Bipartisan Policy Center

Kudos to our own Tristan Stein, helped on CNN’s latest explainer on President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” Tristan helped clarify the timeline by which key provisions—like new work requirements and changes to #Medicaid —will take effect. Read the article here:  https://lnkd.in/deYqY68t

The Fiscal Responsibility Act set a two-year deadline on Environmental Impact Statements for energy permits—but few reviews actually meet this requirement. We break down what's behind the delays and why bipartisan #permitting reform is a must to meet America’s energy and climate goals: https://bit.ly/44TVcCX

The use of AI and digital tools in mental health care is growing fast—but can we ensure that this promising technology is safe and effective? Digital mental health tools are advancing fast—but policy is still catching up. We've partnered with The Commonwealth Fund to hold a virtual discussion on how AI, digital therapeutics, and reimbursement changes are reshaping mental health care. 👉 Join the conversation: https://bit.ly/3Il91CO #MentalHealth #DigitalInnovation #HealthTech #BPCEvents

“Whatever sector of our economy you're talking about, permitting has an impact.” - Rep. Buddy Carter     Last fall Rep. Buddy Carter, former Rep. Garret Graves, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, and Scott Peters joined BPC to discuss how energy #permitting reform can change the game for American energy.⚡     Catch the highlights below and watch the full event here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nP0qIy

We're excited to welcome Melinda Garrett to the Bipartisan Policy Center as our Director of Working Families. Melinda Garrett brings a deep expertise in child care and workforce and economic development to BPC. She focuses on strategic and data-backed child care policies that drive public-private investment, support working families, and strengthen local and national economies. Most recently, she led child care and workforce initiatives as a Senior Advisor for the CHIPS for America strategy team at the U.S. Department of Commerce.

If you work in higher education, you know that the entire field is at a crossroads. Speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival, our President and CEO Margaret Spellings discussed how new approaches can allow #HigherEducation to adapt and thrive. Times are changing, and a focus on real outcomes for students can deliver transformative opportunity for every learner. Listen to her full conversation with David Leonhardt, Ted Mitchell, and Michael Elliott at #AspenIdeas⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gG-NT_TR

🏘️ Policymakers at all levels are exploring ways to ease housing costs and increase supply. One option: targeted deregulation. BPC’s latest blog outlines six proposals that could reduce barriers, accelerate production, and preserve affordable homes—from streamlining environmental reviews for infill housing to reforming financing for accessory dwelling units. Learn more: ➡️ https://bit.ly/4eM7PUW

At Ingeborg Initiatives, we focus on the systems that support economic opportunity for moms, kids & families. That’s why we’re paying attention to a new poll from Bipartisan Policy Center and Cygnal, because it highlights a growing consensus that child care is a critical problem that needs solving. Among Republican primary voters: - 90% agree that affordable, reliable child care is essential for working families and a strong economy. - 72% of business owners and parents say they or someone they know has turned down a job or promotion, or reduced work hours, because of child care challenges. - 3 in 4 say child care access is a serious challenge in their community. - 2 in 3 worry these shortages hurt local businesses. - 1 in 3 believe their town could lose jobs because of it. In a state like Arkansas, where nearly half of children under five live in child care deserts, this should be a wake-up call. Families, especially moms, are being forced to make hard choices. Everyone pays the price when families can’t access consistent, high-quality child care. No matter the political leanings, voters are recognizing the need to support families. Leaders across the aisle should treat child care the way families already do: as essential. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/dTP6WVrB

Whether nuclear, hydrogen, or geothermal, our current #energy #permitting process is full of red tape that increases costs and keeps projects offline. But not all energy permitting processes are the same—certain technologies face unique hurdles that prevent deployment. We held a series of roundtables to explore specific permitting reforms that have been introduced in Congress that address the unique challenges facing individual energy technologies. Learn more about the policies we identified that could drive impact and cut through permitting red tape.👇 👇 https://bit.ly/3TEjwUc

Our national debt is driving up housing costs. 📈🏘️ When the federal government spends more on interest, there's less for housing assistance. Higher interest rates also stall new housing projects and make mortgages more expensive. 💸 Tackling the national #debt is tough—but possible. Watch the video to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2hXc2T5