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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.
Experts agree: Modernizing the FHA is critical to effective housing finance reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac draw more scrutiny, but the Federal Housing Administration is also central to housing finance reform.Affluent households owe the most student debt Student loan borrowers aren't necessarily less well off than those without student debt.Shocking drop in life expectancy shows the US is still in bad health Why did US life expectancy decline for a second year in a row?Large uncertainty under the PROSPER Act’s proposed student loan accountability metric The House Republicans' bill proposes a substantial change to the way colleges are held accountable for the outcomes of their student borrowers.Will stricter education requirements for early childhood educators hurt teacher diversity? Lower requirements have contributed to lower salaries for early childhood educators, compared to K–12 teachers.Three lessons that can help improve disaster relief efforts The second episode of Urban’s new podcast discusses needed updates to disaster preparedness and mitigation.
