by Nic Dunn | Mar 26, 2026
The Upward Mobility Act: A state solutions framework for benefit cliffs Written by America’s social welfare system is intended to provide needed, temporary stabilization to families striving to escape poverty, while helping them move back into stable employment and...
by Nic Dunn | Feb 27, 2026
Utah lawmakers can still achieve pro-marriage, pro-family tax reform Written by Utah lawmakers are advancing reforms, including H.J.R. 18 and H.B. 210, to remove marriage penalties in both federal and state tax policy, ensuring public policy no longer discourages...
by Nic Dunn | Feb 12, 2026
Pro-marriage tax reform shouldn’t raise taxes on single parents Written by Nic Dunn Originally published by Utah Policy. Utah lawmakers are exploring ways to improve the state’s tax system to remove marriage penalties inadvertently built into the tax code. Their focus...
by Nic Dunn and Rep. Blake Moore | Jan 13, 2026
Let states fix the welfare system that Washington broke Written by Nic Dunn Originally published in Deseret News. The American Dream is predicated on the idea that hard work makes your family better off. But for millions of Americans striving to escape poverty, that...
by Nic Dunn and Angela Rachidi | Jan 8, 2026
To restore hope for families in poverty, let states lead on welfare reform Written by Nic Dunn Originally published in The Hill. The holiday season offers a renewed sense of hope for many American families. But for those stuck in poverty, that hope can be short-lived....
