Safety Net

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

Banking and Credit Union Development Districts

January 18, 2020

Problem Currently, Texas has one of the largest unbanked and underbanked populations in the country. A lack of access to financial institutions hinders families from being able to build credit and savings, and local businesses aren’t able to obtain the loans they need to build their small businesses. Solution Representative […]Eric Johnson | Mayor | Dallas, TX

Recent News

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 […]

NewDEAL Forum Launches COVID Recovery Group to Propose Systemic Policy Changes

July 7, 2020

NewDEAL Forum Launches COVID Recovery Group to Propose Systemic Policy Changes Renewing America Task Force will recommend state/local policies to rebuild country in stronger, more equitable way Washington, D.C. – The NewDEAL Forum today launched the Renewing America Task Force to identify and promote the most effective state and local […]

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Safety Net

College Savings Program

Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program

Financial Literacy For All

Local Pension Oversight

Banking and Credit Union Development Districts

Recent News

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

NewDEAL Forum Urges Immediate Broadband Access Funding from Congress

NewDEAL Forum Launches COVID Recovery Group to Propose Systemic Policy Changes

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