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West Virginia’s July flash floods show how rural disasters bring distinct challenges that require tailored responses.
More Than 75 Percent of Americans Now Support Baby Bonds—an Increase from 2025 Support grew across political affiliations and income groups, signaling broad interest in asset-building policies for children.How Philanthropy Can Help Protect K-12 Data Amid Federal Education Policy Shifts As federal and state policy landscapes continue to evolve, the need for proactive, coordinated approaches to protecting K–12 education data will only grow.How Out-of-Pocket Spending Caps in Traditional Medicare Could Affect Beneficiary and Program Spending Under the proposed $5,000 cap, more than 4 million traditional Medicare beneficiaries would see lower cost-sharing obligations, with beneficiaries who have spending above the cap saving $6,470 on average.As Policymakers Aim for 1 Million Apprentices, They Should Uphold Program Quality A framework for developing apprenticeship policy that doesn’t sacrifice quality and supports growth.West Virginia Flash Floods Require Recovery Strategies Tailored for Rural Communities West Virginia’s July flash floods show how rural disasters bring distinct challenges that require tailored responses.Proposed HUD Work Requirements Could Put Residents in Public and Assisted Housing at Risk of Housing Instability The proposed rule would allow housing providers to implement work requirements and time limits for housing assistance, which could make it more difficult for residents, including disabled residents, to remain stably housed.
