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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.
If Repurposed for Their Intended Use, Guarantee Fees Can Help Advance Racial Equity in Housing How the repurposing of guarantee fees can support affordable housing and underserved market priorities.COVID-19 Relief Legislation Offers a Historic Opportunity to Support the ECE Workforce How stimulus funding can support evidence-based improvements to the well-being of the ECE workforce.States Can Pursue Policies to Make Child Care More Accessible during Nontraditional Hours Families working nontraditional hours face challenges finding child care, and child care services they do use tend to receive less support from public funds.How Federal and State Leaders Can Reach Immigrants and Build Their Trust in the Safety Net Federal and state policymakers can work to ensure worries based on immigration status do not deter immigrant families from seeking help for which they qualify.The Pandemic Is Making It Difficult for Mom-and-Pop Landlords to Maintain Their Properties Assistance could be a lifeline for many tenants and landlords, providing vital funding for much-needed preservation of their homes and properties.The FHFA Has a Small Window to Enact a Policy to Create a More Equitable Housing Finance System Could extending a fee help the FHFA fund more affordable housing?