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Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could cause some DC-area families to lose an average of $187 in monthly benefits.
Modernizing Home Appraisals Would Advance Accuracy, Transparency, and Equity By using modern technology, data, and enhanced processes, policymakers could create a more fair, balanced, and accurate appraisal process for all.Cuts to SNAP in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Would Widen the Persistent Gap between Benefits and Food Costs SNAP benefits didn’t cover the cost of a meal in 99 percent of counties in 2024, and the One Big Beautiful Bill changes are expected to further undermine benefit adequacy.The Trump Administration Wants to Shrink the Federal Government’s Role in Disaster Management. Do States Have the Fiscal Capacity to Weather the Storm? Taking on more disaster management responsibilities would be toughest for states at high risk of disasters with low fiscal capacity, such as Louisiana and North Carolina.The Travel Ban Doesn’t Just Keep People Out. It Also Hurts Families Who Are Already Here The new travel restrictions place particular hardship on immigrants already in the US, who now face even greater barriers to reuniting with loved ones.NSF Has Canceled More Than 1,500 Grants. Nearly 90 Percent Were Related to DEI. The National Science Foundation has canceled more than $1 billion in research grants since mid-April, raising concerns about the future of American research and innovation.College Enrollment Patterns Are Changing. New Data Show Applicant and Admit Pools Are Too. After the Supreme Court ruled to end affirmative action, college application, admission, and enrollment patterns have changed—and not just at highly selective colleges.
