2024

TL/DR - The Haywood Street Community Development in Asheville is constructing an affordable housing project, featuring 41 units, primarily for those earning 30-50% of the area median income. The development will constitute one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, with 37 units reserved for housing voucher holders. The project, which is being…

The Popularity of Jump Ropes for Exercise With jump ropes being one of the most affordable and accessible fitness options, it is no wonder that their sales have been skyrocketing. In 2021, the global market size hit a jaw-dropping 1.9 billion, and according to year-over-year data, the demand for this simple exercise equipment is on a steady rise.…

TL/DR - The Biden-Harris Administration is investing nearly $500 million into the USDA Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy to reduce wildfire risks, with total investment in the strategy reaching $2.4 billion. About $400 million will be allocated to ongoing efforts on 21 priority landscapes with an additional $100 million going to a new…

TL/DR - Colorado is grappling with crises related to mental health, substance abuse, and homelessness, which are being perpetuated by outdated policies. A particular policy in focus is a decades-old rule that prevents mental health hospitals from being reimbursed for Medicaid patients in their care for more than 15 days; this often results in…