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DC policymakers considering TOPA changes should understand the implications for owners and renters of two-to-four-unit rental buildings.
Still learning: What Hurricanes Harvey and Irma reveal about US disaster policy A Q&A with Carlos Martin, who says the past weeks highlight our need to improve disaster mitigation and resilience planning.Five take-aways from the evidence-based policymaking report to Congress Last week marked an important milestone in how the federal government might use and build evidence in the future.If we all believe in the American dream, why is DACA controversial? Polling suggests that our collective belief in the American dream is fractured—or worse.Is jail growth only a plight in cities? How small and rural counties are tackling jail reform A report by the Vera Institute of Justice reveals that rural counties are one of the main drivers of jail growth across the country.Knowing the state and local story: How targeted data can support children’s access to preschool National numbers on preschool enrollment can obscure what is happening within individual states and municipalities.Preventing teen pregnancy can help prevent poverty In July, the Department of Health and Human Services said it will eliminate funding for 81 programs focused on preventing teen pregnancy.