Across the country, state lawmakers have been slashing their investments in health, education, communities, and families. These cuts take a toll on real people who are trying to make ends meet in the face of unemployment, foreclosures, and economic stagnation.
Budget cuts also have a damaging ripple effect across the economy as a whole, when we most need an investment in jobs, recovery, and economic equity. “The Cost of Cuts” reports look at the relationship between budget cuts and job loss and underscore the importance of requiring corporations and the wealthy to contribute toward a strong economy for everyone.