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Understanding more about young adults’ eligibility and participation in social safety net programs can inform efforts to support young adults during periods of instability.
States should answer a few questions before taxing e-cigarettes Should states tax e-cigarettes at all, and by how much? Should states impose a unit tax on the vape/e-cigarette or the refillable nicotine cartridges or both?Rentals in two- to four-unit buildings are more affordable, so why are they so hard to finance? These buildings are more likely to be owned by minorities and more affordable to very low-income families than other rental units.What the United Kingdom can teach us about affordable housing Both countries face rising rents and aging subsidized housing, but in the United Kingdom, housing is an entitlement and an essential part of the safety net.New Medicaid guidance could help people get much-needed health care after prison or jail The new mandatory enrollment policy simplifies reentry preparation and assistance as people transition from prisons and jails to their communities.Five things to know about pay for success legislation What could change for PFS under new legislation?Using evidence to understand how terminating USICH will affect efforts to end homelessness The US Interagency Council on Homelessness coordinates the federal government’s work to end homelessness by 2020.
