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DC business leaders praise the District’s innovative, family-friendly child care policies and offer recommendations for how the child care and business sectors can overcome persistent affordability challenges.
The Pandemic Is Worsening. Understanding Why It’s Hitting Some States Harder Than Others Will Be Key for Recovery. A new tool shows how each state’s budget and economic conditions are changing during this crisis—and what might be needed for recovery.Apprenticeships Can Revitalize the American Workforce. The German Company Working on a COVID-19 Vaccine Shows How. BioNTech offers a notable blueprint for other companies by taking a forward-looking approach to investing in the skills of its technical staff.California's Prop 17 Just Restored Voting Rights to People on Parole. Lessons from Other States Can Help With Implementation. The 2020 election affirmed that every vote counts and every voice matters. Enacting and effectively implementing voting rights restoration policies is a critical way to protect the rights, voice, and dignity of people involved in the justice system.Some Borrowers Navigate toward Lower Monthly Payments during Student Loan Pause A small share of borrowers, particularly younger borrowers, appear to have lowered their expected monthly payments.It’s Time to Declare Racism a Public Health Issue There's no single way to heal the trauma caused by centuries of a systemically racist society. But declaring racism a public health issue is an important step.Mounting Pressures on Mom-and-Pop Landlords Could Spell Trouble for the Affordable Rental Market Landlords are facing increased vacancies, decreased rent collections, and more pressure to sell their properties.
