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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.
Does reviewing clemency petitions cost too much? Let’s take a second look Reviewing those petitions doesn't come cheap, but leaving people in prison for unnecessarily long sentences costs the federal government even more.How government can adopt a venture capital mindset to drive social change Venture capitalism helped startups like Uber and Airbnb massively expand their services. Can it help programs that address problems such as recidivism and homelessness too?Evaluating Hillary Clinton’s plan to connect housing to opportunity In a speech on ending systemic racism yesterday in Harlem, Clinton presented a $125 billion plan to assist poor and minority communities.One day, two new pay for success projects As of this morning, two new projects in Connecticut and South Carolina have boosted the number of active pay for success projects in the United States to 11.Nevada and South Carolina are economically different, too If Nevada and South Carolina are not on the complete opposite end of the economic spectrum compared with Iowa and New Hampshire, they’re clearly on the other half.How can services for families with children in Choice Neighborhoods be improved? The program’s primary goal is to improve housing, but supportive services should also address families’ other needs throughout the relocation process.
