Understanding how the government treats loans in its budget can unmask potential trade-offs between student loan cancellation and other policies to support the struggling economy, increase economic opportunity, and promote racial equity.
Urban Institute researchers explore a national policy option that would extend the paid sick leave mandate, which expired on December 31, and allow employers to anticipate paid sick leave costs and access federal reimbursement more quickly.
On Thursday, January 14, at 12:00 p.m. (EST), join experts for a discussion about how community engaged methods can amplify the power of people with lived experience in high-quality research.
The newly approved stimulus relief package extends the national eviction moratorium until January 31, 2021, and provides $25 billion in funds for emergency rental assistance. Three principles can help state and local leaders implement the assistance equitably and efficiently.
In March and April 2020, nearly 60 percent of Gen Z adults reported they or their families experienced job-related losses. More than a third were worried their families would face difficulties paying bills in the coming month.
