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January 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM

Can bail reform improve racial equity?

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January 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM

What disasters can mean for homelessness—in LA and across the US

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January 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM

Live with Urban: Using Demographic Data to Advance Health Equity

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January 16, 2025 at 8:25 PM

Live with Urban: Using Demographic Data to Advance Health Equity

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January 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM

How could enhanced PTC expiration affect health care spending?

Health Policy Center Also: Enhanced PTC expiration and household finances Web Version Health Policy Update The health care industry faces billions of dollars in uncompensated care costs and lost revenue if enhanced Affo…

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January 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM

Live with Urban: Using Demographic Data to Advance Health Equity

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January 9, 2025 at 12:33 PM

Understanding closing costs and their implications

Urban Institute Update Also: Using AI to identify at-risk K-12 students Web Version Urban Institute Update What components make up closing costs? Coming up with a down payment is a common obstacle to homeownership, one …

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December 30, 2024 at 9:16 PM

Live with Urban: Using Demographic Data to Advance Health Equity

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December 26, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Health policy research in 2024

Health Policy Center Research and analysis that resonated with readers this year Web Version Health Policy Update Who would lose coverage if enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs) expire? Four million people could lose the…

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December 19, 2024 at 12:32 PM

What research and analysis most resonated with you this year?

Urban Institute Update Explore 7 of Urban’s most popular 2024 publications Web Version Urban Institute Update At Urban, we aim to provide data and evidence that drive impact and inspire a future where every person and e…

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December 18, 2024 at 12:33 PM

P4A funds six new research projects

How mental health services affect unhoused children in NYC Web Version december Update P4A funds six new research projects to investigate impacts of child care, labor laws, health care, and civic inclusion on immigrants’ well-b…

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December 16, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Opportunities to improve Summer EBT

Analyzing the first year of the federal summer food assistance program. Greetings— Food insecurity increases among households with children during the summer, when children no longer have consistent access to free or reduced-price meals at school. To address this ga…

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December 13, 2024 at 5:39 PM

How household health care spending would surge if enhanced PTC’s expire

Urban Institute Update Health Policy Research Update Web Version Household spending on premiums would surge if enhanced premium tax credits expire New Urban Institute research demonstrates how monthly out-of-pocket spending on…

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December 12, 2024 at 12:02 PM

4 million people could lose health insurance next year

Health Policy Center Also: Examining well-child visits rates among Medicaid-enrolled children Web Version Health Policy Update Who would lose coverage if enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs) expire? Four million people c…

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December 11, 2024 at 7:09 PM

Data on refugee integration in the US

Urban Institute Update Immigration research update Web Version Annual Survey of Refugees resource page The Urban Institute has developed a new resource page on the Annual Survey of Refugees (ASR) which centralizes information …

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December 10, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Immigration research in 2024

Urban Institute Update Research and analysis that resonated this year Web Version Mixed-status families and immigrant families with children continued avoiding safety net programs Nearly one in four adults in mixed-status fami…

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December 5, 2024 at 12:33 PM

Lessons from 12 state and local housing initiatives

Urban Institute Update Also: Funding New York artists to work full time Web Version Urban Institute Update Housing was on the ballot this year. What can we learn from state and local initiatives? Housing measures appear…

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December 4, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Greater DC research in 2024

Greater DC Update Research and analysis that resonated with readers this year Web Version Greater DC Update How policymakers can analyze public transit investments to increase equity in access to employment Enfo…

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November 21, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Who would lose coverage if enhanced premium tax credits expire?

Urban Institute Update Also: Urban Institute's national apprenticeship resource hub Web Version Urban Institute Update How would expiration of the enhanced PTCs affect people of different incomes, ages, races, and ethni…

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November 20, 2024 at 6:25 PM

New data tool: Who’s at risk if PTCs expire?

Health Policy Center Health Policy Update Web Version Health Policy Update Who would lose coverage if enhanced premium tax credits expire?If Congress does not extend enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs) after 2025, 4 mi…

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November 20, 2024 at 3:47 PM

What does it take to thrive, not just survive, in the US today?

52 percent of people in the US lack the resources to thrive. Greetings— More than half of all people in the US—52 percent—lack the resources to thrive in today’s economy, new research from Urban Institute experts finds. Most of these people are not poor but are stru…

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November 20, 2024 at 12:32 PM

Understanding disparities in COVID-19 mortality rates in AIAN populations

How effective are laws to protect tribal cultural resources in CA? Web Version november Update Understanding why American Indian and Alaskan Native populations have exceptionally high COVID-19 mortality rates Using New York Sta…

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November 19, 2024 at 1:02 PM

Centering Native perspectives and wisdom across fields

Urban Institute Update Observing National Native American Heritage Month Web Version Urban Institute Update November is National Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate diverse Indigenous histories, traditio…

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November 14, 2024 at 12:32 PM

Assessing changes in preventive care use before and during the pandemic

Health Policy Center Also: Inside Medicare Advantage enrollment growth Web Version Health Policy Update Racial and ethnic disparities in preventive service use among adults before and during the COVID-19 pandemic Preven…

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November 5, 2024 at 12:36 PM

The economy and you: A last glance before you vote

Urban Institute Update Harris versus Trump on tax policy Web Version Welcome back to the Urban Institute’s limited-series election newsletter, where we share evidence-backed research related to ongoing political dialogues. This we…

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October 30, 2024 at 11:32 AM

Rent control and affordable housing supply

Community-led housing and health equity solutions Web Version special Update Nonpartisan research analysis for policy discussion As expected, elections draw increased attention to policies that matter to voters, communities, an…

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October 24, 2024 at 2:08 PM

The link between the ability to pay medical bills and hospital market concentration

Health Policy Center Also: How maternity care practices vary across six countries Web Version Health Policy Update Is hospital market concentration related to medical debt? Yes, and policymakers could mitigate medical d…

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October 21, 2024 at 11:36 AM

America needs housing solutions. What would Harris and Trump do?

Urban Institute Update Housing plans, racial equity, and more Web Version Welcome back to the Urban Institute’s limited-series election newsletter, where we share evidence-backed research related to ongoing political dialogues. Th…

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October 17, 2024 at 11:31 AM

What the dockworkers strike shows about supply chain job challenges

Urban Institute Update Also: Lessons learned after Hurricane Milton Web Version Urban Institute Update For dockworkers and other supply chain workers, improving job quality will require more than wage increases This mo…

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October 16, 2024 at 1:48 PM

Which privately insured families faced health care affordability challenges before ARPA?

Health Policy Center Health Policy Update Web Version Health Policy Update Health care affordability in employer versus private nongroup coverage before ARPA A new Urban Institute analysis finds that families with priv…

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October 11, 2024 at 11:32 AM

Encouraging Latino homeownership could benefit the entire market

Urban Institute Update Observing Hispanic Heritage Month Web Version Urban Institute Update American Latinos have played a significant role in shaping US history and culture. This community’s influence continues to grow…

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October 10, 2024 at 11:33 AM

How exposure to extreme temperatures affects workers’ health

Health Policy Center Also: Post-Dobbs reproductive care in MD, AZ, and FL Web Version Health Policy Update Extreme heat at work More than one in seven outdoor workers experienced heat exhaustion or heat-related symptoms…

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October 7, 2024 at 6:29 PM

Why elections matter for the climate future

Urban Institute Update Homeowner’s insurance, rural connectivity, and more Web Version Welcome back to the Urban Institute’s limited-series election newsletter, where we share evidence-backed research related to ongoing political …

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October 3, 2024 at 11:31 AM

How can we better support rural disabled people during climate disasters?

Urban Institute Update Also: Will building more homes close the racial homeownership gap? Web Version Urban Institute Update This week's featured blog post covers how climate disasters exacerbate inequities faced by dis…

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September 30, 2024 at 7:33 PM

How did federal spending on children change in 2023, and where is it headed?

Analyzing nutrition spending on children. Greetings— Following historic highs driven by pandemic-related spending, federal expenditures on children continued to decline in 2023 and are expected to decline below current levels as a share of GDP by 2034, Urban Institu…

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September 26, 2024 at 4:19 PM

Join Us at the Data Dashboard Launch Event!

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Harnessing Local Data for Upward Mobility Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET Check-in begins at 2:30 p.m.  Networking reception …

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September 23, 2024 at 11:06 AM

The future well-being of children and young people in America

Urban Institute Update Child tax credits, student loan repayment, and more Web Version Welcome back to the Urban Institute’s limited-series election newsletter, where we share evidence-backed research related to ongoing political …

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September 19, 2024 at 1:02 PM

Rent control and affordable housing supply

Community-led housing and health equity solutions Web Version september Update How does rent control affect affordable housing supply? In recent years, rent control regulations have reemerged as a potential solution to the hous…

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September 19, 2024 at 11:03 AM

What affects upward mobility? Explore our data dashboard

Urban Institute Update Also: Black women shoulder the brunt of vulnerable work Web Version Urban Institute Update Explore Mobility Metrics across the country Community leaders nationwide want to help residents overcome …

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September 13, 2024 at 2:30 PM

What could happen if Congress waited to extend PTC enhancements?

Health Policy Center Also: Five facts debunking misinformation about the opioid crisis Web Version Health Policy Update Delays in extending enhanced Marketplace subsidies would raise premiums and reduce coverage Extendi…

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September 12, 2024 at 1:33 PM

Will you join us October 2?

Health Policy Center Live at Urban: Harnessing Local Data for Upward Mobility Web Version Urban Institute Events Harnessing Local Data for Upward Mobility Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.…

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September 10, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Five things to think about for tonight’s presidential debate

Urban Institute Update Welcome to Urban’s new election-related research roundup Web Version Elevate the Debate At the Urban Institute, we rely on evidence. As Election Day nears and policy conversations evolve, we wante…

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September 5, 2024 at 5:56 PM

Uninsurance among families with young children

Urban Institute Update Health Policy Research Update Web Version Uninsurance among families with young children Between 2019 and 2022, during the public health emergency, Urban researchers found significant gains in insurance …

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September 5, 2024 at 11:33 AM

Voters care about housing costs. What can candidates do?

Urban Institute Update Also: The effect of fines and fees Web Version Urban Institute Update Permanently affordable housing has support from both Republican and Democratic voters. Presidential candidates should take no…

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September 4, 2024 at 7:42 PM

Harnessing Local Data for Upward Mobility: Join Us in DC on October 2!

Health Policy Center Web Version Urban Institute Events Harnessing Local Data for Upward Mobility Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET Check-in begins at 2:30 p.m.  Networking reception …

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September 4, 2024 at 11:32 AM

Supporting refugee and immigrant families’ access to early childhood services

Urban Institute Update Also: Many immigrant families are missing out on safety net benefits Web Version Helping refugee families access early childhood servicesThis guide aims to familiarize refugee service providers with earl…

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August 30, 2024 at 6:29 PM

FWD: How does occupational crowding play out across the workforce?

Urban Institute Update Celebrating Labor Day Web Version Greetings— Given your interest in workforce research and policy insights, I thought this week’s Labor Day special edition of Urban Institute’s Workforce Research Update might be of interest. B…

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August 30, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Helping refugee families access early childhood services

Urban Institute Update Immigration Policy Research Update Web Version Helping refugee families access early childhood services Refugee and immigrant families with young children underutilize publicly funded early childhood ser…

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August 29, 2024 at 11:02 AM

How structural racism drives differences in birth outcomes

Health Policy Center Also: Coverage changes for families with young kids 2019–22 Web Version Health Policy Update How structural racism, neighborhood deprivation, and maternal characteristics contribute to inequities in…

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August 22, 2024 at 11:32 AM

Is owning a home more valuable than renting?

Urban Institute Update Also: Equitable representation for Middle Eastern Americans Web Version Urban Institute Update Measuring the true value of renting versus owning a home Homeownership is a key way to build wealth i…

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