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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.
Which borrowers should be exempt from making payments on student loans? Policymakers are divided on how much student loan borrowers should pay, and for how long, based on their income.How can local leaders harness technology and data to improve access to opportunity? Understanding both the opportunities and challenges created by technological advancements is critical to ensuring these changes don't leave some people behind.Expanding the “public charge” rule jeopardizes the well-being of immigrants and citizens A draft rule would require immigration officials to forecast an applicant's future reliance on public benefits.A housing survey reveals five trends about American pet owners Over the past four years, households have become less likely to have kids and more likely to have pets.Rural communities need more affordable rental housing Fifty-four million rural residents live in areas with a severe or moderately severe need for the production of more affordable rental housing.What we learned from forecasting state prison populations Urban Institute’s Prison Population Forecaster shows how policy changes could impact racial disparities, costs, and the size of prison populations.
