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As data centers see a surge in demand because of generative AI, Henrico County, Virginia, shows how local governments can turn the economic gains of this new industry into sustainable funding for affordable housing.
Massachusetts gave GE a “mega-deal” to move, but did it matter? To convince GE to relocate to Boston, state and local government collaborated to offer the company millions of dollars in incentives.Has the black-white disparity in death rates for older adults really disappeared? A new CDC report suggests that the black-white disparity in death rates has vanished. But the real story on mortality trends is more nuanced.Global development demands a data revolution that will make change happen, not just track it To accommodate a growing number of largely poor urban dwellers, we need to use data in ways that will make change happen.How research can help us understand the relationship between fair lending and healthy cities In a recent decision, the Supreme Court held that cities can sue lenders for predatory lending practices.Year-round Pell grants are a good first step, but there’s more to do Pell grant recipients can now receive up to one-and-a-half full grants over the course of a year so they don’t have to take the summer off.The charitable deduction is safe, but tax reform could still hurt charitable giving Three proposed changes to the federal income tax could depress charitable giving, despite a plan to keep the charitable deduction.
