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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.
Closing the Homeownership Gap Will Require Rooting Systemic Racism Out of Mortgage Underwriting People of color face greater barriers in acquiring mortgages, which helps sustain the racial homeownership gap.Proposed Changes in Reconciliation Bill Would Expand Universal Free Meals but Might Complicate K–12 Funding Adopting a measure of student poverty that does not hinge on school meal applications would allow states to prioritize getting free meals to all students without the fear of losing data that helps target resources for low-income students.Equitable Climate Adaptation Requires Accounting for Disparities in Exposure and Resources How can policymakers ensure adaptation works best for everyone?To Make Effective Rural Infrastructure Investments, Give Local Institutions a Seat at the Table Policymakers deploying federal resources must understand and respect the landscape of local actors that shape rural power structures.Investing in Data and Technology Can Advance Local Criminal Justice Reform and Racial Equity With data and technology, local ogranizations can dentify community safety needs, improve services for those affected by criminal justice systems, and inform advocacy efforts and policy decision making.What Free Community College Means for Students Who Already Have It The first-dollar design ensures all students receive similar benefits and that any existing grant aid can be preserved to cover students’ living expenses.
