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DC policymakers considering TOPA changes should understand the implications for owners and renters of two-to-four-unit rental buildings.
Social Security Faces an Uncertain Financial Future. What Will Your Benefits Look Like in the Coming Decades? Nearly 80 percent of Americans think Social Security will eventually run out of money because of the program’s steep financial challenges.230,000 Families in the DC Area Will Lose Some or All of Their SNAP Benefits Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could cause some DC-area families to lose an average of $187 in monthly benefits.The Number of Trees in Your Neighborhood May Affect Your Health Outcomes Trees can cool the air up to 45 degrees Fahrenheit, making the difference between a livable summer and a dangerously hot one.Better Data Yield Better Outcomes for Student Parents and Colleges California State University Channel Islands’ approach to collecting data offers a model for how other higher education institutions can better meet the needs of student parents.HUD’s Data Request for Immigration Status Threatens Federal Housing Assistance Nationwide HUD’s data request will have dire consequences for this small group of families and puts millions of other households at risk of losing their assistance.The SSA Says It’s Reduced the Disability Claims Backlog. Fewer New Claims and a Higher Denial Rate Could Be Driving the Reduction To better understand what’s driving a decrease in claims and increase in denials, the Social Security Administration could invest more in the research and staff needed to study these trends.
