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 | Mayor | 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 | Mayor | 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

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We Must Build Back Better

October 8, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2021 Contact: Jonathon Dworkin, 202-660-1340 x5 NewDEAL Statement: We Must Build Back Better Washington, D.C. — The NewDEAL has released the following statement in support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Build Back Better Agenda: NewDEAL joins our members across the country in emphasizing the […]

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Safety Net

College Savings Program

Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program

Financial Literacy For All

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Banking and Credit Union Development Districts

Recent News

We Must Build Back Better

StateScoop: Want to act on broadband? Start here.

AL.com: State Rep. Anthony Daniels: I wasn’t sure about the vaccine, then I got COVID

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