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Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could cause some DC-area families to lose an average of $187 in monthly benefits.
For many, tax reform will make renting more attractive than owning a home Due to changes in the tax code, renting will look more attractive to many Americans in 2018 and beyond.Black doctoral students face financing problems even without a tax on tuition benefits Controversy over a provision in the tax overhaul bill put a spotlight on how graduate students finance their education.Why we need to expand, not restrict, access to housing assistance Only one in five renter households who qualify for public housing receive the help they need.Why criminal justice reform must address long prison terms The first episode of Urban’s new podcast explores the research on long prison terms and mass incarceration.Worker protection policies should adapt to the changing structure of employment More businesses are outsourcing activities and using contract, temporary, and other contingent workers.2017 in review: Urban Wire blog posts that made an impact In 2017, Urban Institute researchers nimbly responded to pressing questions as they arose.
