Bernie Gallagher
@berngall.bsky.social
Keystone Research Center. Former CO JBC, PA House, and CBPP staffer. I like pensions.
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On the 5th anniversary of the passing of John Lewis, my friend, colleague, and personal hero, I’m reminded of some of his final words- “When you see something that is not right, you must say something. You must do something. Democracy is not a state. It is an act.”
July 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
On the 5th anniversary of the passing of John Lewis, my friend, colleague, and personal hero, I’m reminded of some of his final words- “When you see something that is not right, you must say something. You must do something. Democracy is not a state. It is an act.”
A welcome reminder from @wesleytharpe.bsky.social that Tax Day fuels schools, streets, safety -- shared strength that makes common-"cents."
It’s the one day we’re all talking about all things taxes. That’s good! Let’s celebrate the occasion by walking thru a few key tax developments we’re watching in the states at @centeronbudget.bsky.social this #TaxDay. 🧵
April 15, 2025 at 10:17 PM
A welcome reminder from @wesleytharpe.bsky.social that Tax Day fuels schools, streets, safety -- shared strength that makes common-"cents."
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The potential hit to state & local budgets from emerging Republican proposals continues to pile up. Next up on the list? Mandating states pay a share of federal food benefits for the first time, likely worsening hunger and leading to cuts.
NEW: Some key Republicans may be planning to impose SNAP food benefit costs on states, forcing them to pay up or cut food assistance to low-income families. Here's why that would worsen hunger & hurt states' ability to meet the needs of their residents: www.cbpp.org/research/foo...
Imposing SNAP Food Benefit Costs on States Would Worsen Hunger, Hurt States’ Ability to Meet Residents’ Needs | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Requiring states to pay even a modest portion of SNAP benefits would radically change the program’s funding structure, abandoning the long-standing national commitment to provide low-income households...
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March 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The potential hit to state & local budgets from emerging Republican proposals continues to pile up. Next up on the list? Mandating states pay a share of federal food benefits for the first time, likely worsening hunger and leading to cuts.
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Join us tonight at 9 PM for the President’s Joint Address of Congress and follow our policy experts as they analyze the address in real-time.
March 4, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Join us tonight at 9 PM for the President’s Joint Address of Congress and follow our policy experts as they analyze the address in real-time.
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From administering anti-poverty programs to protecting workers & consumers, the federal government performs functions that are vital for a decent society 🌇
Cutting the federal government will not lead to a better society for anybody—except for corporate predators.
www.epi.org/blog/cheap-c...
Cutting the federal government will not lead to a better society for anybody—except for corporate predators.
www.epi.org/blog/cheap-c...
The era of cheap cynicism about government is over
You could plausibly claim that the 2024 presidential election was about any number of issues— immigration, inflation, or tariffs. But nobody can seriously claim that the candidates ever debated whethe...
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February 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
From administering anti-poverty programs to protecting workers & consumers, the federal government performs functions that are vital for a decent society 🌇
Cutting the federal government will not lead to a better society for anybody—except for corporate predators.
www.epi.org/blog/cheap-c...
Cutting the federal government will not lead to a better society for anybody—except for corporate predators.
www.epi.org/blog/cheap-c...
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Last night House Rs advanced their dystopic plan for America's future. The budget resolution they approved would slash health coverage, food assistance, and more to pave the way for massive tax cuts for wealthy people and profitable corporations. www.dcfpi.org/all/house-re...
House Republicans Set the Stage to Slash Health and Food Assistance to Give Massive Tax Cuts to the Wealthy
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February 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Last night House Rs advanced their dystopic plan for America's future. The budget resolution they approved would slash health coverage, food assistance, and more to pave the way for massive tax cuts for wealthy people and profitable corporations. www.dcfpi.org/all/house-re...
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The passage of the House budget betrays the President’s campaign promises to protect families who struggle financially, as well as his specific pledge to not cut #Medicaid, which provides health coverage for 72 million people. www.cbpp.org/press/statem...
February 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The passage of the House budget betrays the President’s campaign promises to protect families who struggle financially, as well as his specific pledge to not cut #Medicaid, which provides health coverage for 72 million people. www.cbpp.org/press/statem...
Excellent distillation of tax policy activity in the states by ITEP's Aidan Davis: "This year, state lawmakers are bringing a mix of innovative and foolhardy tax plans to the table." @itep.org
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Wide-Ranging 2025 State Tax Debates Come into Focus
In the face of immense uncertainty around looming federal tax and budget decisions, many of which could threaten state budgets, state lawmakers have an opportunity to show up for their constituents by...
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February 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Excellent distillation of tax policy activity in the states by ITEP's Aidan Davis: "This year, state lawmakers are bringing a mix of innovative and foolhardy tax plans to the table." @itep.org
itep.org/wide-ranging...
itep.org/wide-ranging...
State fiscal policy peeps 📣 Federal funds support vital state services -- $1 in every $3 of state spending -- but proposed changes could shift costs to states by capping funding, reducing reimbursements, and adding new state matching mandates. Check out this must read 👇
New report: about $1 in every $3 of state spending comes from federal funds, & that longstanding support is vital to families, communities, & state economies nationwide. Emerging Trump & congressional GOP proposals could threaten broad swaths of it very soon. Here’s how (🧵):
Emerging Republican federal budget proposals could cut funding for essential services, forcing states to pay more or reduce health care, education, and food aid—harming millions and straining local budgets. www.cbpp.org/research/sta...
January 31, 2025 at 8:39 PM
State fiscal policy peeps 📣 Federal funds support vital state services -- $1 in every $3 of state spending -- but proposed changes could shift costs to states by capping funding, reducing reimbursements, and adding new state matching mandates. Check out this must read 👇
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We’ve released a new policy framework to ensure governments, businesses, and organizations prioritize the most impacted communities in their climate change responses. This approach is key to a sustainable, equitable future. Learn more: www.cbpp.org/research/cli...
December 12, 2024 at 7:43 PM
We’ve released a new policy framework to ensure governments, businesses, and organizations prioritize the most impacted communities in their climate change responses. This approach is key to a sustainable, equitable future. Learn more: www.cbpp.org/research/cli...
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2025 is going to be a hell of a year for federal tax policy work. If you're up for the fight and you want to bring the sharpest data and analysis to the battle, you should join us!
itep.org/federal-poli...
itep.org/federal-poli...
Policy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst (Federal Team)
The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) is a non-profit research organization that analyzes federal, state and local tax…
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November 26, 2024 at 3:46 PM
2025 is going to be a hell of a year for federal tax policy work. If you're up for the fight and you want to bring the sharpest data and analysis to the battle, you should join us!
itep.org/federal-poli...
itep.org/federal-poli...