Reposted by David TrimmerJames Medlock @jdcmedlock.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Republicans, in their infinite wisdom, left a big gambling loophole in the Medicaid work requirements. I'm no fan of the gambling industry, but if you are on Medicaid and struggling to deal with the work requirements, taking a $580 bet on both sides of an outcome is one way of getting around them. 401998531
Reposted by David TrimmerPolicyEngine US @us.policyengine.org · 15/09/2026This morning, the Census announced that the SPM child poverty rate was 13.4% in 2025, down 0.1 pp from 2024. Today we're launching the Child Poverty Impact Dashboard: a tool to analyze how reforms can affect this rate across all 50 states and DC. www.policyengine.org/us/child-pov... 111
Reposted by David TrimmerPolicyEngine US @us.policyengine.org · 04/09/2026New poverty numbers land the morning of Tuesday, September 15. That afternoon at 2pm ET, join us for guest remarks on the release and a live demo of PolicyEngine's new Child Poverty Impact Dashboard. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... 111
Reposted by David TrimmerPolicyEngine US @us.policyengine.org · 15/07/2026As part of the FY2027 budget, New Jersey enacted S-4531, which raises the state CTC amount by 25% for three years. Families with taxable income below $80,000 can claim a credit for each child under age 6. Using our NJ CTC calculator, we analyzed the impact of this increase. 111
Reposted by David TrimmerElizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 11/07/2026BREAKING: the clock struck midnight and our bipartisan housing bill is now law. Trump refused to sign it, but he couldn't stop it. This law is GROUNDBREAKING. It will build more housing, bring down costs, and for the first time, stop private equity from buying up homes. 24771981666
Reposted by David TrimmerStephen Nuñez @socio-steve.bsky.social · 30/06/2026NPR retracts story on Alito retirement! (?) 2266
Reposted by David TrimmerPolicyEngine US @us.policyengine.org · 19/06/2026Last week, @govdanmckee.bsky.social signed the Rhode Island Fiscal Year 2027 budget, which includes a new refundable Child Tax Credit. Beginning in 2027, taxpayers can claim $330 for each child under the age of 19. Using our RI CTC calculator, we analyzed the impact of this program. 111
Reposted by David TrimmerVoteHub @votehub.com · 22/04/2026VoteHub projects the Virginia Redistricting Constitutional Amendment to pass. 17638140
David Trimmer @dtrim99.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Check out the calculator I built to analyze Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet’s new proposal to enhance the EITC for families with young children. The interactive includes a household calculator, nationwide impacts from 2026 to 2035, and how the bill affects each congressional district. 000
Reposted by David TrimmerPolicyEngine US @us.policyengine.org · 25/03/2026We updated the State Legislative Tracker: You can now track tax bills across all 50 states, see each bill's legislative stage, follow real-time activity, and jump to full PolicyEngine analysis. Try it at policyengine.org/us/state-legislative-tracker 011
Reposted by David TrimmerPolicyEngine US @us.policyengine.org · 10/03/2026NEW ANALYSIS: @booker.senate.gov's Keep Your Pay Act - higher standard deduction, expanded CTC & EITC, higher top tax rates. Static model finds: - $5.2T 10-year cost - 73% of households gain, 1.6% lose in 2026 - Poverty falls 10% in 2026 We also provide a personalized calculator. 121
David Trimmer @dtrim99.bsky.social · 03/03/2026They cite my American Disability Compensation paper from 2024 as a potential model. Read how we can transform our federal disability system to fully support Americans with disabilities here: www.peoplespolicyproject.org/wp-content/u...peoplespolicyproject.org 000
David Trimmer @dtrim99.bsky.social · 03/03/2026But as the authors point out: “SSI and SSDI treat disability as an all-or-nothing condition. But we know that disability is a spectrum. It is worth considering whether a move to a fractional disability system would likely improve our safety net.” 100
David Trimmer @dtrim99.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Great paper here from @socio-steve.bsky.social and @jacklandry.bsky.social! The SSI Restoration Act is a great first step towards supporting Americans with disabilities and understanding its potential impact is critically important. 121
Reposted by David TrimmerStephen Nuñez @socio-steve.bsky.social · 03/03/2026My report with @jacklandry.bsky.social estimating the impacts of the SSI Restoration Act of 2024 is out today! If you enjoyed the earlier blog preview you really ought to check it out! And it turns out this is timely: Rep. Grijalva is introducing the SSI Restoration Act of 2026 this week. 13717
Reposted by David TrimmerPolicyEngine US @us.policyengine.org · 02/03/2026We've partnered with @nber.org to build the next chapter of TAXSIM — an open-source, drop-in replacement powered by PolicyEngine's microsimulation engine. Works with CLI, Python, R, Stata, SAS, and Julia. Try it here: policyengine.org/us/taxsim 0103
David Trimmer @dtrim99.bsky.social · 22/02/2026Do you plan to cosponsor any of the bills part of the Economic Dignity for All Agenda by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (Baby Bonus Act, End Child Poverty Act, and BOOST Act)? 000
Reposted by David TrimmerStephen Nuñez @socio-steve.bsky.social · 05/02/2026As promised, today @rooseveltinstitute.org releases a blog post previewing our topline findings from @jacklandry.bsky.social and my upcoming paper analyzing the impacts and costs of the SSI Restoration act of 2024! rooseveltinstitute.org/blog/how-to-...rooseveltinstitute.orgHow to Reduce Poverty Among SSI Recipients: Modeling the Impact of the SSI Restoration ActOver the last year my colleague Jack Landry and I have been working to quantify the impacts and costs of a family of policy proposals meant to reform the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, a ... 57119
David Trimmer @dtrim99.bsky.social · 29/01/2026One of the coolest projects I got to work on at @us.policyengine.org Read how we developed a tool that @govdanmckee.bsky.social used to help craft the CTC proposal included in his FY2027 budget in the thread below: 010
David Trimmer @dtrim99.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Removing the $2,500 earning requirement to begin receiving the Child Tax Credit would provide a maximum benefit of $375 for households in CTC phase-in range. Read my analysis of the Stronger Start for Working Families Act at @us.policyengine.org in the thread below: 000
David Trimmer @dtrim99.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Happy to say I am now working full-time at @policyengine.org! I will be continuing to enhance our state income tax model and cover legislative developments as a Research Analyst. 020
Reposted by David TrimmerSam @samd.bsky.social · 22/12/2025Gotta say it’s pretty remarkable that Bari Weiss is unfamiliar with the Streisand effect. This is about to be the most viewed 60 minutes episode in a long time. (also lol the irony of The Free Press trying to kill a story because it makes the regime look bad) 944161
Reposted by David TrimmerBaltimore Baby Fund @bbbfund.bsky.social · 24/11/2025Tlaib's plan includes The Baby Bonus Act [that] allows families to offset the cost of pregnancy, supplement a few weeks of unpaid leave, or purchase everything necessary to care for their newborn. jacobin.com/2025/11/tlai...jacobin.comRashida Tlaib’s Plan to Combat PovertyLast week, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib proposed three pieces of legislation under the umbrella of her “Economic Dignity for All Agenda.” These bills would create a comprehensive system of economic sec... 011
Reposted by David TrimmerPolicyEngine US @us.policyengine.org · 25/11/2025In a new article for @jacobinmag.bsky.social, @dtrim99.bsky.social uses PolicyEngine to calculate the impact of @reprashida.govpeeps.us's "Economic Dignity for All Agenda" on poverty, inequality, and the budget. jacobin.com/2025/11/tlai...jacobin.comRashida Tlaib’s Plan to Combat PovertyLast week, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib proposed three pieces of legislation under the umbrella of her “Economic Dignity for All Agenda.” These bills would create a comprehensive system of economic sec... 021
Reposted by David Trimmerryan cooper @ryanlcooper.com · 24/11/2025this is why people very far into the upper middle class should support building out a proper welfare state like @reprashida.govpeeps.us proposed the other day. you'd pay just a little for a tremendous amount of material security www.peoplespolicyproject.org/2025/11/20/r...peoplespolicyproject.orgRep. Tlaib’s Economic Dignity for All Agenda Would Bring Economic Security for MillionsThe agenda would lower poverty by 42% and child poverty by two-thirds. 326943
David Trimmer @dtrim99.bsky.social · 24/11/2025My analysis of Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s Economic Dignity for All Agenda reposted at @jacobinmag.bsky.social: jacobin.com/2025/11/tlai...jacobin.comRashida Tlaib’s Plan to Combat PovertyLast week, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib proposed three pieces of legislation under the umbrella of her “Economic Dignity for All Agenda.” These bills would create a comprehensive system of economic sec... 000
Reposted by David Trimmerryan cooper @ryanlcooper.com · 24/11/2025yeah, but Zohran is working on it! and Rashida Tlaib has some good related ideas www.peoplespolicyproject.org/2025/11/20/r...peoplespolicyproject.orgRep. Tlaib’s Economic Dignity for All Agenda Would Bring Economic Security for MillionsThe agenda would lower poverty by 42% and child poverty by two-thirds. 1282
Reposted by David TrimmerMax Ghenis @maxghenis.bsky.social · 22/11/2025Great to see Rep Tlaib's team use PolicyEngine to design her new policy reform. 121
Reposted by David TrimmerStephen Nuñez @socio-steve.bsky.social · 21/11/2025This is quite interesting as it ends the CTC and EITC and creates a big child allowance (5600/y), a 2k baby bonus and a 3k/y UBI for adults 19-67. The Policy Engine (CC: @maxghenis.bsky.social )folks did an analysis of the net impacts... www.peoplespolicyproject.org/2025/11/20/r...peoplespolicyproject.orgRep. Tlaib’s Economic Dignity for All Agenda Would Bring Economic Security for MillionsThe agenda would lower poverty by 42% and child poverty by two-thirds. 216257
Reposted by David TrimmerPolicyEngine US @us.policyengine.org · 20/11/2025In a new article for People's Policy Project, @dtrim99.bsky.social used PolicyEngine to estimate the impact of @reprashida.govpeeps.us's Economic Dignity for All Agenda, finding the cash assistance package would (in 2026): * Reduce poverty by 42% * Lower the Gini index by 8.1% * Cost $685 billion 132
David Trimmer @dtrim99.bsky.social · 20/11/2025To learn more about the EDAA, read my analysis using @us.policyengine.org at the People’s Policy Project below: www.peoplespolicyproject.org/2025/11/20/r...peoplespolicyproject.orgRep. Tlaib’s Economic Dignity for All Agenda Would Bring Economic Security for MillionsThe agenda would lower poverty by 42% and child poverty by two-thirds. 020
David Trimmer @dtrim99.bsky.social · 20/11/2025The combined impact of the EDAA would lower poverty and child poverty by 42% and 67%, respectively. Each household decile would gain, except the highest which would pay a higher average tax amount than what they receive in benefits from the 3 bills. 110
David Trimmer @dtrim99.bsky.social · 20/11/2025The End Child Poverty Act consolidates the federal CTC and EITC into a universal child allowance, providing $5,630 for every child under 19 in 2026. The BOOST Act provides $3,000 for everyone 19 to 67, and establishes a 2.5% tax on AGI above $30,000 and $60,000 for joint filers. 120
David Trimmer @dtrim99.bsky.social · 20/11/2025I thank Rep. Rashida Tlaib for introducing this bill as part of the Economic Dignity for All Agenda. The EDAA also includes updated versions of the End Child Poverty Act and the BOOST Act, which I got to help draft. 120
David Trimmer @dtrim99.bsky.social · 20/11/2025This crucial piece of legislation would help bring economic security to new parents, whose earnings drop significantly during the months before and after childbirth. Parents should be able to enjoy this special time in their lives without fear of financial hardship. 100
David Trimmer @dtrim99.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Two years ago I wrote about the need for a universal baby bonus, administered by the SSA, and able to be claimed two months before the child’s expected due date. The Baby Bonus Act does just that. 100
David Trimmer @dtrim99.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Ladies and Gentlemen, I have a bill in Congress. Its name: the Baby Bonus Act 111
David Trimmer @dtrim99.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Got a big announcement tomorrow. Really excited for it, stay tuned. 000
David Trimmer @dtrim99.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Kinda crazy the turn around. Between flipping on congestion pricing, passing a decent budget, and standing up to Trump in general, not a ton to really complain about since the start of the year. 1100
Reposted by David TrimmerHayden Clarkin @thetransitguy.com · 13/09/2025SB 79 PASSED! APARTMENTS NEXT TO ALL RAPID TRANSIT STATIONS IN CALIFORNIA ARE NOW LEGAL! THIS IS HUGE!!! 1358992
Reposted by David TrimmerPolicyEngine US @us.policyengine.org · 05/09/2025🤝 Big news: PolicyEngine and @nber.org have signed an MOU to ensure researchers worldwide continue accessing critical tax microsimulation tools. We're building an open-source TAXSIM emulator, combining NBER's 50+ years of tax expertise with modern open-source infrastructure. 143
Reposted by David TrimmerHayden Clarkin @thetransitguy.com · 24/08/2025While the 6th-largest city’s transit system utterly collapses, here’s a gentle reminder that the Pennsylvania Turnpike has $17.37 billion in debt on the books, for all those who think roads and highways make money. 414339
Reposted by David TrimmerMatt Darling @besttrousers.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Imagine if we did some sort of "Fully Refundable Child Tax Credit" in the US. Maybe child poverty would be substantially reduced while such a program was in place! 1707
Reposted by David TrimmerPolicyEngine US @us.policyengine.org · 22/08/2025🎉 PolicyEngine has been awarded a $300,000 Phase I POSE grant from NSF (Award No. 2518372) to expand our open-source platform, build sustainable governance, and grow our contributor community! policyengine.org/us/research/nsf-po…policyengine.orgNational Science Foundation awards PolicyEngine $300,000 grant | PolicyEngine USNSF's Pathways to Enable Open-Source Ecosystems program will support PolicyEngine's work to expand access to policy analysis tools. 024
Reposted by David TrimmerJames Medlock @jdcmedlock.bsky.social · 15/08/2025Happy Birthday Social Security 🫡 1232575