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The Community Explorer: Using County-Level Data on US Diversity Effectively to Inform Policy
Diversity awareness is becoming an essential element of many policy efforts, from access to health
care and financial inclusion to initiatives addressing systemic racism and inequities.
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Global Opportunity Index 2023: Focus on Emerging Middle-Income G20
The 2023 Global Opportunity Index (GOI) report focuses on Emerging Middle Income G20 countries, inc
luding India, Indonesia, Argentina, Turkey, and China.
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Health Literacy in the United States: Enhancing Assessments and Reducing Disparities
Literacy plays a central role in health and health care. A person’s level of health literacy influe
nces their health-related behaviors along with their ability to navigate the complexities of the health-care system.
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Best-Performing Cities 2024: Focus on Sustainable Growth and Resilience
The Best-Performing Cities (BPC) 2024 rankings evaluate the performance of 403 metropolitan ar
eas across the US based on 13 indicators that cover labor market conditions, high-tech impact, and access to economic opportuni
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Fulfilling the Promise of Opportunity Zones
More than a year has now passed since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act encouraged investment in low-
to moderate-income communities through Opportunity Zones, fueled by tax incentives.
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Robert Blaine - Stories from the Field
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Turbocharging Opportunity Zones
Portions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 were designed to spur investment — and thus prosperity
— in distressed communities by providing incentives to unlock nearly $6 trillion in unrealized capital gains held by investors.
The mechanism
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Opportunity Zone workshop series opens in Mississippi
Regional programs will help local officials attract investment to spur economic development
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How federal ‘opportunity zone’ tax incentive can help California build an inclusive economy
Judging by frequently quoted numbers, California’s economy is vibrant and its future is bright.
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Internal Revenue Service Request for Comment Regarding the Opportunity Zone Proposed Regulations
Dear Mr. Dinwiddie:
The Milken Institute (the Institute)1 appreciates the opportunity to comm
ent on the Internal Revenue Service’s request for comment regarding the proposed Opportunity Zones regulations.2
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