May/June 2019
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Subscribe OnlineReport Highlights Feedback on the CRA
06/25/2019 - The Federal Reserve Board has published a report that summarizes the stakeholder feedback it received from roundtable discussions on modernizing the Community Reinvestment Act. Read this article for more details.
Scaling Up Workforce Development Programs
06/21/2019 - This article previews a discussion paper that provides workforce development policymakers with a two-step method to incorporate evidence-based programs at scale.
Community Investments Trends
06/10/2019 - The St. Louis Fed has updated its data tool that displays trends in community investment for states, metro, and nonmetro areas. Learn about the tool in this article.
Household Economic Outlook Strengthens
06/05/2019 - Three-quarters of individuals say they are doing okay or living comfortably, according to the Board's annual report on households' economic well-being. Still, notable differences in financial conditions persist across race, ethnicity, education, and geography.
Plan to Attend Forum for Minority Bankers
05/30/2019 - The St. Louis Fed event will discuss the economy, diversity and inclusion strategies, and community banking regulations and offer attendees professional development opportunities. Learn more about the September forum in this article.
Video Explores Fair Housing
Some 50 years after the passage of the Fair Housing Act, housing remains segregated by race and income in many neighborhoods. Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic discusses how fair housing can lead to economic mobility in a recent video. Read this article to learn more.