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As lawmakers develop legal frameworks for AI, they need a clearer understanding of how AI preemption—federal and state law overriding lower level AI rules—affects public interest and community well-being.
Which students count as low income? New national data shine light on proxy for poverty Whether a student receives a free or reduced-price lunch may no longer be the best indicator of whether a student is from a low-income family.If you’re struggling with mortgage payments because of the shutdown, here’s what to do The housing finance industry is activating plans developed to respond to the 2008 housing crisis and natural disasters.Enhancing the FHA’s loss mitigation toolkit can improve borrower outcomes Some rules create a cumbersome loss mitigation process for borrowers and increase costs for servicers.States are testing innovative strategies to help at-risk workers stay employed Eight states are developing immediate intervention strategies for employees whose work is disrupted by an illness or injury.The shutdown through the lens of families and children The shutdown has disrupted much more than government services, as thousands of families now face mounting instability.Most employers don’t help workers stay employed after illness or injury. Early intervention can help. Every year, millions of workers develop illnesses or suffer injuries that limit their ability to remain on the job.