For media inquiries, contact Dawn Raftery at dawnraftery@povertylaw.org. See our most recent press releases below.
New Law will Make It Easier for Homeless, Elderly, and Disabled SNAP Recipients to Obtain Food
As Census Day 2020 gets closer, individual states must invest in and support efforts to ensure a complete count.
We can secure justice and advance opportunity for people living in poverty by supporting policies at the state level.
Proposed changes to the poverty guidelines would harm millions of children and families.
"We applaud all those who voted yes for taking a responsible first step toward putting Illinois’s fiscal house back in order."
This legislation brings long-overdue relief to consumers who are trying to pay off their debts and achieve financial stability.
The Trump Administration’s cuts to affordable housing just won’t work for people in poverty.
The Immigrant Tenant Protection Act would prohibit landlords from requiring a tenant to share their immigration status.
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Right now, it’s critical that we come together to defend the social safety net and save our democracy. Together, let’s ensure that everyone can access quality health care, feed their families, and find affordable housing. Every voice and every action counts.
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