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DC business leaders praise the District’s innovative, family-friendly child care policies and offer recommendations for how the child care and business sectors can overcome persistent affordability challenges.
A New Supreme Court Decision Could Threaten Access to Reproductive Health Care The US Supreme Court’s ruling in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic could prevent Medicaid beneficiaries from suing to enforce the free choice of provider provision, potentially limiting access for reproductive care in South Carolina and other states.How “Trump Accounts” Measure Up to the Evidence in Early Wealth-Building Policy Trump accounts aim to begin the savings journey for America’s children, but without a centralized savings plan, additional federal deposits, or outreach, those most in need would be less likely to benefit from the program.A New Approach to Helping Local Governments Navigate Generative AI This three-tier model helps local governments identify AI tools that meet their needs and helps them understand the capacity and guardrails they need to use those tools responsibly and effectively to serve residents.How the CWCOT Program Could Deliver Even More Benefits to the FHA, Borrowers, and Homeowners Facing Foreclosure The CWCOT program saves the Federal Housing Administration money, supports homeowners facing foreclosure, and quickly brings affordable housing to market. Small changes to the program could make it even more effective.Head Start Feeds Almost 800,000 Kids Every Day. A Proposed Funding Change Puts That at Risk Head Start doesn’t just help families with low incomes find child care—it’s a vital source of daily nutrition. But a proposed change to the program’s funding would weaken its ability to fight child food insecurity over time.Escalating Immigration Policies Threaten California Immigrant Families Many California immigrant families reported concerns about engaging in essential activities such as going to work or taking children to school before the new administration took office, and mental health, basic needs, and legal supports are needed to help mitigate harm.
