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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.
Increasing the Child Tax Credit Could Drastically Reduce Child Poverty The pandemic has made some lawmakers reconsider the amount of credit available and the way it’s delivered.Five Ways Communities Can Ensure COVID-19 Vaccines Reach People Experiencing Homelessness It’s critical for communities to create a vaccination plan to reach all people experiencing homelessness—and not just people in shelters.Americans’ Credit Health Improved during the Pandemic, but There’s More to the Story Though forbearance and other policies may have temporarily stabilized credit health, there is reason for concern about other aspects of financial health.Immediate Actions Policymakers Could Take to Support the CC/ECE Workforce Without efforts to stabilize the child care field and to address the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis, we risk permanent job loss.Poverty Results from Structural Barriers, Not Personal Choices. Safety Net Programs Should Reflect That Fact. The social safety net is fundamentally inequitable.Policymakers Should Consider New Ways to Use Federal Dollars to Help K–12 Students Federal dollars make up a small share of K–12 education funding, at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has likely exacerbated existing inequities in student achievement. An influx of federal dollars could help.
