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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.
Food Insecurity Has Improved since 2020, but the Work Isn't Done Yet Data show SNAP does not cover the cost of a low-income meal in 96 percent of US counties.Transforming the Civil Justice System Would Advance Equity for All Generative civil justice eliminates inequalities by creating accessible supports that give people what they need, when they need it, in a format they can use to resolve their issues.Improving Local Governments’ Capacities to Raise Revenue Could Boost Global Development Efforts Improving subnational resource mobilization will require building on international and local evidence and adapting to changing needs, realities, and opportunities.States Have an Opportunity to Strengthen College Grant Aid Programs The COVID-19 crisis creates a unique opportunity for policymakers to strengthen their states’ grant programs.