Lisa Wilson is the chief financial officer at the Bipartisan Policy Center. An accomplished financial executive with more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit financial management and organizational leadership, we are pleased to have her join us!

Each year, thousands of young people age out of the foster care system and struggle to navigate our nation’s education, training, and workforce systems, falling through the cracks at a pivotal moment in their lives.

🏛️ We're excited to host a discussion on the future of U.S. #NaturalGas and its role in delivering reliable, affordable, and clean energy.

Let’s talk about how smart policy can unlock America’s full energy potential.

📅 11.19.25

📣 Starting in 1 hour: Join BPC and @theelectionsgroup.bsky.social to discuss new research on the resource constraints facing the election workforce and recommendations to better support administrators across the country by Joseph Anthony, Mitchell Brown and Paul Manson.

Which approaches do you believe are most effective in reducing homelessness? #Housing #Homelessness

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/xYgDkl/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">More affordable housing
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/xYgDkl/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Expand rental assistance
3️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/xYgDkl/3" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Mental health services
4️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/xYgDkl/4" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Other (comment below)

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The shutdown is over. Now Congress must provide certainty.

Our president and CEO, Margaret Spellings, urges bipartisan, full‑year appropriations and long‑term fixes.

Even with the shutdown, there was one job too important to miss: calculating the cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security.

Every year, benefits are recalculated so beneficiaries keep pace with inflation. Learn how the numbers get crunched, read our explainer ⤵️

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The federal government is shifting its approach to homelessness with a July 24 executive order.

Learn more about what the order does, implementation challenges, and what’s next: ow.ly/jV8150XpI8z

🏠 If you couldn't join us Monday for our conversation on the Housing Choice Voucher program, you can still get the insights.

The program helps 2 million households, but
has can improve, expand, and better support people.

For the full discussion, watch the recording ➡️ https://ow.ly/gb2O50XoKQo

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Veteran homelessness has dropped 8% since 2023 and 55% since 2009. Our American Housing Act of 2025 includes recommendations to continue that progress and ensure every veteran has access to housing.

Learn more about our three-pronged approach on this #VeteransDay

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🏠 Join us now for a conversation on challenges facing the Housing Choice Voucher program and opportunities to improve it for the more than 2 million low-income households that rely on it.

Watch it here ➡️ https://ow.ly/YIt150XoEOa

When accuracy matters, count on BPCU.

Clear, factual insights on the issues driving Washington.

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Homelessness is rising.

The 2024 Point in Time count found 771,480 people without a stable home—an 18 % jump from the previous year. BPC works on bipartisan solutions to expand housing and support.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/JbJj50XpprN

🏠 The Housing Choice Voucher program helps >2 million low-income households, but could it be better?

🎙️Join us today at 2pm, for a conversation on challenges facing the program and opportunities to improve it!

Register today ➡️ https://ow.ly/yazG50XoEv1

🏠 The Housing Choice Voucher program helps >2 million low-income households, but could it be better?

🎙️Join us tomorrow, Monday at 2pm ET, for a conversation on challenges facing the program and opportunities to improve it!

Register today ➡️ https://ow.ly/nA5N50XoCZR

Tariffs have been in the news this week – but how much money are they actually bringing in? Our tracker can show you where the money comes from and the impact it's having on the federal budget. Learn more about the numbers behind the headlines: https://ow.ly/fJk350XoBTj

For your weekend read: BPC University brings together our quick primers to get you up-to-speed. Clear, bipartisan explainers on the complicated issues shaping budgets, benefits, energy, and elections.

Learn the essentials quickly. Visit BPC U: https://ow.ly/apbe50XoKEL

Did you get your 'I Voted' sticker?

This week, we had elections across the country! Wonder why some unofficial results are faster than others?

📨 It often comes down to states’ rules: https://ow.ly/cxBi50XoC4y

Redistricting shapes how you're represented in government.

Though typically occurring after each census, states can also redraw their district lines "mid-decade" if their laws or constitution permit.

Rules vary by state--learn who draws the maps and why it matters ➡️ https://ow.ly/vnMC50XoBQN

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🏠 The Housing Choice Voucher program helps >2 million low-income households, but could it be better?

🎙️Join us this Monday, Nov. 10, for a conversation on challenges facing the program and opportunities to improve it!

Register today ➡️ https://ow.ly/MXC450XoCAe

When accuracy matters, count on BPCU.

Clear, factual insights on the issues driving Washington.

Check it out: https://ow.ly/29iH50Xns9o