During the pandemic, many communities changed their approach to evictions
Cities and states are ensuring more access to legal services for people facing eviction
Misdemeanor charges can disrupt people’s lives. Here’s what happens when district attorneys stop prosecuting them.
A small wave of prosecutors argue pouring resources into low-level offenses doesn’t make us safer
After years of rising bills, many Americans can’t afford water
In many places, water rate hikes have outpaced inflation. Will a new federal water assistance program be enough to meet the need for help?
A new federal ban on evictions will only apply to counties with high covid transmission rates
During three days without a federal ban in place, landlords worked to push out tenants
Lead exposure likely rose as testing and inspections stalled during the pandemic
After a pause during the pandemic, lead poisoning prevention programs have resumed canvassing.