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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.
Leveraging Underused Transit Properties Could Produce More Affordable Housing If used effectively, low-cost federal loans and no-cost land transfers of federal assets can enable local leaders to prioritize affordable housing projects and increase transit ridership.Promoting Equitable Wildfire Recovery in Lahaina: Four Lessons for Local Leaders, from Colorado’s Marshall Fire As Lahaina local leaders embark on a years-long recovery process, they need to consider who they’re including in recovery decisions and who might be left behind.More Transparency in Lender Mortgage Rates Could Make Homeownership More Affordable Research shows that borrowers with the same characteristics are often offered different interest rates, but few borrowers consider more than one lender to find the best offer during the homebuying process.Rethinking Title Insurance Could Dramatically Lower Costs for Homebuyers Title insurance adds about $2,000 at closing for the median homebuyer, which could be reduced dramatically.Assaults on Transit Workers Have Tripled in the Past 15 Years. Income Inequality and Societal Tensions Have Contributed. An increase in assaults on transit workers has contributed to operator shortages, preventing many agencies from offering high-quality transit services.Proposed Census Changes Would Drastically Undercount Disabled Americans An accurate estimate is critical to ensuring adequate federal funding for programs that support people with disabilities.
