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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.
How Can Counties Create Housing Stability for Justice-Involved People? Counties can help bridge the housing and justice fields to improve reintegration and help people avoid justice-system involvement in the first place.An Equitable Return to Early Education Demands a Smart Approach to Data Together, current data, rigorous methods, and targeted resources can get American early education back on track.How Policymakers Can Ensure the COVID-19 Pandemic Doesn’t Widen the Racial Wealth Gap Closing the wealth gap requires short- and long-term policies that provide economic relief over the next year.The Predicted Foreclosure Surge Likely Won’t Happen, Even among Financially Vulnerable Borrowers Loss mitigation policies and substantial housing equity can keep foreclosures at bay in most states.Forgiving PLUS Debt for Low-Income Parent Borrowers Forgiving federal loans made to parents who have no chance of being able to repay them would relieve pressure on thousands of low-income households.It’s Time to Modernize the American Apprenticeship System What would it take to scale up the apprenticeship system without sacrificing quality?