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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.
Why we created an open-source Social Security data tool What's the difference between public data and open data? To be "open," data need to be easily accessible to as wide an audience as possible.Five important facts about homeless youth Many cities this month will conduct an annual count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless youth on a single night. What do we know about these youth?What to expect during tonight’s State of the Union address We can’t say for sure what President Obama will discuss in his final State of the Union address tonight, but a few issues are likely to make the cut.Three bipartisan ideas for gun violence prevention Tonight’s State of the Union is a perfect opportunity to lay out a fresh vision for reducing gun violence while respecting the rights of responsible owners.Selling distressed loans to private investors helps borrowers and government HUD has come under fire for its pilot program, but selling underwater mortgages to investors minimizes FHA losses and helps borrowers avoid foreclosure.Defining pay for success Our researchers laid out how to understand evidence, funding, philanthropy, service provision, and governance within pay for success projects.