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In this article, we explain nonprofits’ role in thriving communities, the amount of funding nonprofits receive from government sources, and the government funding challenges nonprofits were facing before the shutdown.
The FHA and the GSEs: Coordination to Increase Access to Credit The GSEs and the FHA can coordinate future fee reductions and other policies to ensure their actions expand overall access to credit and don’t just shift market share from one channel to another.How the Social Sector’s Growing Support System Can Best Help It Thrive Improving the quality and financial stability of the social sector’s support system will help ensure it can thrive.Why Hazardous Train Derailments Happen, Who Pays, and How to Prevent Them The train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, shone a spotlight on the root causes of the dangers of high-hazard rail.Considerations for States Choosing Summer Meal Options for Students The current summer option only reaches 1 in 7 children. States have until April 1 to decide if they’ll choose additional options that could reach more students in need.Three Lessons for Local Governments Experimenting with Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies present unique opportunities and challenges to local governments, and our new research offers a roadmap for local officials considering such initiatives.Students of Color May Be Disproportionately Harmed by States’ Need-Based Aid Eligibility Requirements Need-based aid seeks to help students with lower incomes access and succeed in higher education, but eligibility requirements in some states may be preventing some students of color from receiving aid.
