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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.
Who Governs the Community Disaster Resilience Zones? Nearly 900 governments—including county, municipal, and township governments—include a community disaster resilience zone, which could lead to overlapping administrative responsibilities.When Given Cash, Young Men Increase Healthy Behavior Direct cash transfers paired with after-school programming can help young men live healthier and happier lives.Climate Planning Has Left Out Disabled People in Rural Areas. Here’s How to Fix That. One in 3 adults in rural America has a disability. Here’s what’s needed to advance equitable climate outcomes for them.Expanding Down Payment Assistance Awareness Could Help More People Afford a Home More than 1,600 programs offer down payment assistance nationwide, but many new homebuyers don’t know they may be eligible for assistance.Considering the Impacts of Federal Infrastructure Investments on Racial Equity Historically, federally funded infrastructure has reinforced patterns of disinvestment rooted in systemic racism, but with large new investments in infrastructure, policymakers can improve conditions and repair communities.Reducing Subsidized Child Care Costs Can Help Families during a Crisis Most states and territories reduced Child Care Development Fund copayments to $0 for some period during the pandemic, which helped alleviate financial burdens on families using subsidized child care—a strategy that could also help in future crises.
