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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) notified states of calendar year (CY) 2026 clawback multipliers, which are used to calculate state payments to the federal government for the Medicare Part D prescription drug program. According to the release, the per-beneficiary monthly clawback charge will increase by 4.27%.| FFIS
The Impact of Public Policy on Poverty The Census Bureau has released 2024 poverty estimates using both the traditional measure and the Supplemental Poverty Measure. Green Job Growth A new report details job growth in the top five clean energy sectors. It estimates that clean energy jobs increased by 2.8% in 2024. Attachments V43#19 (307 kB)| FFIS
Updated October 22, 2025: This brief has been modified to clarify that while state spending for SNAP would be eligible for federal reimbursement because it is a mandatory program, its structure and reliance on EBT systems likely make it impossible for states to continue funding benefits. As the federal government shutdown extends into the end of October, concerns are mounting about the ability to continue operating crucial nutrition assistance programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition As...| FFIS
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The reconciliation bill (P.L. 119-21) that was enacted in early July will increase federal budget deficits over the next 10 years. As a result, PAYGO sequestration will be triggered unless Congress acts to avoid it. In August, FFIS published Budget Brief 25-13,which describes PAYGO sequestration and evaluates its potential impact on state and local governments in fiscal year (FY) 2026. That brief included a table that listed selected federal accounts subject to sequestration. This brief updat...| FFIS
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The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released revised state personal income data for 2024 (release, interactive data). The federal government uses state per capita personal income to calculate each state’s federal reimbursement rate for Medicaid and other grants—the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP). The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) uses an enhanced FMAP, which is higher than the Medicaid FMAP. This BEA release allows calculation of final fiscal year (FY) 2...| FFIS
The Index of State Economic Momentum ranks states based on their most recent performance in three key measures of economic vitality: personal income growth, employment growth, and population growth. Reports updates the index each quarter. In this update, South Carolina retained the top spot, while Washington came closest to the national average economic performance. Attachments V43#18 (276 kB)| FFIS
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No fiscal year (FY) 2026 appropriations bills have been enacted, and a House-passed continuing resolution (CR) that would keep the government operating at FY 2025 levels until November 21 has been rejected in the Senate. While a brief shutdown is usually of minimal consequence, things will be different this time. In the event of a shutdown, most discretionary grant programs—plus mandatory programs funded in appropriations acts—would be affected because no new funding would be available. F...| FFIS
In a departure from prior practice, the current administration has taken many actions to withhold federal dollars appropriated by Congress. As fiscal year (FY) 2026 approaches, uncertainties remain over the status of FY 2025 funds that are yet to be obligated. New practices at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), ongoing litigation, and poor transparency from agencies have made it difficult to accurately track federal dollars. This brief summarizes current federal funding uncertainties....| FFIS
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) opened the application process for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, a new $50 billion formula grant created by the reconciliation law (H.R. 1) to stabilize and transform rural health systems. States will receive funding over five years, but this is the only opportunity to apply. Applications are due November 5. Attachments IB 25-21 (256 kB)| FFIS
The reconciliation law (H.R. 1; P.L. 119-21) appropriated more than $45 billion for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to support immigration efforts. While most of the funding is for federal purposes, some goes to states, including for the 287(g) Program. This brief summarizes these appropriations and provides an overview of the 287(g) Program and its current use in states. Additional details on other funding streams have not yet been released. Atta...| FFIS
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The Census Bureau has released its state and local finance series for fiscal year 2023, which allows an apples-to-apples comparison of tax structures and burdens among the states. Attachments V43#17 (394 kB)| FFIS
Attachments CGU 25-37 (81 kB)| FFIS
Most fiscal years begin with a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government operating. These CRs don’t usually vary significantly from year to year. This year, the House has passed a fiscal year (FY) 2026 CR (H.R. 5371) to keep the federal government operating through November 21. The legislation would also extend funding for several expiring health and human services programs. The Senate rejected the House-passed CR today.| FFIS
Since its founding in the mid-1980s, FFIS has provided rigorous research and analysis of the impact on states of federal budget actions. The cornerstone of FFIS’s work is its grants database, which tracks more than 90% of federal funds flowing to state and local governments. FFIS also publishes many reports that address emerging topics of interest to states and other interested parties.| ffis.org
The federal budget provides about 30% of state revenue, making it the single largest source of revenue in many states.| FFIS