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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.
Addressing Power Inequity in Research to Create Change If the promise of research is improved lives and more equitable policy, how can we ensure our methods uphold those priorities from beginning to end?To Stay Stably Housed, Renters Need $16 Billion per Month in Housing Support during the COVID-19 Crisis New data show how much it would take to alleviate cost burden for renters when COVID-19 relief expires.Federal COVID-19 Provider Relief Funds: Following the Money As HHS moves to release more aid, it will be important to continue to track what criteria are used in developing future allocations.Lessons from the Great Recession to Help Congress Get Americans Back to Work Three lessons from the 2007-2009 Great Recession can help the workforce recover.What Police Spending Data Can (and Cannot) Explain amid Calls to Defund the Police At the least, spending data can help advocates and policymakers understand reforms’ fiscal opportunities and parameters.