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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.
Do state spending differences create an unequal playing field for children? Wide disparities in public investment raise concerns about whether children nationwide are on equal footing when pursuing the American Dream.Mortgage lending in Indian Country has jumped, but land policies remain a barrier The legal status of land in Indian Country is complicated and makes obtaining mortgages difficult.To ensure green finance is really “green,” tie financing to results Though many consider all green finance innovative, most instruments are conventional and could be improved by a heightened emphasis on results.“Fixing” the budget process will only make matters worse Avoiding a government shutdown is now considered success, but the budget process is not the problem.We need to know more about block grant programs to improve them Proposed for elimination, the Community Development Block Grant has been a major source of flexible funds aimed at helping low-income people.Puerto Rico’s Medicaid program needs emergency treatment Puerto Rico’s Medicaid program is rapidly running out of money, which puts the health of 1.3 million participants at risk.
