Spending on Medicaid Spiked Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Federal spending on Medicaid may continue at high levels relative to its historical average as individuals who experienced a loss of income enroll.
Read MoreWhat’s in Biden’s Infrastructure Plan and How He Proposes Paying for It
The nearly $2.6 trillion American Jobs Plan aims to address transportation and other infrastructure issues as well as climate change, caregiving, and housing.
Read MoreNew Poll: 9 in 10 Voters Say Lawmakers Should Pay for Infrastructure
Vast majorities of voters — including Democrats and Republicans — are calling on leaders to pay for their infrastructure priorities.
Read MoreInfographic: What Is in the American Jobs Plan?
The proposed American Jobs Plan would be a massive investment in a range of national priorities including transportation, climate change, caregiving, and housing.
Read MorePresident Biden’s Budget Calls for Increased Spending on Education, Housing, Veterans, and More
President Biden’s request for discretionary funding for fiscal year 2022 would substantially increase funding for nondefense programs.
Read MoreInvestment vs. Consumption: How Well are We Preparing for Our Future?
The US currently faces a range of complex challenges including deteriorating infrastructure, a changing climate, and an inadequate system of education.
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between a Corporation and a Pass-Through Business — and Why Does It Matter for Our Economy and Budget?
When most Americans think about businesses in this country, the word “corporation” may come to mind — but the vast majority of businesses in the United States are not structured as traditional corporations, but as pass-through entities.
Read MorePresident Biden’s Budget Would Pay for New Spending — But Doesn’t Address the Debt He Inherited
The President’s fiscal year 2022 budget calls for a large increase in nondefense discretionary spending next year.
Read MoreHow Does Climate Change Affect the Federal Budget?
Climate change and its effects already impose a cost on the American economy and the federal budget.
Read MorePeterson-FT Economic Monitor Tracks Voter Views on Economy, Fiscal Outlook and Coronavirus
The Financial Times and the Peterson Foundation have wrapped up a year-long initiative to track voter sentiment on economic and fiscal issues.
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