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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.
If we had a more equitable DC… What would it mean if the District of Columbia was more equitable and the residents east of the Anacostia River could participate, prosper, and reach their full potential in DC?Data Walks: Getting data into the community’s hands This innovative approach to reviewing data was more engaging to participants, less intimidating, and more focused on each person’s lived experience.The promise and performance of all-payer rate setting: Just what the doctor ordered? Maryland tested a system in which health care payers pay a fixed sum that creates an annual global budget for a given hospital—with promising results.AHRQ is vital to health policy research Without AHRQ data, our analyses of policy related to the ACA, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program would be seriously hampered.Six new insights about Americans’ borrowing habits How do Americans use debt throughout their lifetime? We recently examined the credit records of more than 5 million consumers to find out.Antidepressants and the ACA: Is your prescription covered and how hard is it to find out? Antidepressants are the most commonly used prescription drugs for adults 18 to 44. But coverage under the Affordable Care Act varies widely by state.