In Baltimore, Cautious Optimism Over Opportunity Zones

The nascent federal Opportunity Zone initiative is inspiring optimism among developers and policymakers in Baltimore, even as questions remain about who will benefit from the program.

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What the Shutdown Means for Federal Benefits for Low-Income Americans

Recipients of SNAP and TANF benefits will feel serious impacts the longer the federal shutdown stretches on.

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15 Big Stories on Poverty and Opportunity from 2018

From Medicaid to the minimum wage to an unexpected surge in poverty journalism, these were the trends and stories that made us take notice in 2018.

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Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity is a non-partisan initiative that brings together diverse perspectives from the political, policy, advocacy and foundation communities to find genuine solutions to the economic hardship confronting millions of Americans.

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Spotlight Exclusives includes commentaries from policymakers, advocates, academics, and other contributors from all points on the political spectrum, as well as Out of the Spotlight blog posts from our team. New headlines on poverty and economic mobility are posted daily.

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State and local governments, community-based organizations and other non-profits play a significant role in implementing policies and programs to reduce poverty and promote opportunity.

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