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DC policymakers considering TOPA changes should understand the implications for owners and renters of two-to-four-unit rental buildings.
A New Approach to Helping Local Governments Navigate Generative AI This three-tier model helps local governments identify AI tools that meet their needs and helps them understand the capacity and guardrails they need to use those tools responsibly and effectively to serve residents.How the CWCOT Program Could Deliver Even More Benefits to the FHA, Borrowers, and Homeowners Facing Foreclosure The CWCOT program saves the Federal Housing Administration money, supports homeowners facing foreclosure, and quickly brings affordable housing to market. Small changes to the program could make it even more effective.Head Start Feeds Almost 800,000 Kids Every Day. A Proposed Funding Change Puts That at Risk Head Start doesn’t just help families with low incomes find child care—it’s a vital source of daily nutrition. But a proposed change to the program’s funding would weaken its ability to fight child food insecurity over time.Escalating Immigration Policies Threaten California Immigrant Families Many California immigrant families reported concerns about engaging in essential activities such as going to work or taking children to school before the new administration took office, and mental health, basic needs, and legal supports are needed to help mitigate harm.The Trump Administration Has Proposed $27 Billion in Cuts by Block Granting Housing Assistance. That Could Worsen the Housing Affordability Crisis. The president’s budget proposed combining five federal housing assistance programs into one block grant—a move that would immediately and dramatically reduce the number of assisted households.How Local Leaders Can Create Inclusive Convenings for Refugee Workforce Efforts In Louisville, the workforce development board KentuckianaWorks is using a unique approach to building relationships between employers and refugees and motivating the collective action needed to improve refugees’ access to high-quality jobs.