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Ensuring federal data and statistical agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics remain open, independent, and objective is essential to economic growth and prosperity.
“Avenues of Hope”: How CDFIs Are Supporting Opportunity in Indian Country To support economic opportunity on reservations and within Native communities, government and investors could begin by tackling structural barriers and knowledge gaps and meeting communities’ needs for flexible capital.A Coalition in Rochester, New York, Shows How Local Groups Can Encourage Cities to Promote an Inclusive Recovery The North Star Coalition is using evidence and capitalizing on unprecedented federal funding opportunities to promote an inclusive recovery from the pandemic.The Pandemic Response Led to an Unprecedented Increase in Federal Spending on Children Federal pandemic relief led to an unprecedented increase in spending on children, but the gains will not be sustained without further legislation.How Milwaukee Can Create More Equitable Investment Flows Over the past two decades, Milwaukee has struggled to access investment compared with its peer cities, especially in neighborhoods of color and high-poverty neighborhoods.A Chance to Improve Free Community College If a universal free community college program is implemented, policymakers should carefully consider potential changing enrollment patterns, their associated implications on education equity, and how to mitigate any potential negative effects.How Are Cities Planning to Use State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for Their Housing Needs? Cities’ diverse and creative plans reveal the scope of housing needs and local urgency to find funding for solutions.
