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By Centering Households, Local Policymakers and Utilities Can Make Energy More Affordable and Resilient We offer three evidence-backed priorities local policymakers can embrace to better center households as they work alongside state energy commissions and utilities to reduce energy burdens and create a more resilient, efficient energy grid.Four Innovative Strategies for Improving Abuse Intervention Programs to Reduce Intimate Partner Violence Abuse intervention programs typically use a universal approach, but research suggests tailoring interventions could more effectively reduce intimate partner violence.After Catastrophic Flooding in Washington State, Three Factors Will Likely Shape Long-Term Recovery The areas hardest-hit by flooding in Washington state include a diverse set of communities, meaning recovery will need to balance a range of local needs and capacities.Amid Federal Safety Net Cuts, Maryland’s Approach to Fighting Child Poverty Offers a Path for Other States At a time when states have a growing role in meeting their residents’ needs, Maryland’s ENOUGH initiative offers a model for measuring progress.The DC Area Has an Affordability Problem, and Disruptions to Nonprofits’ Government Funding Could Worsen It Residents are grappling with increasing costs of living and income losses from federal workforce reductions. Cuts to nonprofits’ funding this year could make it harder for communities to access needed supports.HUD’s Family Unification Program Works—But How Communities Implement the Program Matters We offer four ways federal, state, and local policymakers can better implement the Family Unification Program and provide more children the opportunity to grow up in a safe, stable environment.
