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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.
Should employers repay student loans or pay higher wages? Companies large and small are offering help pay student debt as a benefit. But what if some young employees would just prefer the cash?At the intersection of black, trans, and poor In 2015, at least 21 trans women were murdered; 19 of them were women of color.Maryland teams up with England to expand apprenticeships The Children’s Guild is partnering with British training providers who have expanded and improved apprenticeships in a range of occupations.TANF realities can hinder child care and job training support To move families toward self-sufficiency, TANF must allow for intensive services, basic education, skill development, and high-quality child care.Poor nutrition leaves kids vulnerable to lead poisoning—and not just in Flint The conversation about what to do about lead exposure has to include all the ways we may be underinvesting in the health of vulnerable children.Proposed earned income tax credit expansions could penalize marriage for many low-income workers From TaxVox: This move would not only provide a disincentive to marriage, it would be unfair to many already-married couples.
