Sophie Quinton
The Pew Trusts
Washington, DC, United States
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Past articles by Sophie:
Federal Aid Is Propping Up Child Care. It Isn't a Long-Term Fix.
Policymakers of both parties are talking up the importance of child care. → Read More
Massive Cash Flow Sparks State Spending Sprees
Thanks to federal aid and rising revenue, state policymakers can afford big investments. → Read More
How Denver Tackled Homelessness While Saving Money
Extra support services can help keep vulnerable people housed. → Read More
Republicans Fend off Democrats in Statehouse Fights
State legislative results have huge implications for redistricting. → Read More
These States Aren't Waiting for the Feds to Create COVID-19 Worker Safety Rules
One state released regulations last month. Two others may follow. → Read More
State Lawmakers Crack Down on Racially Motivated 911 Calls
Legislators are inspired by viral videos and personal experience. → Read More
Denver School Board Votes to Remove Police From Schools
Cities nationwide are questioning their contracts with police. → Read More
'We Have No Money': Coronavirus Slams State Taxes
States' revenue decline could be akin to the Great Recession. → Read More
Coronavirus Pandemic Prompts Lawmakers to Push Paid Leave
Supporters say the pandemic proves the importance of paid sick days and family leave. → Read More
More States See Zoning as Lever to Lower Housing Costs
Some affordable housing advocates say not all new development is created equal. → Read More
To Counteract Trump on Climate, States Set Clean Energy Targets
Five states and D.C. directed utilities to switch to renewable or zero-carbon sources. → Read More
Unions, States Confront Trump Home Care Worker Rule
A new rule will make it harder for many home care workers to pay union dues. → Read More
This City Might Give Homeless People the Right to Camp Anywhere
More than a half-million people live on the street in the United States. → Read More
No One’s Really Sure How to Regulate This Hemp Food Craze
CBD food and drink is big business. But is it legal? → Read More
Wary of Teacher Walkouts, States Aim to Boost School Spending
State lawmakers are gearing up to increase teacher pay and restructure education funding. → Read More
As Wildfire Risk Increases, Home Insurance Is Harder to Find
More wildfire, particularly in Western states, has led insurers to raise their standards. → Read More
Trump Tax Break Aims to Turn Distressed Areas Into ‘Opportunity Zones’
The tax break could be a game changer for towns in rural areas — unless cities win out. → Read More
Lawmakers in Blue States Try to Protect Organized Labor
A third of public school teachers, police officers and firefighters belong to unions. → Read More
Make Money from Pot? Then Forget About a Federally Subsidized Loan
The Small Business Administration says that companies that derive any portion of their revenue from marijuana are ineligible for loan assistance. → Read More
Teacher Shortages Linger in Many States
Arizona, Illinois and Minnesota are among the states that have sought to increase the supply of teachers by changing their licensure rules. → Read More