Articles and analysis on today's issues
DC business leaders praise the District’s innovative, family-friendly child care policies and offer recommendations for how the child care and business sectors can overcome persistent affordability challenges.
The Predicted Foreclosure Surge Likely Won’t Happen, Even among Financially Vulnerable Borrowers Loss mitigation policies and substantial housing equity can keep foreclosures at bay in most states.Forgiving PLUS Debt for Low-Income Parent Borrowers Forgiving federal loans made to parents who have no chance of being able to repay them would relieve pressure on thousands of low-income households.It’s Time to Modernize the American Apprenticeship System What would it take to scale up the apprenticeship system without sacrificing quality?What Will It Take to Support 5.5 Million More Senior Renters by 2040? The nation’s current housing policy isn't equipped for a sharp rise in senior renters.Expanding ACA Marketplace Premium Tax Credits Could Reduce Financial Hardship and Increase Health Insurance Coverage for Millions of Households H.R. 369 could increase the number of people with health insurance and reduce health care–related financial burdens for those already enrolled.Strengthening Paid Leave Policies Could Yield Positive Work and Health Outcomes The COVID-19 pandemic has shown people respond differently to a health shock. For workers experiencing extended hardship, return to work services are vital.