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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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  Urban Institute :: Health Policy Center · [email protected]

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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  Urban Institute :: Events · [email protected]

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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  Urban Institute External Affairs · [email protected]

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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  Urban Institute :: Health Policy Center · [email protected]

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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  Urban Institute :: Health Policy Center · [email protected]

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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  Policies for Action · [email protected]

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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  Urban Institute :: Research Update · [email protected]

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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  Urban Institute :: Greater DC Update · [email protected]

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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  Urban Institute :: Health Policy Center · [email protected]

July 28, 2022 at 11:31 AM

Opportunities for using health plan data to advance equity

Health Policy Center Also: The future of women's health care Web Version Health Policy Update Collection of race and ethnicity data for use by health plans to close gaps Incomplete race and ethnicity data can hi…

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July 26, 2022 at 2:25 PM

Free preventive services improve access to health care

Urban Institute Update Health and Health Policy Research Update Web Version Free preventive services improve access to careA  new fact sheet from Urban Institute health care experts finds that providing free preventative servi…

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July 21, 2022 at 11:31 AM

Who gets paid time off?

Urban Institute Update Also: The fiscal state of the states Web Version Urban Institute Update Access to paid leave is lowest among the workers who need it most Gaps in access to paid time off leaves many working…

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  Policies for Action · [email protected]

July 19, 2022 at 11:31 AM

Funding opportunity: policy research to close the racial wealth gap

Policies for Action How can public policy help build and sustain generational wealth? Web Version Call for Proposals The racial wealth gap is a direct result of structural racism in America and is a ro…

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  Urban Institute :: Health Policy Center · [email protected]

July 14, 2022 at 4:56 PM

ARPA’s PTCs mostly benefit low-income populations

Health Policy Center Also: Sunsetting PTC enhancements Web Version Health Policy Update How well-targeted are the American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA) premium tax credits (PTCs)? Most of the additional ARPA PTCs go…

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July 7, 2022 at 11:31 AM

The economic harms of bans and strict limitations on abortion access

Urban Institute Update Also: Graduate degrees that lead to high debt and low earnings Web Version Urban Institute Update Roe’s reversal poses a disproportionate threat to Black women’s economic mobility Evidence …

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June 30, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Latest insights on how to achieve safer roads

Greetings — I thought you might be interested in a new blog series from Urban Institute transportation experts that explores policy trends and outcomes related to traffic fatalities and reduced vehicle emissions in the US and abroad. In three Urban Wire blog posts, …

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  Urban Institute :: Health Policy Center · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 11:31 AM

What county characteristics predict medical debt?

Health Policy Center Also: Qualifying for Medicare at age 60 Web Version Health Policy Update Predicting medical debt at the county level Seventy-nine out of 100 counties with the highest levels of medical debt…

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June 28, 2022 at 2:14 PM

Tune in Today! Giving Innovation Summit: Are Fewer People Giving to Charity, or Are They Just Giving Differently?

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Giving Innovation Summit: Are Fewer People Giving to Charity, or Are They Just Giving Differently? Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 1:00 p.m. to 3…

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June 28, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Lessons from pandemic-related policies can advance health equity

Policies for Action Medicaid as a buffer to unemployment-related health insurance loss Web Version June Update Advancing health equity during an ever-evolving pandemic Earlier this year, Policies for…

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June 23, 2022 at 11:31 AM

French lessons for reducing traffic fatalities

Urban Institute Update Also: Register for the Giving Innovation Summit Web Version Urban Institute Update What would it take to reduce traffic fatalities on American roads? France’s roads were once as unsafe as t…

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June 17, 2022 at 11:31 AM

Juneteenth’s big lesson on community engagement

Urban Institute Update Also: Racial equity scoring Web Version Urban Institute Special Update Photo Credit: Brittney Spinner for the Urban InstituteOn June 19, 1865, federal troops finally arrived in Galveston, …

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  Urban Institute :: Health Policy Center · [email protected]

June 16, 2022 at 5:46 PM

How restricting access to abortion affects women’s lives

Health Policy Center Also: Capping out-of-pocket costs for traditional Medicare Web Version Health Policy Update With Roe v. Wade on the line, research shows access to legal abortion improves women’s lives Evide…

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June 15, 2022 at 4:33 PM

Finally, excluded workers are being recognized and assisted

Urban Institute Update Also: Who are the children of immigrants? Web Version Stories and perspectives from Excluded Workers Fund applicants Multilingual interviews with workers who applied to the New York State Excluded Worker…

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June 10, 2022 at 2:19 PM

Live with Urban - Giving Innovation Summit: Are Fewer People Giving to Charity, or Are They Just Giving Differently?

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Giving Innovation Summit: Are Fewer People Giving to Charity, or Are They Just Giving Differently? Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 1:00 p.m. to 3…

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June 9, 2022 at 11:31 AM

A fairer, more efficient IDR system for student debt

Urban Institute Update Also: How restricting access to abortion affects women’s lives Web Version Urban Institute Update Designing a more equitable income-driven repayment (IDR) plan for student loan debt How can…

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  Urban Institute :: Greater DC Update · [email protected]

June 8, 2022 at 11:32 AM

Hearing from DC parents who work nontraditional shifts

Greater DC Update Also: Redefining your neighborhood's walkability score Web Version Greater DC Update What child care arrangements do DC parents want during nontraditional work hours? Nearly 11,000 children in …

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  Urban Institute :: Health Policy Center · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 11:31 AM

Medical debt fell during the pandemic

Health Policy Center Also: Building a diverse health care workforce Web Version Health Policy Update How can the decline in medical debt be sustained? The shares of adults with medical debt, problems paying medi…

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