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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.
71 million US adults have debt in collections Having debt in collections can lower credit scores, which can have a long-lasting impact on Americans' livelihoods.Are civilian oversight agencies actually holding police accountable? In the wake of controversial police shootings, civilian oversight agencies help hold police accountable.Streamlining increases the success of mortgage modifications by 34 percent Fannie Mae created the streamlined modification program to help more borrowers in distress avoid foreclosure.Immigrant workers play key roles in local economies and merit investment Are immigrants getting the skills they need to advance their careers, unlock better wages, and meet employer demand?Why the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Matters for Rural Communities The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act poses risks for the availability of affordable rental housing in rural America.New York City is the first city to report on global sustainability goals. It shouldn’t be the last. Other cities can—and should—follow New York's lead in aligning the SDGs with local priorities and tracking and publicly reporting on local progress.