The U.S. is the only advanced economy in which workers are not guaranteed paid leave.
A new survey finds that 9 in 10 American adults support a new right to earned paid time off: www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...
An overwhelming majority of American workers—over 90 percent—support the right to earned time off.
@betseystevenson.bsky.social explains what a federal guarantee of earned paid time off could look like—and how it would benefit all workers: www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...
NEW: We’ve updated our SNAP work requirements primer with the latest information and research, answering questions like:
- How did OBBBA affect SNAP work requirements?
- Do work requirements encourage more work?
- Do work requirements prevent people from participating in the program?
In July 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) made substantial changes to SNAP work requirement policy. What are these changes, and what do they mean for states and participants?
@laurenhlb.bsky.social and @chloeneast.bsky.social explain: www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...
The U.S. homeowners insurance market is under unprecedented stress from severe climate risks. Benjamin Collier, @benkeys.bsky.social, and Philip Mulder propose the creation of a federal property reinsurer, US Re, to stabilize financing for catastrophic losses.
New proposal: Benjamin Collier, @benkeys.bsky.social, and Philip Mulder propose a federal reinsurance entity, US Re, that could help households maintain more consistent and affordable coverage, contribute to resilience and disaster recovery, and help stabilize mortgage and housing markets.
Growing climate risk is increasing premiums and volatility in the U.S. homeowners insurance market. Benjamin Collier, @benkeys.bsky.social, and Philip Mulder discuss how a federal reinsurance entity could lower costs and restore stability:
“None of this research is—nor could be—the last word.” @jedkolko.bsky.social reviews the nascent research on AI's impact on the labor market and offers principles for future research:
Homeowners insurance in the era of climate change: A new proposal from Benjamin Collier, @benkeys.bsky.social, and Philip Mulder outlines a federal reinsurance entity, US Re, to address rising premiums and volatility in the U.S. homeowners insurance market. www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...
ICYMI: Read a recap of our Wednesday event, "Reimagining homeowners insurance amid growing climate risk." www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...
The proposal: Benjamin Collier, @benkeys.bsky.social, and Philip Mulder propose a federal reinsurance entity that could help households maintain more consistent and affordable coverage, contribute to resilience and disaster recovery, and help stabilize mortgage and housing markets:
The challenge: Across the U.S., inflation-adjusted premiums increased by an average of 28 percent between 2017 and 2024. In addition to raising prices, insurers are canceling policies, exiting markets, and, in some cases, going insolvent. #FigureFriday
HAPPENING NOW: Minnesota Commerce Grace Arnold and Colorado Insurance Commissioner Michael Conway, plus two expert panels, will explore lessons and policy solutions for insurance and reinsurance in the era of climate change. www.hamiltonproject.org/event/reimag...
Homeowners insurance is becoming less affordable, and less available, amid growing climate risk. In a new proposal, Benjamin Collier, @benkeys.bsky.social, and Philip Mulder make the case for a federal reinsurance entity to restore stability and resilience in the U.S. homeowners insurance market:
TOMORROW: Join us and the Hutchins Center for "Reimagining homeowners insurance amid growing climate risk," featuring a fireside between Minnesota Commerce Grace Arnold and Colorado Insurance Commissioner Michael Conway, and two expert panels. Register now: www.hamiltonproject.org/event/reimag...
The Hamilton Project's "Tracking the labor market and jobs," showing the labor force participation rate for women ages 25–54.
This Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting the crucial role that women play in the labor force: As of January 2026, labor force participation among prime-age women is a record 78.5 percent.
Dive into the data: www.hamiltonproject.org/data/trackin...
This Wednesday, hear from Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Grace Arnold, Colorado Insurance Commissioner Michael Conway, and leading experts on homeowners insurance amid growing climate risk.
This Wednesday, hear from Minnesota Commerce Grace Arnold, Colorado Insurance Commissioner Michael Conway, and leading experts on homeowners insurance amid growing climate risk.
What do we know about AI’s impact on the labor market? @jedkolko.bsky.social finds that early research findings are collectively inconclusive, weak signals about the future, and only one part of the AI research landscape:
Homeowners insurance is becoming less affordable, and less available, in no small part due to growing climate risk. Join us and the Hutchins Center on 3/18 to discuss paths forward:
There’s been a lot of discussion about how AI is affecting—and will affect—the labor market. @jedkolko.bsky.social warns against making premature claims: www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...
HAPPENING NOW: Join us at 1 p.m. ET to watch "AI + work: Understanding AI’s impact on the labor market."
“There is an enormous opportunity and need for more research on the relationship between AI and the labor market—and better data.” Read a new analysis from @jedkolko.bsky.social, and join our event this afternoon to learn more:
www.hamiltonproject.org/event/unders...
What can the data tell us about AI’s impact on the labor market? Join Peter Orszag, @jedkolko.bsky.social, @marthagimbel.bsky.social, Bharat Chandar, and @bencasselman.bsky.social this Tuesday:
As the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s cuts to SNAP begin to kick in, @laurenhlb.bsky.social spoke to @npr.org about how expanded work requirements will affect participants: www.npr.org/2026/03/02/n...
On Tuesday, March 10, join @budgetlab.bsky.social, @hamiltonproject.org, and @piie.com for an event on AI’s impact on the labor market. RSVP to watch in-person or online: