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February 28, 2013 - Publication
Tools Explore New Thinking About Affordable Rental Housing
The National Housing Conference and Center for Housing Policy have created a suite of new materials exploring lifecycle underwriting, a new way of thinking about the costs of affordable multifamily rental housing. Read More
February 28, 2013 - Publication
Immigration and the Economic Future of the Midwest
The economic future of the Midwest rests, in part, on U.S. immigration policy, according to a report by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Read More
February 27, 2013 - Press release
13 Nonprofits Recognized for Exceptional Creativity and Effectiveness, Awarded up to $1.5 Million Each
MacArthur named 13 organizations in five countries as recipients of the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. The Award recognizes exceptional grantees and helps ensure their long-term sustainability. Read More
February 25, 2013 - In the Media
"Bipartisan Policy Center Unveils Federal Housing Report"
From C-SPAN
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February 25, 2013 - Publication
Report Recommends New Systems for Housing Finance and Federal Rental Assistance
A bipartisan commission of former Cabinet secretaries, former senators, and other leading housing and economic experts have unveiled recommendations for a new framework for housing policy, which the commission says intend to further the nation’s ... Read More
February 24, 2013 - In the Media
"Are You the Psy of American Democracy?"
From The Washington Post
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February 13, 2013 - Article
New Grantmaking to Focus on Freedom of Expression, Enhancing Criminal Justice
Building on its 30-year history in the field, MacArthur announced a new human rights and international justice grantmaking strategy that will focus on defending freedom of expression and enhancing criminal justice globally. Read More
February 12, 2013 - In the Media
"Is There a Link Between Housing Policy and Violence?"
From Marketplace
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February 8, 2013 - From the field
Pittsburgh Launches Hive Learning Network
Pittsburgh’s new Hive Learning Network will expand the boundaries of learning for young people beyond schools to other important community institutions like museums, libraries, afterschool programs, and community centers. Read More
February 7, 2013 - Publication
Millenials Have Big Ideas for the Future of Government
Millenials seek a government that is reactive to and reflective of their generation, according to Government By and For Millenial America, a report from the Roosevelt Institute Campus Network, which is part of MacArthur grantee the ... Read More
February 6, 2013 - In the Media
"R.I. Students Gaining 'Badges,' Credits Outside School"
From Education Week
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February 3, 2013 - Press release
Digital Media Challenge Offers $100,000 in Prizes For Fresh Ideas on Democracy
Looking@Democracy is a national competition offering a total of $100,000 in prize money for short, provocative media submissions designed to spark a national conversation about why government is important to our lives, or how ... Read More
January 31, 2013 - Publication
NRC Report on Juvenile Justice Cites MacArthur
A new two-year independent study by the National Research Council takes stock of the growing body of knowledge regarding adolescent development. Read More
January 31, 2013 - From the field
Mississippi to Adopt System to Measure Spending Effectiveness
Mississippi officials are adopting an approach that is designed to help states assess the costs and benefits of policy options and specific programs and use that data to make budget decisions based on results Read More
January 27, 2013 - In the Media
"Report Calls for Increased Funding for Juvenile Justice Efforts"
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