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West Virginia’s July flash floods show how rural disasters bring distinct challenges that require tailored responses.
What drives state and local government spending where you live? We calculated what spending would be if each state spent exactly the same amount per workload factor such as per kid or mile of highway in a state—and how far off they actually are.TPC launches beta website In a few weeks, the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center will launch a new website. Starting today, the site is running in “beta,” and we invite you to give feedback.Why women’s access to safe public transportation is key to sustainable development To take advantage of better education and employment opportunities, women in developing countries need access to safe public transportation first.Many data sources are becoming less reliable. Can we still use them responsibly? At what point does it become irresponsible for researchers to use data sources that may no longer paint an accurate picture?How the Urban Institute is working to improve long-term care financing One in seven is adults is likely to need long-term care for five years or more. But at a cost of at least $250,000, it’s far beyond affordable for most.The qualified mortgage rule hasn’t chilled lending The rule has had little impact on the availability of mortgage credit because the market had already changed well before the rule took effect.
