#state-policies

#state-policies

Forty-eight states in the U.S. allow at least one form of 'pay-to-stay' fees for incarcerated individuals, which often leads to long-term debt upon release.

Several states are considering cutting Medicaid benefits for low-income immigrants to address significant budget deficits, leading to protests and strong public reactions.

"Even though transportation is now the largest source of greenhouse gasses, [it does not] get the same amount of attention as other areas, like housing or energy provision."