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Detroit is spending millions on gunshot detection tech – is it an effective tool in the fight against violent crime?

This post was originally published on this site.  By Tian An Wong, University of Michigan-Dearborn and Divya Ramjee, Rochester Institute of Technology Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison says ShotSpotter helps officers do their job, but residents question the cost and transparency of the technology. City of Detroit Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison says alerts from […]

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Better-off cities see more benefits from data centers than rural areas

Data center development can boost growth and jobs, but these benefits are most pronounced when the local economy is more urban and developed.

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Trinity Health and Michigan community groups will make fresh, local food a Medicaid benefit

A new Trinity Health initiative will allow people in the Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Grand Rapids areas to access fresh, affordable produce from local organizations through their Medicaid health plans.

Americans vote for scandal-plagued candidates just so the other party won’t win

Americans are increasingly making voting decisions based not on who should win elections but stopping the opposing party at all costs.

Relationships with law enforcement and community organizations central to rural mental health services

For Sanilac County Community Health, tech supports help but collaborations make the difference.

Renewable energy means rethinking land use for agriculture and conservation

Making difficult choices in how land is used is the issue that New York and other states, and the U.S. as a whole, are facing as they seek to shift electricity generation from fossil fuels to renewable sources, such as wind and solar.

Community Development Financial Institutions help rural Northern communities fund affordable housing, education, support small business growth

Rural communities often experience a lack of capital access due to bank mergers, or community banks leaving their areas. CDFIs step in to bridge the gap by providing crucial capital, workshops, and referrals to rural communities — funding affordable housing, high-quality education, and community development with small business growth.

Rare bipartisan housing victory, but Americans still can’t afford housing

Congress near approval of what could become the most significant housing legislation in decades, but even supporters say it doesn’t do enough to ease America’s housing affordability crunch.

Better ways to disagree – and maybe change minds – than ‘debate me’

Debate is broken as a tool to inform, explore ideas and persuade an audience. It’s time to find another way.

IFF’s energy-efficient work allows nonprofits to reduce energy costs, increase their mission-driven impacts across Indiana communities

IFF is helping Indiana nonprofits reduce utility costs and improve facilities through energy-efficient building upgrades. Programs in Bloomington, South Bend, and Indianapolis are helping organizations reinvest savings back into their community-focused missions.

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