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As lawmakers develop legal frameworks for AI, they need a clearer understanding of how AI preemption—federal and state law overriding lower level AI rules—affects public interest and community well-being.
How FHLBanks Are Investing to Meet the Local Housing Needs and What More Is Needed This rise has been driven by the regional FHLBank System’s earnings and expanded voluntary commitments.Four Things DC’s New Mayor and Council Need to Know About Wealth Building Wealth building can’t be an afterthought; it gives people the opportunity to thrive and shapes city budgets.Three Things DC’s New Mayor and Council Need to Know About the DC Child Care Subsidy Program Incoming elected officials have an opportunity to build on recent improvements to DC’s child care subsidy program, which has helped families and providers alike.Homeownership Among Young Adults Has Fallen, and It’s Worse Than You Think The true homeownership rate among young adults is both significantly lower and has fallen more sharply than traditional calculations would suggest.Community Colleges That Align Career Pathways, Affordability, and Support Services Could See Higher Student Success Many colleges are already moving toward a more connected approach to student success, but with targeted supports, they could accomplish much more.Three Things DC’s New Mayor and Council Need to Know About the District’s Early Educator Compensation Program How the District can keep child care affordable for families while compensating the workforce that supports children’s development and futures.