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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.
Mapping the Hispanic Homeownership Gap Of 100 US cities analyzed, only 2 in Texas have closed the gap between white and Hispanic homeownership rates.Why Hospitals and Health Systems Are Becoming Impact Investors Kaiser Permanente recently announced an investment of $200 million to address the affordable housing crisis.How Uncertainty Surrounding the “Public Charge” Rule Leads to Hardship for Immigrant Families Interviews with 25 adults in immigrant families reveal the unique challenges posed by fear and misinformation.How Can We Minimize the Disruption of Political Transition in Developing Countries? Kenya's disputed 2017 elections created long periods of uncertainty across Kenya’s national and local government.Minnesotans Who Lost Jobs Reveal Instability of Low-Wage Work A new report explores how workers in low-wage fields in Minnesota experience challenges to work stability.Single Security Helps Today’s Housing Finance System and Lays the Groundwork for Tomorrow's The creation of the UMBS is an important step forward in the current system.