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As data centers see a surge in demand because of generative AI, Henrico County, Virginia, shows how local governments can turn the economic gains of this new industry into sustainable funding for affordable housing.
Homeownership Will Look Much Different across States in 2040. How Does Your State Rank? Between 2020 and 2040, homeownership trends will vary widely among states.Can Place-Based Investments Like New Markets and Opportunity Zones Help Low-Income Neighborhoods and Residents? New Markets Tax Credit can contribute to significant economic growth, but program improvements could ensure they help incumbent residents of low-income neighborhoods.The Post-9/11 GI Bill Underserves Apprentices. Here Are Three Ways It Can Do Better. Ensuring veteran apprentices are fairly compensated, housed, and well equipped for this new labor market would not only benefit apprentices, but also employers and America as a whole.Police Traffic Stops Have Little to Do with Public Safety Traffic stops are now one of the most common acts of policing, and they disproportionately impact Black people and other people of color.Making FHA Small-Dollar Mortgages More Accessible Could Make Homeownership More Equitable The FHA’s mission is to provide mortgages to creditworthy borrowers who are underserved, but evidence suggests that FHA support for small-dollar mortgages needs improvingThe American Families Plan Comes with a Modest Price Tag for Paid Leave but a Large Impact for Workers Initial estimates from the administration suggest its proposal for paid leave will cost about $225 billion over 10 years. This is much lower than previous estimates of the FAMILY Act.
