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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.
Incarcerated People Need Priority Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine Prisons and jails are the sites of some of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks in the country.For Most Workers, the Latest COVID-19 Vaccine Developments Won’t Mean Protection Just Yet Black, Native American, and Hispanic/Latinx workers are more likely to work in person and in close proximity to others, putting them at greater risk of contracting COVID-19.How Jurisdictions Can Keep Youth Out of the Deep End of Local Juvenile Justice Systems Strong evidence shows the harmful effects incarceration can have on young people for the rest of their lives.Four Lessons for Cities to Help Advance Equitable Transportation during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond Black, Indigenous, and people of color; people with disabilities; the elderly; and people with irregular work schedules often face significant barriers to finding safe and affordable means of transportation to work.How the New Administration Can Use Evidence-Based Policymaking to Improve Program Performance and Effectiveness A new administration offers new opportunities to incorporate evidence-based policymaking to strengthen policies to help people.A National Paid Sick Leave Policy Could Provide a Lifeline for Americans during and after COVID-19 When the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ends on December 31, millions of Americans will be faced with the dilemma of losing a paycheck or going to work while sick.
