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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.
High-Debt, Low-Earning Master’s Degrees Are Widespread at Private Nonprofit Universities New Urban Institute analysis shows master’s programs at private nonprofit universities make up a disproportionate share of graduate degree programs that lead to high debt-to-earnings ratios.Though Most Mom-and-Pop Landlords Plan to Raise Rent Under Market Rates, Many Tenants Will Still Struggle Financially Nearly three-quarters of small landlords plan to increase rent in their units within the next year.Better Census Data on Children of Immigrants Would Help Them and the Nation One in four US children has an immigrant parent, meaning they’re more likely to encounter structural barriers that cause them to be undercounted in the census.How Forgiveness Could Support the Student Loan Restart By tying student loan forgiveness to borrowers reconnecting with their loan servicers, President Biden can ease the transition back toward loan repayments.A New Fee May Threaten Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s Single Security The Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security has saved taxpayers money and paved the way for long-term reform, but a new fee on commingled securities could put the security at risk.To Drive Systemic Change, Federal Infrastructure Policies Need to Move from Best Practices to Next Practices The influx of federal recovery funding creates the opportunity for states and localities to embed outcomes of equity, climate resilience, and economic health in recovery efforts.
