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Introducing the Wonk Briefing Room, plus child welfare’s legislative odds, shutdown signals, and CDC turmoil with real stakes for families.
Sep 2
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August 2025
Data Surprise: Children with Mental Health Needs in Foster Care More Likely to Receive Therapy and Medication
Plus MACPAC deep dive, and MS infant mortality and child welfare
Aug 25
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Zach Laris
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Weekly Wonk: Entitlement to What, Exactly?
Entitlement to what, why data matters, plus Wonk makes you an offer you can’t refuse
Aug 18
27
Weekly Wonk: New Analyses Show How Medicaid Cuts Impact Children
Two new data drops, Financing Survey insights, and much more
Aug 11
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Weekly Wonk: TANF At a Crossroads
Plus bipartisan movement on housing policy, and a major retirement
Aug 4
10
July 2025
Weekly Wonk: The Other Pediatric Mental Health Crisis
New Data Drop and analysis of policymaking process
Jul 28
8
Weekly Wonk: How Much Do the Feds Fund? Less Than You Think...
The mirage of IV-E match rates, Alex Adams' ACF noms hearing, and FY26 signals
Jul 21
5
Weekly Wonk: Should I PAY or Should I GO Now?
S-PAYGO calling, immigration restrictions on HHS benefits, & more
Jul 14
3
Weekly Wonk: What Comes Next
Plus a IV-B deep dive, and new ACF action on TANF pilots
Jul 7
10
June 2025
Weekly Wonk: Early Fireworks
Medicaid debates, plus our first original research piece
Jun 30
3
Weekly Wonk: Cuts, Consequences, & Costs
Bipartisan former agency directors' read on reconciliation
Jun 23
6
First Movers Will Set Older Youth Agenda
Legacy programs facing new pressures
Jun 16
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Zach Laris
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