off the charts POLICY INSIGHT BEYOND THE NUMBERS Home Blog In Case You Missed It . . . In Case You Missed It . . . February 23, 2024, 3:13 pm | By CBPP This week at CBPP, we focused on federal taxes, food assistance, and health.On federal taxes, Sharon Parrott, George Fenton, Sarah Calame, and Arloc Sherman pointed out that the modest “lookback” provision in the bipartisan Child Tax Credit expansion helps working families who temporarily face tough financial times. George Fenton underscored that the bipartisan Child Tax Credit expansion would benefit millions of workers in low-paid occupations.On food assistance, Zoë Neuberger, Lauren Hall, and Linnea Sallack highlighted that the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)’s critical benefits reach only half of those eligible. We also released state-by-state fact sheets on trends in WIC coverage and participation. Joseph Llobrera commented on the House Agriculture Committee Chairman’s proposal to cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, which would reverse bipartisan directives to improve the Thrifty Food Plan.On health, Allison Orris, Anna Bailey, and Jennifer Sullivan explained that states can use Medicaid to help address health-related social needs.Chart of the Week – Lookback Provision Would Help Families During Tough Time Share Chart on Facebook Share Chart on Twitter Chart A variety of news outlets featured CBPP’s work and experts this past week. Here are some of our highlights:WIC faces a budget shortfall. For millions of women and young children, more than nutrition is at stake. NBC NewsFebruary 20, 2024Propuesta bipartidista de Crédito Tributario por Hijos se espera pase pronto al SenadoRadio BilingüeFebruary 20, 2024Senate, accept it: The House got the child tax credit right Washington PostFebruary 18, 2024US Senate must expand child tax credit for 225K in WisconsinWisconsin State JournalFebruary 18, 2024Dan Rodricks: Maryland legislators need to close a tax loophole that protects corporate profits Baltimore SunFebruary 16, 2024A new program ‘prescribes’ monthly payments for the first year of an infant’s life PBS NewshourFebruary 16, 2024Report: 191,000 Arkansas children could benefit in first year of possible tax credit expansion Arkansas Democrat Gazette February 11, 2024Waitlist opens for Section 8 vouchers in Montgomery County, but applicants may face long wait Dayton Daily NewsFebruary 10, 2024 Don’t miss any of our posts, papers, or charts – follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Threads, and Instagram. CBPP Share Facebook Twitter Print Email PreviousHouse Agriculture Committee Chairman Proposes Cut in SNAP Benefits, Reversing Bipartisan Directive to Improve the Thrifty Food PlanNextIn Case You Missed It . . . Stay up to date Email address Submit Receive the latest news and reports from the Center