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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.
As California Expands Safety Net Eligibility for Immigrants, Community Organizations Are Playing a Pivotal Role Community organizations help immigrant families navigate barriers to safety net programs.TANF Isn’t Improving Participants’ Employment Outcomes. Could Sectoral Work Programs Be the Answer? Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) currently fails to improve the employment outcomes of its participants but sectoral work programs have shown promise as a potential avenue for states looking to improve the program.Promoting Equitable Digital Inclusion in Online CTE Courses To ensure equitable outcomes for students, career and technical education programs should promote digital inclusivity and provide supports to bridge the digital divide.A Safety Net of Income Supports Won’t End Financial Insecurity Alone. Addressing Wealth Gaps Is Just as Important. Addressing wealth gaps is a key, but missing, piece of the puzzle.Diversifying the US Health Care Workforce Isn’t Enough on Its Own Efforts to diversify the health care work force should be coupled with policies and practices that institutionalize equity and inclusionTo Efficiently and Equitably Fund Necessary Services, Local Governments in Developing Countries First Need to Overcome Political Barriers Reformers need evidence and examples to address political economy constraints. These research questions provide a starting point for governments, donors, and their partners to build that evidence base.
