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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.
The State of Data Disaggregation for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Groups Recent federal efforts to disaggregate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander data have led to a better understanding of inequities, but data gaps persist.Three Ways to Equitably Advance Local Climate Action and Economic Development With billions of dollars in federal funding available to communities, local officials pursuing climate action and economic development should consider how to incorporate an equity lens into their planning, engagement, and funding strategiesHow to Address Medical Debt Burdens in Immigrant Communities An Urban analysis of medical debt in Colorado offers policymakers evidence of medical debt accumulation in immigrant-dense communities and promising strategies for alleviating it.As Women Leaders in Transit Gain Ground in Representation, Many Face the Glass Cliff Women newly appointed to heads of transit agencies following scandal need adequate resources and supports to succeed.Curbing Rural Prison Demand and Responsibly Closing Prisons As states close prisons in rural communities, how can policymakers and advocates replace lost jobs and restore lost economic activity?Changing Real Estate Agent Fees Will Help All Buyers and Sellers but Will Help Some More Than Others As the National Association of Realtors settles recent class-action lawsuits, real estate agent commissions will have to change, but we predict a seller-paid model will remain the preferred option.
