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February 3, 2023 at 6:45 PM

Undocumented workers found relief in NY’s Excluded Worker Fund

Urban Institute Update Immigration Research Update Web Version New York’s Excluded Workers Fund  New York State’s Excluded Workers Fund (EWF) provided undocumented workers with the financial relief they did not qualify to rece…

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February 1, 2023 at 8:38 PM

Live with Urban: Exploring the Social Sector Infrastructure’s Current State and Future Needs

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Exploring the Social Sector Infrastructure’s  Current State and Future Needs Monday, February 27, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST Virtual Event …

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January 26, 2023 at 3:51 PM

Measuring racial and ethnic disparities in health care

Health Policy Center Also: Medicaid drug discounts Web Version Health Policy Update How to measure racial and ethnic health care disparities Efforts to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in health care need…

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January 19, 2023 at 12:32 PM

Addressing the racial wealth gap through corporate philanthropy

Urban Institute Update Also: A conversation on infrastructural racism Web Version Urban Institute Update Three ways corporate philanthropy can address the racial wealth gap Dismantling structural racism in commun…

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January 17, 2023 at 7:55 PM

Tune in Tomorrow! Using Real Estate to Grow Nonprofit Sustainability: A Case Study of Washington, DC’s Whitman-Walker

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Using Real Estate to Grow Nonprofit Sustainability: A Case Study of Washington, DC’s Whitman-Walker Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 …

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January 12, 2023 at 3:22 PM

Many immigrant families avoided public programs in 2021

Health Policy Center Also: Preventable hospitalizations Web Version Health Policy Update Immigration concerns continued to deter immigrant families with children from safety net programs in 2021 Despite the term…

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January 11, 2023 at 8:47 PM

Live with Urban - Using Real Estate to Grow Nonprofit Sustainability: A Case Study of Washington, DC’s Whitman-Walker

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Using Real Estate to Grow Nonprofit Sustainability: A Case Study of Washington, DC’s Whitman-Walker Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 …

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January 5, 2023 at 7:37 PM

Live with Urban - Using Real Estate to Grow Nonprofit Sustainability: A Case Study of Washington, DC’s Whitman-Walker

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Using Real Estate to Grow Nonprofit Sustainability: A Case Study of Washington, DC’s Whitman-Walker Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 …

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January 5, 2023 at 12:32 PM

How can policymakers help young adults cope with debt?

Urban Institute Update Short-term rental winners and losers Web Version Urban Institute Update What many young adults have in common with the first Gen Z congressperson Maxwell Frost was denied an apartment becau…

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December 29, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Best of health policy

Health Policy Center 2022 highlights Web Version Health Policy Update What will happen to Medicaid enrollees when continuous coverage requirements end? Urban researchers project up to 16 million people will lose…

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December 22, 2022 at 5:26 PM

Live with Urban - Using Real Estate to Grow Nonprofit Sustainability: A Case Study of Washington, DC’s Whitman-Walker

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Using Real Estate to Grow Nonprofit Sustainability: A Case Study of Washington, DC’s Whitman-Walker Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 …

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December 22, 2022 at 12:31 PM

Looking back at research that elevated the debate

Urban Institute Update 2022 highlights Web Version Urban Institute Update Research shows access to legal abortion improves women’s lives Continuing an unwanted pregnancy leads to more pregnancy-related deaths, ne…

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December 21, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Health care challenges for AANHPI adults with limited English proficiency

New research assesses limited English proficiency among AANPHI adults. Greetings— Growing interest in addressing health equity is fueling efforts to better understand the unique challenges faced by Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communi…

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December 19, 2022 at 8:33 PM

Immigrant families with and without children faced safety net program barriers in 2021

Urban Institute Update Immigration Research Update Web Version Immigrant families with and without children faced barriers to safety net programs in 2021 Two new Urban briefs find many immigrant families avoided key safety net…

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December 15, 2022 at 9:12 PM

Live with Urban - Using Real Estate to Grow Nonprofit Sustainability: A Case Study of Washington, DC’s Whitman-Walker

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Using Real Estate to Grow Nonprofit Sustainability: A Case Study of Washington, DC’s Whitman-Walker Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 …

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December 15, 2022 at 12:31 PM

Health coverage after the public health emergency

Health Policy Center Also: Financial assistance for Medicare enrollees Web Version Health Policy Update The impact of the COVID-19 public health emergency expiration on health coverage If the public health emerg…

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December 8, 2022 at 2:05 PM

How do you put research into action?

Urban Institute Update Supporting effective change Web Version A message from the president Dear friend, For more than 50 years, the Urban Institute has been a trusted source for changemakers seeking to improve l…

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December 8, 2022 at 12:32 PM

What influences plea bargain offers?

Urban Institute Update Also: USDOL Secretary Marty Walsh on tech apprenticeships Web Version Urban Institute Update What the research says about prosecutorial discretion in plea bargaining in Philadelphia Learn w…

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December 7, 2022 at 12:31 PM

Best of immigration policy research from 2022

Urban Institute Update Insights from the program on immigrants and immigration Web Version Immigrant families faced multiple barriers to safety net programs in 2021 For immigrant families with members eligible for safety net p…

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December 7, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Greater DC Update’s 2022 highlights

Greater DC Update A year of informing policy in the DC region Web Version Greater DC Update How did DC public schools avoid the worst of the COVID-19 school reopening debate? The DC school district’s test-to-ret…

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November 22, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Millions risk losing Medicaid coverage when renewal process changes

Health Policy Center Also: North Carolina Medicaid expansion Web Version Health Policy Update Most adults in Medicaid-enrolled families are unaware of Medicaid renewals resuming in the future Millions risk losin…

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November 22, 2022 at 12:31 PM

Advancing maternal health equity in southern states

Urban Institute Update Also: How inflation is affecting families of color Web Version Urban Institute Update Medicaid and maternal health in the South The US is facing a maternal mortality crisis, and southerners…

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November 17, 2022 at 12:31 PM

Connecting Indigenous culture with economic development

Urban Institute Update Celebrating Native American Heritage Month Web Version Celebrating Native American Heritage In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we’re highlighting how policies and practices can su…

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November 17, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Policies for Action announces new research hubs

Critical health and racial equity research is underway Web Version november special UpdatePolicies for Action is thrilled to announce five new research hubs that will investigate a variety of health and racial equity topics. T…

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November 16, 2022 at 9:45 PM

Mixed-status immigrant families express concerns and confusion about stimulus checks

Urban Institute Update Immigration Research Update Web Version Mixed-status families' experiences with the stimulus checks As the November 17 IRS Free File deadline to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit and several tax credits a…

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November 15, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Reaching undocumented immigrants

Urban Institute Update Also: Tax credit outreach to immigrant communities Web Version When researchers build trust, “hard-to-reach” undocumented communities aren’t so hard to reach Typical approaches to data collection often d…

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November 3, 2022 at 11:31 AM

Ending homelessness through supportive housing, not policing

Urban Institute Update Also: Why mortgage rates are rising Web Version Urban Institute Update Police don’t solve homelessness Investing in supportive housing addresses the root causes of homelessness and creates …

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October 27, 2022 at 11:31 AM

Disparities among who carries the most medical debt

Health Policy Center Also: Who treats patients of color differently? Web Version Health Policy Update Communities of color disproportionately suffer from medical debt Adults living in communities of color are mo…

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October 27, 2022 at 11:02 AM

Using IRS data to predict annual tax credits

Source of income protections and low-poverty neighborhoods Web Version October Update How well can limited data predict annual tax credits? The 2021 child tax credit (CTC) was highly effective at reducing childhood poverty and …

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October 20, 2022 at 4:21 PM

How private funders can improve complex systems

Urban Institute Update Also: Child tax credit outreach to Latine families Web Version Urban Institute Update ‘A jolt of energy’ to San Francisco’s homelessness response system The Chronic Homelessness Initiative’…

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October 19, 2022 at 4:18 PM

Live with Urban: Using Data to Advance Racial Equity in Local Communities

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Using Data to Advance Racial Equity in Local Communities Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. EDT  Virtual Event Join experts f…

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October 12, 2022 at 8:13 PM

Live with Urban: Using Data to Advance Racial Equity in Local Communities

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Using Data to Advance Racial Equity in Local Communities Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. EDT  Virtual Event Join experts f…

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October 7, 2022 at 2:20 PM

Live with Urban: Using Data to Advance Racial Equity in Local Communities

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Using Data to Advance Racial Equity in Local Communities Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. EDT  Virtual Event Join experts f…

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October 6, 2022 at 9:27 PM

Using data to increase financial security in DC

Greetings— There was an error in the previous link. You can access the dashboard here.  Apologies for the confusion. Sincerely,  Amy Elsbree Senior Director of External Affairs 202-261-5513 [email protected] @aelsbree U R B A N   I N S T I T U T E www.urban.org  …

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October 6, 2022 at 7:43 PM

Using data to increase financial security in DC

Greetings— The financial well-being of a community depends on residents’ ability to manage their daily finances, weather economic shocks, and pursue opportunities for upward mobility. With access to financial data at the local level, financial well-being advocates ca…

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October 6, 2022 at 11:31 AM

How research can be more equitable and inclusive

Urban Institute Update Also: How can we better prepare for climate migration? Web Version Urban Institute Update The latest version of the Do No Harm Guide: Community perspectives on data equity Hear from members…

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September 29, 2022 at 11:31 AM

Treatment experiences can vary by coverage type

Health Policy Center Also: Who treats patients of color differently? Web Version Health Policy Update Are publicly insured and uninsured patients more likely than other patients to be treated unfairly in health …

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September 22, 2022 at 11:31 AM

How can the US better prepare for climate disasters?

Urban Institute Update Also: Powering tribal economies through culture Web Version Urban Institute Update Five lessons from the aftermath of Hurricane Maria for communities preparing for climate migration Five ye…

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September 15, 2022 at 11:31 AM

Five reforms to expand coverage and affordability

Health Policy Center Also: The effects of freezing Medicaid disenrollment Web Version Health Policy Update Next steps in expanding coverage and affordability after making American Rescue Plan Act subsidies perma…

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September 8, 2022 at 11:31 AM

A new payment plan to help student loan borrowers

Urban Institute Update Also: Local facilitators are crucial to youth programs’ success Web Version Urban Institute Update What a new income-driven repayment (IDR) plan could mean for student loan borrowers The Bi…

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September 1, 2022 at 7:53 PM

Unprecedented analysis on the financial wellbeing of the community-based development organizations sector

Greetings— Community based development organizations (CBDOs) work to revitalize, develop, empower, and reinvest economically in disadvantaged communities. However, a new Urban Institute study of CBDOs' financial well-being finds that despite overall sector growth, cl…

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August 25, 2022 at 11:02 AM

The minimum wage's effects on health care

Health Policy Center Also: Helping immigrant families reach the safety net Web Version Health Policy Update How the minimum wage affects the health care of low-wage workers and their families Incremental minimum…

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August 23, 2022 at 6:29 PM

Not all parks are created equal

Urban Institute Update How communities can ensure parks are accessible for all residents Web Version “Not all parks are created equal”: how communities can ensure parks are accessible for all residents A recent Urban Institut…

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August 18, 2022 at 11:31 AM

Urban Institute launches the Housing Justice Hub

Urban Institute Update Also: Shifting power to community partners Web Version Urban Institute Update What would a structural overhaul of the housing system look like? Nationwide, people of color continue to face …

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August 17, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Helping immigrant families reach the safety net

Urban Institute Update Also: Excluded Workers Fund applicants tell their stories Web Version How did immigrant families in California navigate barriers to accessing safety net programs in 2021? Immigrant families faced unique …

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August 11, 2022 at 12:02 PM

How will the Inflation Reduction Act affect health coverage?

Health Policy Center Also: Health coverage fallout from letting the PTCs expire Web Version Health Policy Update Examining selected health provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act As Congress considers passage …

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August 11, 2022 at 11:31 AM

$2 million available for research to close the racial wealth gap

Policies for Action Medicaid as a buffer to pandemic-related health insurance loss Web Version August 2022 Newsletter How can public policy help build and sustain generational wealth?The racial wealt…

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August 8, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Immigrant families in California faced barriers to safety net in 2021

Urban Institute Update Immigrants and Immigration Policy Research Update Web Version Safety net programs for immigrant families in CaliforniaA new report from Urban Institute experts examines the barriers California immigrant …

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August 4, 2022 at 11:31 AM

What Kelley v. Becerra could mean for free preventive care access

Urban Institute Update Also: Supporting health care students and professionals of color Web Version Urban Institute Update Kelley v. Becerra challenges the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) preventive services requir…

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August 3, 2022 at 11:31 AM

Educational costs of gun violence in DC

Greater DC Update Also: Affordable housing linked to rise in property values Web Version Greater DC Update Exposure to gun violence takes a toll on education in Washington, DC Community-level gun violence exposu…

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