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Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could cause some DC-area families to lose an average of $187 in monthly benefits.
America’s public housing program faces an uncertain future Many housing authorities are facing the hard reality that they may not be able to keep their buildings open.Work requirement policies must consider parents’ need for child care For parents in states that are expanding work requirements, the inability to seek education and training can have serious repercussions.Nine ways to improve postincarceration health care access Newly released people face medical, mental health, and substance use problems that can lead to unemployment or reincarceration.Digital payments in transportation can help developing cities drive economic growth Public transit is both a challenge and an opportunity for cities in developing markets to expand the global economy.Using the Higher Education Act to spur change to K-12 education The Higher Education Act does not govern K–12 education, but it does affect teacher preparation programs.Penalizing immigrants for obtaining Medicaid coverage puts child and family well-being at risk Significant evidence documents the spillover benefits of parental Medicaid coverage on children’s health and well-being.
