Civic Voice

The Impending Calamity of State FPUC Withdrawals

Policymakers in 15 states have chosen to stop American workers from receiving federal pandemic unemployment compensation supplements as early as June 12. The most recent

Pandemic To Prosperity: South (2nd Edition)

A civic ecosystem has been burgeoning for decades in the South, and it now offers an opportunity to turn the tragedy of this pandemic into

Equity & Voice In Local Government Budgeting

Budgets are about priorities, and the voices at the table set those priorities. Many groups ask for change—and the budget is one of the most

Building States’ Labor Infrastructure

Like the initial rounds of stimulus payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) signed into law by President Joe Biden on March

Pandemic to Prosperity: South (1st edition)

History has shown that large-scale crises accelerate pre-existing trends, exacerbate inequities, and permanently change societies and civic life. Large scale disasters produce an enormous break

The Delta Regional Authority: A Black Belt Perspective

The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) was created to address generational inequity and underdevelopment within the Mississippi Delta region. The region’s history of enslavement, persistent poverty

2,300 Southern Voices Call for Help

A survey of SNAP participants in 12 Southern states shows a dire need for food, rent, and utility assistance. The three main findings are: Food

SEAP: Listening to Southern Nonprofits

SEAP embarked on a listening tour with nonprofit leaders in four Southern states. We heard about the economic challenges in their communities, as well as

SEAP: Data Tracker

SEAP brief that explains the creation of the SEAP Tracker and encourages users to provide feedback on how SEAP can help meet data needs.

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