J. Families
CHN Staff,
November 18, 2021
Editor’s note: The following story was published by Soundbite Services on Monday, Nov. 15. Cross-posted with permission. What ‘Build Back Better’ Could Mean for N.J. Families TRENTON, N.J. – The U.S. House of Representatives intends to vote on the “Build Back Better” plan this week, says House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The...
CHN’s Podcast Episode 7: Demystifying Lobbying: How You Can Lobby for Social and Economic Justice
Abigail Alpern Fisch,
November 15, 2021
Big Money and corporate lobbyists shouldn't be the only ones influencing elected officials. Grassroots advocates can leverage their power as constituents to lend their voice, lobby elected officials, and fight to Build Back Better! Anyone can, and should, lobby for social and economic justice. We invite you to join us!
2021 saw a historic increase in the share of federal dollars that went to children. Build Back Better could bring even more good news.
David Elliot,
November 12, 2021
The share of federal dollars spent on children declined precipitously from 2016 to 2020 – reaching a historic low of 7.6 percent in 2020. And then the pandemic settled in. In 2021, fueled by COVID-19 relief efforts such as stimulus checks, a significant Child Tax Credit expansion, increased nutrition assistance, and more funding for early education and child care, the share of federal spending on children rose to 11.2 percent – a whopping 3.5 percentage point increase over 2020. It was the largest one-year increase ever recorded.
Next Week’s Podcast: How Anyone Can Take Action In Lobbying for Build Back Better
Abigail Alpern Fisch,
November 10, 2021
Stay tuned for next week's podcast demystifying how to lobby for Build Back Better and ways to take action right now!
