Using Historical Data to Inform Future Fair Housing Policy
While federal fair housing protections have been recently reintroduced, fair housing advocates suggest more is needed to ameliorate the numerous effects of historic unfair lending practices on today’s Americans.
Where is the Vaccinated Population?
PolicyMap recently added vaccination data from the CDC to our platform. The data shows the percentage of people vaccinated by state, who received one or two doses, and those fully vaccinated.
The Geography of Working Women
With April job growth far less than anticipated, many agree that circumstances facing women played a major role in current employment rates.
Is the Census Data Ready Yet?
PolicyMap keeps users updated on the most recent Census 2020 releases.
Fix a Bridge, Connect a Community
As the American Rescue Plan funding goes to state and local governments, they might consider prioritizing bridges with high volumes of traffic located in socially vulnerable areas and proximal to job centers as a means of ensuring an ongoing, reliable connection between the two.
Is My Small Business Eligible for SBA Funding?
PolicyMap is making it possible for the US Small Business Administration (SBA) to help small businesses determine if they are eligible for COVID-19 Targeted Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Advance funding.
Using Tax Incentives to Encourage Low-Income Housing Constructions
Low Income Housing Tax Credits and Historic Tax Credits are invaluable tools for state agencies to encourage low-income housing projects. PolicyMap users can now identify where these tax credit programs could be put to best use.
ACS 5-Year Estimates Include New Race & Ethnicity Indicators
American Community Survey 5-year estimates provide new race & ethnicity indicators. PolicyMap users can now look at Hispanic or Latino ethnicity by race.
New Study Can Help Target COVID-19 Vaccines
A new study shows two tools that help people understand their risk of dying from COVID-19 based on where they live, along with their socioeconomic information and certain health conditions.