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In this article, we explain nonprofits’ role in thriving communities, the amount of funding nonprofits receive from government sources, and the government funding challenges nonprofits were facing before the shutdown.
AI and Machine Learning Are Shaping the Future of Public Transit AI and machine learning could transform the transit industry by enhancing safety, operational efficiency, and rider experience while addressing challenges such as affordability and cleanliness.How the New Federal Financial Aid Formula Affected Pell Grants New data show that changes to the federal student aid eligibility calculation increased the number of students receiving Pell grants and the size of the average award while relatively fewer undergraduates took on student loans.Mobile Homes Are Vulnerable to Climate Extremes. Here’s What Policymakers Can Do Before the Next Disaster The more than 1.2 million mobile homes located throughout the US are uniquely vulnerable to climate extremes, but policymakers can help increase the resilience of these homes while preserving their affordability.The Implications of Shrinking the Federal Workforce by DOGE’s Recommended 75 Percent Smaller areas and areas with military bases are likely to see unemployment rise if the federal workforce is cut by 75 percent.Amid Record-High Parent Stress, Early Childhood Home Visiting Programs Can Offer Some Relief Nearly half of parents of minors report their stress is completely overwhelming on most days—a rate double that of adults without children. What interventions can help?The Los Angeles Wildfires Pose Great Health and Housing Risks, Especially for People with Disabilities Disaster recovery efforts often fail to meet the housing and health needs of disabled people, so Los Angeles city officials will need to make a conscious effort to support disabled residents displaced by the wildfires.
