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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.
Hurricane Milton Is Not an Isolated Event. Disaster Policy Should Reflect That. Although funding allocations will treat Hurricanes Milton and Helene as separate events, Florida residents are at risk of a challenging and longer recovery because of the two storms’ compounding effects.Five Ways Communities Can Strengthen Their Workforce and Prepare for a Climate-Forward Future As the climate crisis escalates, California’s Sierra San Joaquin region is investing in high-quality green jobs and building a workforce to meet its climate goals.For Dockworkers and Other Supply Chain Workers, Improving Job Quality Will Require More Than Wage Increases The recent dockworkers strike highlights the job quality challenges of supply chain workers nationwide.Improving Financial Stability for Renters through Partnerships Between Local Housing and Financial Empowerment Service Providers As renting costs continue to rise faster than wages, partnerships that provide rental assistance, eviction prevention, and financial counseling services could help renters work toward housing and financial stability in the short and long terms.How North Carolina Can Address Housing Challenges After Hurricane Helene To ensure western North Carolina residents can return home after Hurricane Helene, policymakers and other organizations must prioritize an equitable, resilient housing recovery.Diversifying the Health Care Workforce can Reduce Black Infant Mortality Rates As Black infant mortality remains disproportionately high, a growing body of evidence confirms that diversifying the health care workforce can reduce rates.
