Apartment buildings are going up all over Manhattan, but it’s harder than ever to find an affordable place to live in New York. It’s a scene played out nationwide as rents soar and wages stall.
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Sanctuary, not just shelter: a new type of housing for the homeless
Combating homelessness isn’t just about shelter. Lately, some affordable housing projects are getting decidedly upscale — to help residents heal, adjust and build bonds with their new neighbors.
States that declined to expand Medicaid face higher costs
The 22 states that didn’t ease Medicaid eligibility under Obamacare cover a much smaller percentage of their low-income residents than other states do and have seen their costs rise more.