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We offer three evidence-backed priorities local policymakers can embrace to better center households as they work alongside state energy commissions and utilities to reduce energy burdens and create a more resilient, efficient energy grid.
Proposed Cuts to Supports for Youth and Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness Threaten an Already Weakened System of Vital Services Congress has an opportunity to ensure homeless service providers have the funds they need to protect thousands of young people currently in permanent housing and help them avoid homelessness.Consumers with Low Incomes Often Distrust Mainstream Financial Services. New Data Shed Light on the Reasons Results from a survey of households with low incomes offer insights into how financial institutions and regulators can build trust with unbanked households and promote greater financial inclusion.By Centering Households, Local Policymakers and Utilities Can Make Energy More Affordable and Resilient We offer three evidence-backed priorities local policymakers can embrace to better center households as they work alongside state energy commissions and utilities to reduce energy burdens and create a more resilient, efficient energy grid.Four Innovative Strategies for Improving Abuse Intervention Programs to Reduce Intimate Partner Violence Abuse intervention programs typically use a universal approach, but research suggests tailoring interventions could more effectively reduce intimate partner violence.After Catastrophic Flooding in Washington State, Three Factors Will Likely Shape Long-Term Recovery The areas hardest-hit by flooding in Washington state include a diverse set of communities, meaning recovery will need to balance a range of local needs and capacities.Amid Federal Safety Net Cuts, Maryland’s Approach to Fighting Child Poverty Offers a Path for Other States At a time when states have a growing role in meeting their residents’ needs, Maryland’s ENOUGH initiative offers a model for measuring progress.
