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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.
When People Can’t Pay Their Rent, What Comes Next? To put an end to strikes, federal policymakers could respond by providing relief emergency rental assistance.The Great Recession’s Lessons on State and Local Aid’s Importance in Combating an Economic Downturn and Supporting Children As policymakers debate allocating state and local aid in the next stimulus package, they should consider how state and local budget cuts affected children’s development and helped prolong the slowdown after the last recession.Six Questions to Guide Your Pandemic Charitable Giving If you are in a position to give, here are six questions to consider as you think about which charities to support.Expanding Paid Sick Leave Could Help Combat the Coronavirus and Support Workers’ Economic Stability Research shows paid sick leave reduces the spread of disease, lowers worker absenteeism, and supports preventive medicine.Facts Matter, and Public Data Are Key "Good policymaking cannot tolerate the continuous chipping away of this important resource."
