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Spotlight convenes diverse voices across the political spectrum to drive informed debate and action on economic opportunity.
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Find the latest stories, research, and insights on policies, programs, and ideas shaping the national conversation on poverty and economic mobility.
Largest Housing Affordability Bill In Decades Becomes Law Without Trump's Signature
The housing law aims to make homeownership more affordable, primarily by encouraging homebuilding across the country. It's packed with more than 40 provisions, contributed by both Republicans and Democrats, on everything from corporate home ownership to manufactured home construction.
Memo To The AI Crowd: Americans Still Believe In Work
Recent polling indicates that everyday Americans overwhelmingly continue to support expecting able-bodied adults to work or at least search for work as a condition of receiving government welfare benefits.
Big Beautiful Bill Threatens Access To Free School Meals
Students across the country could lose access to free school meals, forcing the typical family with two children to spend $1,900 to $2,200 more per year for school meals.
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