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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.
Digital payments in transportation can help developing cities drive economic growth Public transit is both a challenge and an opportunity for cities in developing markets to expand the global economy.Using the Higher Education Act to spur change to K-12 education The Higher Education Act does not govern K–12 education, but it does affect teacher preparation programs.Penalizing immigrants for obtaining Medicaid coverage puts child and family well-being at risk Significant evidence documents the spillover benefits of parental Medicaid coverage on children’s health and well-being.Are research universities our best tool against rising inequality? Rebecca Blank explains how research universities are key to broadening the benefits of economic growth.Proposed public charge rule could erode health insurance coverage gains among citizen children with noncitizen parents Parents’ concerns about immigration-related consequences may cause them to drop coverage for which they or their children are eligible.Four tips to help researchers communicate their work Many researchers do not think hard enough about who they are trying to reach.