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May 20, 2024 at 7:25 PM

Does SNAP cover the cost of a meal in your county?

SNAP benefits remained too low to cover the cost of a meal in 2023. Greetings— Though the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps families purchase the food they need, the maximum benefit is rarely enough. An updated map from Urban Institute experts a…

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May 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM

How many families take on debt to pay for groceries?

Adults experiencing food insecurity most likely to take on debt to pay for food. Greetings— A new report from Urban Institute experts finds that many families—facing increased costs of essential goods—relied on credit and debt from credit cards, Buy Now Pay Later (B…

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May 16, 2024 at 11:04 AM

How do states’ Medicaid and CHIP unwinding numbers differ?

Health Policy Center Also: The Affordable Care Act’s transformation of private health insurance Web Version Health Policy Update State variation in Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) unwindi…

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May 9, 2024 at 11:34 AM

How school officials and housing developers can partner to desegregate communities

Urban Institute Update Also: Evidence-based policymaking in education Web Version Urban Institute Update New episode! Evidence in Action podcast: Doug Elmendorf on Evidence in Policymaking and Higher Education …

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May 8, 2024 at 7:43 PM

Live with Urban: Cash Assistance and Child Well-Being: Research and Policy Partnerships That Improve Children’s Lives

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Cash Assistance and Child Well-Being: Research and Policy Partnerships That Improve Children’s Lives Thursday, May 23, 2024, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m…

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April 30, 2024 at 3:50 PM

Live with Urban: Cash Assistance and Child Well-Being: Research and Policy Partnerships That Improve Children’s Lives

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Cash Assistance and Child Well-Being: Research and Policy Partnerships That Improve Children’s Lives Thursday, May 23, 2024, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m…

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April 25, 2024 at 5:04 PM

Live with Urban - Giving Innovation Summit 2024: The Place of Pluralism in Charitable Giving

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Giving Innovation Summit 2024: The Place of Pluralism in Charitable Giving Monday, April 29, 2024, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. EDT Virtual Event Plurali…

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April 25, 2024 at 5:02 PM

The evidence behind growing wealth inequality

Greetings— Earnings and income gaps are only part of the story when it comes to economic inequalities in America—wealth inequality creates its own set of long-lasting harms and can limit economic mobility. The Urban Institute's Nine Charts about Wealth Inequality ha…

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April 18, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Live with Urban - Giving Innovation Summit 2024: The Place of Pluralism in Charitable Giving

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Giving Innovation Summit 2024: The Place of Pluralism in Charitable Giving Monday, April 29, 2024, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. EDT Virtual Event Plurali…

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April 18, 2024 at 1:28 PM

Embedding equity in local climate action and economic development

Urban Institute Update Also: How to use evidence to inform social movements Web Version Urban Institute Update New episode! Evidence in Action podcast: LaTosha Brown on the Impact of Evidence in Social Movement…

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April 17, 2024 at 11:33 AM

Innovative reparative justice efforts transform Cincinnati

Equity considerations in mental health diversion Web Version April Update Innovative reparative justice efforts transform Cincinnati The ongoing collaboration and important work between the Center for Community Resilience withi…

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April 11, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Live with Urban - Giving Innovation Summit 2024: The Place of Pluralism in Charitable Giving

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Giving Innovation Summit 2024: The Place of Pluralism in Charitable Giving Monday, April 29, 2024, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. EDT Virtual Event Plurali…

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April 11, 2024 at 11:32 AM

Expanding Medicaid in Georgia would help uninsured people gain coverage

Health Policy Center Also: Updated findings on profitability variation across types of IRF stays Web Version Health Policy Update Expanding Medicaid in Georgia would help uninsured people gain coverage Uninsuran…

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April 9, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Live with Urban - The Social and Political Factors of Health Inequities in the US

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events The Social and Political Factors of Health Inequities in the US Monday, April 15, 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT Virtual Event The 2003 Uneq…

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April 5, 2024 at 3:28 PM

Live with Urban - Giving Innovation Summit 2024: The Place of Pluralism in Charitable Giving

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Giving Innovation Summit 2024: The Place of Pluralism in Charitable Giving Monday, April 29, 2024, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. EDT Virtual Event Plurali…

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April 4, 2024 at 11:33 AM

A forecast of the housing market post National Association of Realtors settlement

Urban Institute Update Also: Decoding America's safety net programs Web Version Urban Institute Update New episode! Evidence in Action podcast: Heather Hahn on Decoding America’s Safety Net Heather Hahn, Urban'…

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April 3, 2024 at 11:31 AM

DC’s effort to improve child care quality and supply

Greater DC Update Also: Reflections on the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund Web Version Greater DC Update Earlier this month, we migrated content on greaterdc.urban.org to Urban’s main website. Now all U…

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April 2, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Live with Urban - The Social and Political Factors of Health Inequities in the US

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events The Social and Political Factors of Health Inequities in the US Monday, April 15, 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT Virtual Event The 2003 Uneq…

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March 28, 2024 at 7:14 PM

Priority bus lanes for equitable job access in DC

Greater DC Update DC research update Web Version Greater DC Update Transit investment to increase equitable access to employment In a new analysis, Urban researchers show that enforcing priority bus lanes could …

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March 28, 2024 at 11:39 AM

Challenges adults with disabilities face in accessing health services

Health Policy Center Also: Profitability variation across IRF patient stays Web Version Health Policy Update Insights from adults with disabilities on challenges obtaining home- and community-based services and …

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March 26, 2024 at 6:37 PM

Live with Urban - The Social and Political Factors of Health Inequities in the US

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events The Social and Political Factors of Health Inequities in the US Monday, April 15, 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT Virtual Event The 2003 Uneq…

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March 26, 2024 at 2:51 PM

FWD: How Urban made a difference in 2023

Urban Institute Update 2023 Impact Report Web Version Greetings— Over the last year, I’ve shared with you Urban Institute’s evidence-based research as it relates to your work. I thought you might also find interesting our 2023 Impact Report, which yo…

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March 25, 2024 at 11:33 AM

How Urban made a difference in 2023

Urban Institute Update 2023 Impact Report Web Version Changemakers seeking to solve our society’s persistent problems routinely rely on the Urban Institute as a trusted source, convener, advisor, innovator—and a part…

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March 21, 2024 at 11:32 AM

Addressing the housing affordability crisis

Urban Institute Update Also: PolicyLink's president and CEO joins the podcast Web Version Urban Institute Update New episode! Evidence in Action podcast: Michael McAfee on Equity in a Multiracial Democracy Mich…

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March 20, 2024 at 11:04 AM

Learning from California’s equity-centered climate investments

Commemorating COVID-19 service workers Web Version march Update Learning from 10 years of California’s climate investmentsTen years ago, the State of California launched an equity-centered climate funding initiative, including …

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March 14, 2024 at 11:32 AM

Exploring medication use for OUD among Medicaid-enrolled youth

Health Policy Center Also: Modeling labor force effects of Medicaid and Marketplace expansion Web Version Health Policy Update Initiation and receipt of medication for opioid use disorder (OUD) among youth In a …

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March 14, 2024 at 11:02 AM

The financial well-being of immigrants with disabilities

Urban Institute Update Also: The landscape of state-funded public coverage for noncitizens Web Version Disabled immigrants face compounding barriers to education and employment During a convening, experts discussed how immigra…

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March 7, 2024 at 12:33 PM

Five key trends across the 2023 equity action plans

Urban Institute Update Also: Join us to discuss the White House's housing policy Web Version Urban Institute Update How the White House is continuing to prioritize equity In the wake of the White House’s latest…

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March 4, 2024 at 6:34 PM

Lessons from Afghan evacuee resettlement

Urban Institute Update Immigration research update Web Version Lessons from Afghan evacuee resettlement A new report on Afghan evacuees’ experience and community efforts supporting their resettlement offers insights for aiding…

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March 1, 2024 at 3:29 PM

Getting medication for opioid use disorder to those in need

Urban Institute Update Health Policy Research Update Web Version Getting medication for opioid use disorder to those in need Opioid use disorder affects millions of Americans, and opioid overdose deaths reached a historic high…

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February 22, 2024 at 12:32 PM

The impacts of the federal income tax are not race neutral

Urban Institute Update Also: New Evidence in Action podcast episode is live Web Version Urban Institute Update New episode! Evidence in Action podcast: How evidence catalyzes workplace equity Cohost Kimberlyn L…

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February 21, 2024 at 12:32 PM

Reflecting on P4A’s 2023 year-end review

Black History Month: Reflecting and repairing Web Version february Update Reflecting on progress: P4A’s 2023 year-end review Dive deep into our retrospective blog post, where we highlight themes and P4A research that shaped our…

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February 15, 2024 at 6:34 PM

New evidence on preventable hospitalization rates

Health Policy Center Also: Two options for restraining health care spending Web Version Health Policy Update Preventable hospitalizations among adult Medicaid enrollees in 2019 Researchers found preventable hosp…

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February 8, 2024 at 5:47 PM

Investing in kids means greater returns for their future

Urban Institute Update Also: New Evidence in Action podcast episode is live Web Version Urban Institute Update New podcast episode: Evidence in Action—Local solutions, national impact Urban’s President Sarah Ro…

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February 7, 2024 at 12:32 PM

More than 80,000 DC residents experience housing insecurity

Greater DC Update Also: Five equity-focused infrastructure-reuse projects Web Version Greater DC Update Housing insecurity in the District of Columbia More than 1 in 10 DC residents experience housing insecurity…

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February 5, 2024 at 7:21 PM

Tune in Tomorrow! Beyond Engagement: Community-Led Initiatives toward Equitable Health

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Beyond Engagement: Community-Led Initiatives toward Equitable Health Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. EST Virtual Event Commun…

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January 30, 2024 at 7:25 PM

State-led health insurance expansion for noncitizens

Urban Institute Update Immigration research update Web Version States extend health insurance to noncitizens Nearly 4 in 10 nonelderly noncitizens lack health insurance, partly because of restrictions on federally funded publi…

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January 30, 2024 at 5:12 PM

Live with Urban - Beyond Engagement: Community-Led Initiatives toward Equitable Health

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Beyond Engagement: Community-Led Initiatives toward Equitable Health Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. EST Virtual Event Commun…

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January 25, 2024 at 7:08 PM

Barriers to education and employment for immigrants with disabilities

Health Policy Center Also: Payment and purchasing strategies to promote equity in Medicaid Web Version Health Policy Update Disabled immigrants face compounding barriers to education and employment During a rece…

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January 25, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Deadline approaching for P4A’s open call for proposals

Creating a direct cash payment program to benefit Americans during the next recession Web Version january Update Open P4A call for proposalsDeadline approaching: February 16, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. (ET). The focus of this call for…

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January 25, 2024 at 12:32 PM

Urban’s NEW podcast - Evidence in Action – is LIVE, TUNE IN!

Urban Institute Update Listen today Web Version Urban Institute Update The Urban Institute is proud to launch a new podcast, Evidence in Action, and the first episode is available now! Hosted by President Sarah …

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January 24, 2024 at 5:04 PM

Live with Urban - Beyond Engagement: Community-Led Initiatives toward Equitable Health

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Beyond Engagement: Community-Led Initiatives toward Equitable Health Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. EST Virtual Event Commun…

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January 18, 2024 at 5:32 PM

What’s to blame for high home prices and costs?

Urban Institute Update Also: The importance of American Latino museums Web Version Urban Institute Update Richard Johnson/ ShutterstockLow housing supply is largely responsible for high home prices and rents An…

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December 28, 2023 at 12:33 PM

Best of health policy 2023

Health Policy Center This year's highlights Web Version Health Policy Update Medical debt in New York state and its unequal burden across communities Medical debt varied widely across regions and generally fell …

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December 21, 2023 at 12:32 PM

Looking back at research that elevated the debate

Urban Institute Update 2023 highlights Web Version Urban Institute Update At Urban, we believe data and evidence are essential to shaping a more inclusive, equitable, and just society. This year, we delivered re…

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December 20, 2023 at 5:05 PM

P4A’s newest call for proposals on immigrant inclusion

Housing policy insights, cash transfers and women, and tribal resource protection Web Version december Update Open P4A call for proposalsPolicies for Action (P4A) recently announced its newest call for proposals (CFP). The focu…

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December 14, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Limiting coverage losses among children during Medicaid unwinding

Health Policy Center Also: A more inclusive safety net for North Carolina’s immigrant families Web Version Health Policy Update How states can reduce coverage loss among children during Medicaid unwinding To min…

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December 13, 2023 at 12:29 PM

Best of Immigration Policy Update from 2023

Urban Institute Update Insights from the Urban Institute’s Program on Immigration Web Version Supporting North Carolina’s immigrant families Based on interviews and multilingual focus groups, researchers identify challenges fa…

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December 8, 2023 at 12:34 PM

$1.5M available for policy research to advance the inclusion of immigrant families and children

How can policies contribute to the inclusion of immigrant families and children? Web Version CALL FOR PROPOSALS Policies for Action (P4A) announced its newest call for proposals (CFP) on December 4, 2023. The focus of this CFP …

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December 8, 2023 at 12:34 PM

$1.5M available for policy research to advance the inclusion of immigrant families and children

How can policies contribute to the inclusion of immigrant families and children? Web Version CALL FOR PROPOSALS Policies for Action (P4A) announced its newest call for proposals (CFP) on December 4, 2023. The focus of this CFP …

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