Louisiana, South Carolina and Tennessee Residents Weigh in on Federal Funding
The poverty rate in Louisiana, South Carolina and Tennessee all exceed 14%, with Louisiana having the highest rate at nearly 20%. Helping to change this
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The poverty rate in Louisiana, South Carolina and Tennessee all exceed 14%, with Louisiana having the highest rate at nearly 20%. Helping to change this
Federal funding programs have the power to boost economic growth, improve individual quality of life, and strengthen community resiliency. As the COVID-19 pandemic showed, federal
Maria Filippelli Equity is a cornerstone of recent federal legislation. The American Rescue Plan (ARP), Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and others
Allison Bridges The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) fund numerous programs specifically for communities facing disproportionate health, environmental, and economic
Introduction Launched in 2019 by Stacey Abrams, the Southern Economic Advancement Project (SEAP) partners with thinkers and doers to amplify their efforts and bridge gaps
Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean, President, Fair Count Dr. Sarah Beth Gehl, Director, The Southern Economic Advancement Project Jan 19, 2023 – A civic ecosystem has
Capacity Building and Technical Assistance Resources and Recommendations Federal funds have flowed to every community in the nation through the American Rescue Plan, and more
Leila Pedersen Gathering insight from more than 50 stakeholders, SEAP released its report, Engagement & Equity First: Opportunities and Challenges for Federal Funding Implementation, which
Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean, President, Fair Count Dr. Sarah Beth Gehl, Director, The Southern Economic Advancement Project A civic ecosystem has been burgeoning for decades
PerryUndem, a nonpartisan research firm, commissioned a statewide survey to gain a deeper understanding of how North Carolina residents feel about their state, challenges in
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