The $2,000 per child tax benefit could change after 2025 when TCJA provisions expire. New @urbaninstitute.bsky.social @brookings.edu research explores 9 ways to reshape this crucial support for families. taxpolicycenter.org/sites/defaul...

Pew data shows that despite 2020's promises, only 27% of Americans believe focus on racial equity has led to real improvements. www.pewresearch.org/race-and-eth... I recently wrote about how this rollback shows up in capital access and community investment: ahmedwhitt.substack.com/p/risk-reima...

For CDFIs and community banks, integrating AI-powered tools represents more than just modernizing lending practices—it's about creating a comprehensive ecosystem that supports both lenders and borrowers. Read below for more on using AI for equitable lending: ahmedwhitt.substack.com/p/risk-reima...

For Governing magazine: Three Ways to Make the Most of 'Opportunity Zones 2.0' www.governing.com/urban/three-...