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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.
How the Social Sector’s Growing Support System Can Best Help It Thrive Improving the quality and financial stability of the social sector’s support system will help ensure it can thrive.Why Hazardous Train Derailments Happen, Who Pays, and How to Prevent Them The train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, shone a spotlight on the root causes of the dangers of high-hazard rail.Considerations for States Choosing Summer Meal Options for Students The current summer option only reaches 1 in 7 children. States have until April 1 to decide if they’ll choose additional options that could reach more students in need.Three Lessons for Local Governments Experimenting with Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies present unique opportunities and challenges to local governments, and our new research offers a roadmap for local officials considering such initiatives.Students of Color May Be Disproportionately Harmed by States’ Need-Based Aid Eligibility Requirements Need-based aid seeks to help students with lower incomes access and succeed in higher education, but eligibility requirements in some states may be preventing some students of color from receiving aid.Why Did Black and Latino Homeownership Increase During the Pandemic? Young, high-income, and educated Black and Latino homebuyers drove an increase in homeownership during the pandemic, but that growth has slowed amid high interest rates.
