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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.
How the Federal Government Can Support Cities and Counties Limited by State Preemption Laws: The Case of Municipal Broadband Municipal broadband is one example of how the federal government can promote local policy innovation, even in states that tend to preempt a broader range of local laws.Effective New Investments in Children Start with Understanding Current Public Spending Our State-by-State Spending on Kids Dataset offers the most comprehensive account of public spending on children available, and it gives state and federal administrators the data they need to make informed decisions amid pandemic relief.Three Ways States and Localities Can Get Rental Assistance to People Faster How states and localities can get funds out to residents facing evictions when the moratorium is lifted.The Benefits and Challenges of Designing a Cost Study with Community Partners The pros and cons of using a community-engaged approach to co-design a cost study with local partners.Food Sovereignty Can Advance Racial Equity and Climate Resilience Three strategies to expand food sovereignty in order to advance food security, racial equity, and climate resilience.Nine Ways to Strengthen Program Evaluations by Centering Community Voice Insights into how a community-based approach can strengthen research and create equitable evaluation processes.