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Combining dollar cutoffs with indexing changes fundamentally alters the structure and philosophy that have guided the Social Security program for the past 90 years.
After Catastrophic Flooding in Washington State, Three Factors Will Likely Shape Long-Term Recovery The areas hardest-hit by flooding in Washington state include a diverse set of communities, meaning recovery will need to balance a range of local needs and capacities.Amid Federal Safety Net Cuts, Maryland’s Approach to Fighting Child Poverty Offers a Path for Other States At a time when states have a growing role in meeting their residents’ needs, Maryland’s ENOUGH initiative offers a model for measuring progress.The DC Area Has an Affordability Problem, and Disruptions to Nonprofits’ Government Funding Could Worsen It Residents are grappling with increasing costs of living and income losses from federal workforce reductions. Cuts to nonprofits’ funding this year could make it harder for communities to access needed supports.HUD’s Family Unification Program Works—But How Communities Implement the Program Matters We offer four ways federal, state, and local policymakers can better implement the Family Unification Program and provide more children the opportunity to grow up in a safe, stable environment.Incarcerated Worker Cooperatives Are a Promising Step to Improving the Criminal Legal System Evidence shows incarcerated worker co-ops build skills, develop social capital and assets, lower recidivism rates, and generate long-term, community-wide benefits.How Local Governments Can Support Small Businesses Struggling with Economic Uncertainty and High Costs San Francisco offers an example model for other cities seeking to create the local regulatory environment necessary for small businesses to thrive.
