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College Savings Program

January 18, 2020

Problem In our modern economy, a college degree is still the primary way that children can become self-sufficient and contributing adults. Unfortunately for many students — especially in low-income areas — lack of sufficient savings for college has been a barrier to higher educational attainment, limiting opportunities for future economic […]Tishaura Jones | Treasurer | St. Louis, MO 2014 Challenge Winner

Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program

January 18, 2020

Problem Roughly half the private sector workforce, including over 2.5 million Illinois residents, lack access to employer-sponsored retirement plans and will not have enough money saved up for retirement. That means that a large percentage of workers will be almost entirely dependent on Social Security – which is not a […]Daniel Biss | Former Senator | Evanston, IL 2014 Challenge Finalist

Financial Literacy For All

January 18, 2020

Problem Currently, several groups manage various financial literacy resources and tools within their own domains but there is no central location or resource for people of every age to leverage these tools. Additionally, there is no group to look for partnership opportunities across these organizations and resources. Solution State Treasurer […]Janet Cowell | Former State Treasurer | North Carolina

Local Pension Oversight

January 18, 2020

Problem Pensions that are underfunded at the city and county level are often a major driver of local budget shortfalls. Solution Senator Mello proposed legislation this year requiring local pension plans that are underfunded or underwater to file a report with the Legislature analyzing the plan’s condition and identifying potential […]Heath Mello | Former Representative | Omaha, NE

Employee Financial Wellness

January 18, 2020

Problem Employees often do not have time or access to resources where they can learn important information related to their financial health. Better saving habits and financial literacy help citizens become more self-sufficient and has positive effects on the community through economic growth and higher educational attainment. Solution St. Louis […]Tishaura Jones | Treasurer | St. Louis, MO

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January 8, 2021

On behalf of our 160 members who hold state and local elected offices across the nation, the NewDEAL condemns the rioters who assaulted the U.S. Capitol, as well as President Trump for inciting yesterday’s insurrection. The President’s rhetoric and actions exhibited his complete lack of respect for the institutions at the heart of American democracy.

Press Release: Gov. Inslee & Microsoft President Brad Smith Join NewDEAL Forum to Launch Climate Agenda

August 17, 2020

For Immediate Release: August 17, 2020 Contact: Jonathon Dworkin, 202-660-1340 x5, jonathon@newdealleaders.org Gov. Inslee & Microsoft President Brad Smith Join NewDEAL Forum to Launch Climate Agenda Policymakers and leading experts develop state and local solutions to combat global warming, grow a clean economy, and protect communities Washington, DC – As the national […]

NewDEAL Forum Urges Immediate Broadband Access Funding from Congress

July 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2020 Contact: Jonathon Dworkin, 202-660-1340 x5 NewDEAL Forum Urges Immediate Broadband Access Funding from Congress Co-chairs of Forum’s Education Policy Group stress alarming learning loss for students without access to high-speed home internet Washington, D.C. – Emphasizing that COVID-19 has the potential to set-back […]

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Safety Net

College Savings Program

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Recent News

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Press Release: Gov. Inslee & Microsoft President Brad Smith Join NewDEAL Forum to Launch Climate Agenda

NewDEAL Forum Urges Immediate Broadband Access Funding from Congress

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