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As data centers see a surge in demand because of generative AI, Henrico County, Virginia, shows how local governments can turn the economic gains of this new industry into sustainable funding for affordable housing.
Guilty verdicts are not enough to restore faith in police Jason Van Dyke became the first Chicago police officer in 50 years to be found guilty of murder for an on-duty shooting.Mississippi’s work requirements don’t account for a varying labor market by race and geography Four maps illustrate geographic and racial disparities in economic opportunity across Mississippi.Which metro areas have the most opportunity for college graduates to use their degrees? A new Urban Institute analysis calculates the “mix-match” between the share of people with college education and the share of jobs that require it.Six things we learned from young adults experiencing gun violence in Chicago Of 345 young adults interviewed, one in three said they had carried a gun—almost all illegally.Rapid re-housing can help end children’s homelessness Children younger than 4 who experience homelessness are at increased risk for adverse health outcomes.Three ways states can boost the impact of new federal opioid legislation on Medicaid’s health homes program Federal opioid legislation was passed earlier this month and is awaiting the president’s signature.
