Urban Institute

Are you looking for an expert in these final days of the election to weigh in on topics related to the US #economy? Joseph Rosenberg is an Urban Institute senior fellow who can speak to an array of federal #tax and budget issues. As part of our Tax Policy Center, Rosenberg brings expertise in estimating the budgetary, distributional, and economic effects of tax policies. https://urbn.is/4hrYsL7 Contact media@urban.org to get in touch with Rosenberg or Urban’s other tax #policy experts.

The #economy will be a key issue for many voting next week and a key priority for the next administration as portions of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act are set to expire in 2025. So, where do Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on #tax policy? For decades, the Urban Institute has been a trusted source for analysis of presidential candidates’ tax policy proposals. And this year is no different. Explore our breakdown of the 2024 candidates’ stance on tax #policy in this easy-to-digest primer. https://urbn.is/4eaM5jC With Election Day almost here, what economic issues are most important for the next president to tackle in the coming year? Let us know in the comments.

How can #workforce challenges be addressed to help end #homelessness? Creating professional pathways for people with lived experience and other #strategies could help increase the workforce in homelessness response and other sectors. Learn more in a new Urban Wire post. https://urbn.is/3YJOgGD

Safe, affordable, and stable #housing is increasingly out of reach for many in the US, regardless of their income or age. An interconnected web of factors contributes to this, from restrictive zoning to #climatechange. As Election Day approaches, learn more about this key issue and what Urban’s #research shows about everything from expanding the housing supply to assisting people experiencing homelessness. Get the facts, powered by Urban.

Did you know that some of the #tax breaks the federal government provides exacerbate racial inequities in wealth and income? With Election Day a week away, taxes—and how they impact people’s economic prosperity—are front of mind for many voters. Urban experts recently examined how certain federal income tax policies affect the income and wealth of White families and families of color. In this interactive story, Urban unpacks four key issues in the tax code, including #homeownership and retirement savings, and explores reforms that could help support the prosperity of all families. Explore the piece today to gain new insights about income taxes. https://urbn.is/3NLO5US What tax-related issue is most important to you in this final stretch of the 2024 #election cycle? Leave a comment.

New #research from the Urban Institute and Citizen Data shows a strong correlation between #financial well-being and civic activities, such as voting, volunteering, and donating to political parties. Join the Urban Institute on 10/30 @ 3 p.m. ET for a virtual event on how financial insecurity impacts civic engagement and democracy. Participants will hear from a diverse panel of experts about the latest findings and strategies to enhance financial well-being. Register now. https://urbn.is/40izW9f #LiveatUrban

Are you looking for an expert to weigh in on #healthcare policies being discussed this election cycle? Lisa Clemans-Cope, a senior #research fellow at the Urban Institute, brings expertise on a range of health issues relevant to #policy debates, including research on how extreme heat impacts outdoor and indoor workers and an examination of myths about the fentanyl crisis. She has expertise in health care use and spending, substance use disorder and treatment, health reform legislation and regulation, and health-related climate impacts, among other topics. https://urbn.is/3C0c5AW Contact media@urban.org to get in touch with Clemans-Cope or other Urban experts who can speak to an array of health and health care issues.

Health care policies are on the ballot this election season, and the outcomes of voters’ decisions will likely shape people’s #healthcare experiences for years to come.   Among the issues being debated is medical debt. Did you know that 15 million people have medical debt in collections on their credit reports?   An Urban-designed #data tool provides insights into this reality by illustrating the variation of medical debt in collections at the county, state, and national level. Our tool also shows changes in medical debt for residents in communities of color and white communities and examines potential factors associated with debt, such as #healthinsurance coverage and hospital market concentration. Explore the tool today, and tell us, do you think addressing medical debt should be a priority for elected leaders—or does another health care issue matter more to you as Election Day nears? https://urbn.is/3AfLRdd Leave a comment.

The #SocialSecurity Administration’s (SSA) customer service is in crisis. Because of current trends, people waiting for SSA to make a #disability determination are experiencing significant #economic and health hardships. A recent Urban report explores the causes of these challenges, examines their impacts, and highlights ways to improve performance. Learn more. https://urbn.is/4eSYidT

As Election Day inches closer—just 14 days to go—the Urban Institute is continuing to share evidence-based insights on #policy issues driving the debate this election season. When we asked you, our followers, what topics mattered most to you, #housing costs and availability bubbled to the top. We know from #research that when people have access to affordable, stable, quality housing, their well-being improves. But that’s not the case for everyone, and solving the nation’s housing crisis remains a key campaign issue as November nears. How do Kamala Harris and Donald Trump intend to address the crisis if elected? Read Urban’s analysis of the candidates’ housing plans and learn more about what the evidence shows on other issues, including the economy and climate change, in Urban’s Countdown to Election 2024. https://urbn.is/3z9kpgN