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Data centers’ effects on housing vary widely based on location and local market conditions.
Are Data Centers Worsening America’s Housing Crisis? Data centers’ effects on housing vary widely based on location and local market conditions.Three Data Strategies to Sustain Public Safety Gains After ARPA Funding Expires Three data strategies for local leaders to consider as they decide which programs and services to maintain, scale back, or cut as American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding expires in December 2026.Jobs Don’t Pay Enough to Make Most Counties Affordable for Young Families The average wage isn’t enough to cover basic needs for a single parent and two children in 99 percent of counties.Green Card Processing Delays Could Leave Refugees Waiting Indefinitely to Become Eligible for Medicaid As of October 1, many refugees are no longer eligible for Medicaid until they obtain a green card.The Community Reinvestment Act’s High-Cost Threshold Should Go Down, Not Up The Community Reinvestment Act threshold should be lowered to 35 percent to reach more households, not raised as is currently being considered.After Hurricane Isaias, Gulf Coast Officials Will Need to Prioritize Three Likely Health Challenges The experiences of Gulf Coast residents suggest that health outcomes are shaped by much more than access to medical care.