Lauren Wolters joined NCRC in 2024 and is currently serving as a Government Affairs Associate. Lauren received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Brigham Young University, where she also obtained minors in International Development, Global Women’s Studies, and Sociology. During her studies, Lauren was inspired to pursue a career in policy work to address the […]
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There is nothing like getting off at your Metro stop and being greeted by the urban and international metropolis that is Washington, D.C. Everywhere you turn you see the influence of immigrants from countries all across the world– from the aroma of a warm Ethiopian coffee to the mellow taste of a bowl of Vietnamese
An analysis of how the “One Big Beautiful Bill” House reconciliation package extending Trump tax cuts will affect low-income communities and community development.
The Trump Administration’s fiscal plan for 2026, also known as the president’s “skinny budget,” proposes severe cuts to many programs that Americans rely on. The following cuts may have a significant impact for NCRC members: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Under the skinny budget, HUD will see a 46% cut in funding, including
Dissecting the 2026 Skinny Budget: A Closer Look at Cuts to Economic and Equity Programs Read More »
The Colorado General Assembly has recently introduced a bill that would protect small businesses from dubious credit card swipe fees that are cutting into their profits. The Swipe Fee Fairness and Consumer Safeguards Act seeks to level the playing field for small businesses by putting an end to the practices that allow swipe fees to
Swiped Away: How Rising Credit Card Fees Are Affecting Colorado’s Small Businesses Read More »
Small business loans are hard to come by for Black-owned businesses — in part because of predatory lending. Here’s what we’re doing about it.
Predatory Lending Is Hurting Small Businesses. Here’s How You Can Fight Back. Read More »
Advocates have long sounded alarms over racial discrimination in small business lending. New CFPB work validates those concerns.
The Visa antitrust lawsuit and congressional work on the Credit Card Competition Act would curb abusive practices by credit card monopolies.
