Economic mobility by state: where colleges deliver real ROI. Using data, we can see the programs that lift students into the middle class.| Washington Monthly
Bhutan is stepping up its efforts to prevent and reduce non-communicable diseases, which cause 72% of deaths in the country. Starting next year, new taxes on harmful products and industries will increase prices of alcohol and tobacco. Bhutan complements these fiscal measures with better regulations, lowered blood alcohol concentration levels to prevent alcohol impaired driving, awareness campaigns, and expanded treatment for people with alcohol and other substance use disorders. Bhutan's alco...| Movendi International
Exhibits include entire model homes — ranging from manufactured and modular to 3D-printed — developed by companies from across the U.S.| HousingWire
Of the 50 riskiest counties, 14 were in California and seven were in Florida. New Jersey had five and Louisiana had four.| HousingWire
Lawmakers are expected to take up the issue in January with the goal of placing a constitutional amendment on next November's ballot.| HousingWire
McKinsey & Co. data found that modular methods can reduce labor needs by up to 40% and cut costs when executed at scale.| HousingWire
The City Council is proposing to lower the minimum home lot size by more than half in an effort to encourage smaller homes such as townhomes and fourplexes.| KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station
The Solar for All program projected $350 million in annual electricity savings for low-income households. The post An ‘America First’ approach to energy: Solar program was economic lifeline for working families appeared first on The Invading Sea.| The Invading Sea
There are an estimated 1.43 million homebuyers in the U.S. housing market—the lowest level in records dating back to 2013 aside from the start of the pandemic. That’s making sellers skittish; the number of sellers has dipped by roughly 14,000 since May, falling for the first time in two years. Still, there are 36% more […] The post Homebuyers Have Been Retreating. Now Sellers Are Too. appeared first on Redfin Real Estate News.| Redfin Real Estate News
The difference between mortgage rates and the 10-year treasury yield has narrowed, signaling a potential boost for homebuyers. A decrease in the mortgage spread can cause mortgage rates to fall, even without the Fed cutting interest rates. The gap between 10-year treasury yields and mortgage rates (known as the mortgage spread) has dropped to its […] The post The Mortgage Spread Has Dropped to a 3-Year Low. That’s Good News For Homebuyers and Refinancers. appeared first on Redfin Real E...| Redfin Real Estate News
From 2027, fossil fuels used to heat our homes will face a carbon cost. The EU’s new Emissions Trading System – known as ETS2 – will begin putting a price on climate-harming carbon emissions from buildings and road transport.| European Heat Pump Association
A trio of housing experts discuss proposals to lift zoning regulation to spur supply — and legislation aiming to help first-time homebuyers.| HousingWire
A go-big and go-bold homebuilding start-up strategy may sound counterintuitive in the throes of what looks to be a hard patch for housing. Wade Jurney and his to National Home Corp. co-founders, Michael Bergman, and Gregg Erickson, beg to differ.| The Builder's Daily
Life happens, even in a slow market. Job relocations, family shifts, and urgent timelines create buyers who can’t wait. Builders who anticipate their needs—especially with quick move-in homes—win sales now and resilience later.| The Builder's Daily
For years, deposits were treated as the biggest hurdle, but increasingly, affordability is the factor that stops a mortgage application in its tracks.| Mortgage Solutions
The New York City mayor made the claim during a press conference in late July.| New York Focus
There are 1,500 families on the program waitlist in New York City alone, new state data shows.| New York Focus
Editor’s note: Below is the text of the opening remarks by Dr. Jon C. Phillips during the American Identity Summit’s third panel, titled “Can We Afford the American Dream?” Dr. Jon C. Phillips is Chair of the Agribusiness and Food Industry Management/Agricultural Science Department and Professor of Agribusiness at Cal Poly Pomona University. He has […]| The Chicago Thinker
The Garden State - aka New Jersey - is one of the best states to live in, according to a new survey compiled by WalletHub. Here's why.| NJBIZ
The survey aimed to assess the behavioral health needs of older adults, identify gaps in services, and help inform future policies and programs that advance equity, access, and culturally competent care. The post Insights Revealed: Older Adult Behavioral Health Survey Results appeared first on ITUP.| ITUP
This toolkit provides a deep dive into the state of health coverage in California, equipping policymakers with the knowledge and strategies needed to reduce uninsured rates and expand access to care. The post ITUP Legislative Toolkit: Advancing Health Coverage in California appeared first on ITUP.| ITUP
Health insurers submit rate filings annually to state regulators detailing expectations and rate changes for Affordable Care Act (ACA)-regulated health plans for the coming year. A relatively small, but growing, share of the population is enrolled in these plans (compared to the number in employer plans), fueled by the availability of enhanced premium tax credits. This […]| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
74% Rate Quality of Life on Long Island as Excellent or Good But, 85% Say Availability of Affordable Housing is a Problem & 77% See Cost of Living on LI...| Siena Research Institute
AB InBev and Heineken are further ramping up their push to boost alcohol use in markets such as Brazil and China, despite public health concerns, reports Reuters. Facing falling sales, both beer giants now focus on volume growth, prioritising profit over health. Experts warn that Big Beer’s aggressive tactics threaten global health, especially in countries with already high alcohol burden, such as Brazil and China, and inadequate alcohol laws. The post Exposed: Inside Big Beer Plans To Driv...| Movendi International
With public pressure mounting, Czech leaders are considering new alcohol policy reforms to better respond to the high-level of alcohol harm and costs. Supported by enormous public backing, 78% favour banning alcohol ads at youth events, other proposals include raising alcohol taxes and banning ads at concerts. The post Czech Republic Considers New Alcohol Policy Initiative appeared first on Movendi International.| Movendi International
The reappearance of cheap sachet alcohol in Nigeria has sparked urgent calls for a national alcohol policy. Despite a prior ban, children as young as 10 can access alcohol for ₦100, raising fears of brain damage, addiction, and road fatalities. At a major conference in Lagos, experts warned that without legislation, early alcohol exposure will worsen. The post Nigeria: Public Demand for National Alcohol Policy As Sachet Alcohol Returns appeared first on Movendi International.| Movendi International
Affordability challenges persist despite lower mortgage rates; wealthier buyers dominate sales while entry-level demand struggles amid rising home prices, monthly payment, and downpayment challenges.| The Builder's Daily
Three baseless taboos are derailing national renewal – but they need not| 99%
EHPA welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the revision of the State aid rules […]| European Heat Pump Association
Empower+ helps thousands of New Yorkers afford energy efficiency upgrades. The state is planning to slash funding by nearly two-thirds in two years.| New York Focus
The affordable housing complex Mike Tiller is hoping for is unlike anything else in his community.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
As families struggle to make ends meet, their children pay the price with higher levels of depression and anxiety, and slower cognitive development.| EdSurge Articles
This edtech company wants to help families navigate both early childhood subsidy markets and K-12 "school choice." Experts say that could be a problem.| EdSurge Articles
Ever notice how college rankings get a little repetitive? A new Carnegie Classification is upending the typical methodology by rating schools on how ...| EdSurge Articles
California is the latest to offer universal pre-K, but some teachers and experts are concerned about unintended consequences.| EdSurge Articles
PBS is one of the rare places that offers both educational and entertaining television for children. What happens if that gets cut?| EdSurge Articles
Earlier this month we noted how California was attempting to pass a new law ensuring that broadband would be affordable to poor people. The original law proposed that the biggest ISPs would need to…| Techdirt
The wealth gap in Canada has reached a new record high. Here’s why—and what Canadians can do to shore up their finances.| MoneySense
Early indications are that individual market insurers will be increasing premiums in 2026 by more than they have since 2018, the last time policy uncertainty contributed to sharp premium increases. Across 105 ACA Marketplace insurers in 20 markets (19 states and the District of Columbia), premiums are increasing by a median of 15%. These filings are still preliminary and may change.| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
It's impossible to say for sure how the new round of tariffs will affect amputees. But after gathering some intel from informed medical and O&P industry sources, we can offer a few educated guesses. The post How Will Tariffs Affect the Limb-Loss Community? appeared first on Amplitude.| Amplitude
I no longer support genetics research into eating disorders. Okay, that’s not quite right: I no longer support genetics research into eating disorders under the pretense that it will improve treatment outcomes or prevent eating disorders. I just don’t believe it. Moreover, I think emphasizing the need for a genetic understanding of eating disorders shifts focus away from research and, more importantly, from actions, that can yield much greater benefits much quicker.| Science of Eating Disorders
The daily average mortgage rate dipped to 6.67% to start July, down from roughly 7.1% five weeks earlier. On-the-fence house hunters should consider jumping in while they have more purchasing power.| Redfin Real Estate News
ATTOM’s Q2 2025 U.S. Home Affordability Report Top Top 10 Counties with the Largest Annual Increase in Affordability Indexes| ATTOM
Joint Finance Committee Republicans proposed delaying state broadband funding until after BEAD.| Broadband Breakfast
ATTOM’s Q2 2025 Home Affordability Report shows 78% of counties are unaffordable for average earners as home prices rise and wages stagnate.| ATTOM
Collectors claim they serve people who don't exist, yet regulators rarely bar repeat offenders from the industry.| New York Focus
Why we need a more realistic and strategic approach to government spending In January 2024, Sir Keir Starmer called for a decade of national renewal. Few people would deny […]| 99%
KFF’s president and CEO Drew Altman writes in a new column about the factors driving the biggest health policy decisions now—how to pay for tax cuts and whether President Trump wants another big fight about health care.| From Drew Altman Archive | KFF
In this column, KFF President and CEO Drew Altman analyzes the serious access and affordability challenges facing people with mental health problems and suggests the issue could be one of a few candidates for bipartisan action in the next Congress.| From Drew Altman Archive | KFF
Portland is testing a machine learning algorithm for water bill pricing that promises both affordability and higher revenues. Here's the first in-depth analysis of the program and the tech behind it.|
Water poverty and the 2020 water affordability review Water is unquestionably essential to all aspects of life, and so it is vitally important that all households are supported to ensure they have access to safe, clean and affordable water – something which the United Nations recognise as a human right. Although access issues to safe... The post Water Poverty appeared first on National Energy Action (NEA).| National Energy Action (NEA)
The vast majority of Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace enrollees receive a tax credit that lowers enrollees’ monthly payment for health insurance. Established as part of the ACA, premium tax credits were originally available for enrollees making between 100%-400% of … The post Early indications of the impact of the enhanced premium tax credit expiration on 2026 Marketplace premiums appeared first on Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker.| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
The Mary Ward Centre compiled the following report on Canada’s achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with focus on good employment and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. The post No One Left Behind? – An intersectional analysis of the 2023 Agenda in Canada appeared first on The Awakening Project.| The Awakening Project
NYU Professor Dr. Arpit Gupta talks about his important research on housing affordability, and the causes and cures of our unaffordable housing market.| blog.altosresearch.com
A brand new landmark study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) confirms that Lithuania’s 2017 alcohol excise tax increase delivered significant health improvements as well as economic benefits. For every €1 invested in raising the alcohol excise tax, the country gained €420 in economic benefits, while alcohol-related deaths dropped by 22% and tax revenues rose by 38%. With no rise in illegal alcohol use, the policy showcases how raising alcohol excise taxes can prevent ...| Movendi International
Why serious politicians need to raise – and change – their game Thursday’s elections brought bad news for Britain’s main political parties but good news for the far-right. As the […]| 99%
Before Elon Musk bought Twitter, over 600,000 people had read our article about the threat posed to the UK by Market Fundamentalism. This article is the equivalent for the US.| 99%
This week, the California Chamber of Commerce announced its Affordability Agenda, a bold approach to highlight legislation that helps businesses and consumers by cutting costs, as well as those policies that drive costs up as Californians worry about day-to-day living expenses.| CalChamber Alert
How we can make sure the wealthiest pay more tax than normal people We recently wrote that, once you take into account total economic income from all sources including unrealised […] The post Making Our Tax System Fair appeared first on 99%.| 99%
Our government faces stiff challenges and if it is to meet them and deliver the promised national renewal, it will need a rapid and significant shift in mindset Before the […]| 99%
Amy Jansen is a Business Research Librarian and Library Faculty member at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, CT. In… Read more Musings on Business Librarianship, Gender Studies, Continuing Education, & Social Justice (Guest Post by Amy Jansen)| BizLibratory: Academic Business Librarianship, Instruction, research strategi...
On average, the new Medicare negotiated drug prices are 2.8 times the average of drug prices in 11 OECD countries of similar size and wealth.| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
You see a lot of nostalgia for the recent past. People pining for the simpler life of the 1950s, or claims that wages have stagnated since the late 1970s or early 1980s. I’ve tried to take th…| Economist Writing Every Day
Labour won the general election, in no small measure due to their ‘small target’ strategy. But sticking to it in office could mean failure: for them and for the UK.| 99%
This analysis uses the Merative MarketScan 2022 commercial claims to estimate the number of enrollees in the employer-sponsored insurance market who use one or more of the ten drugs selected for Medicare Part D price negotiations.| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
Health insurers submit rate filings annually to state regulators detailing expectations and rate changes for Affordable Care Act (ACA)-regulated health plans for the coming year. A relatively small, but growing, share of the population is enrolled in these plans (compared to the number in employer plans). However, these filings are generally more detailed and publicly […]| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
Homebuyers on a $3,000 monthly budget have gained over $20,000 in purchasing power since mortgage rates peaked in the spring.| Redfin Real Estate News
Over the years, one of the biggest things I've seen trip up entrepreneurs is knowing how much to charge for your products and services. The struggle between trying to earn a solid income with how comfortable YOU are owning your own value is huge. If this is you, read on.| Business, Writing, Love
How the far-right may lose the battle, but still hope to win the war As many centre-right politicians and commentators have warned us, what used to be the Conservative Party […]| 99%
There are many arguments for taxing the extremely wealthy more. Perhaps the simplest is that while most normal people pay tax of up to 40% on their income (or more), […]| 99%
The Chancellor is due to announce his Spring Statement on March 6. Here is an open letter to the Editors of our major newspapers and broadcast media setting out a […]| 99%
In a post from July 2021, I discussed housing affordability and “zoning taxes” — in other words, how land use restrictions such as zoning were driving up the cost of housing in so…| Economist Writing Every Day
People with medical debt are more likely to have other forms of financial distress than other people including loans, overdrawn accounts, and few savings.| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
Although most adults are in good health and have health insurance, more than 1 in 4 adults (28%) reported delaying or foregoing healthcare due to cost.| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
That's down from 21% in 2022 and over 40% before the pandemic homebuying boom. Fortunately, housing affordability is expected to improve in 2024.| Redfin Real Estate News
