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Data visualizations to inform decisions and shape policy
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Timely data on Americans’ finances and the cost of basic needs by state and congressional district.
Data Tool How Has Federal Spending on Place-Based Programs Changed Over Time? We break down federal spending on some of the largest and longest-standing federal place-based programs from 2010 to 2024.Data Tool How Are Earned Wage Access Products Regulated in Your State? Earned wage access products offer workers access to their earnings before their scheduled payday. These products are not defined under federal regulations, leading to a patchwork of state laws.Data Tool Explore Your School’s Changing Demographics US schools have become more racially and ethnically diverse over the past few decades, but changes have played out differently across the country.Data Tool The American Affordability Tracker Timely data on Americans’ finances and the cost of basic needs by state and congressional district.
Data Tool State of the Safety Net Comprehensive data on the number of people eligible for major US safety net programs, how many of those eligible receive the benefits, and the extent to which receiving those benefits reduces poverty.Data Tool Mapping Neighborhoods with the Highest Risk of Housing Instability and Homelessness Rental assistance is crucial for people experiencing housing instability. By equitably targeting assistance to neighborhoods with the greatest need, local decisionmakers can help those at greatest risk stay in their homes.
