Infrastructure
The Rising Partisan Discord Over the Infrastructure Law
Republicans are clashing with the Biden administration over the rollout of the $1.2 trillion package, including on priorities like getting more electric vehicles on the road.
Health & Human Services
More States Are Forgoing Extra Federal Food Aid
At least 16 states have opted out of receiving millions in pandemic food aid.
Management
Two Cities Took Different Approaches to Pandemic Court Closures. They Got Different Results
Did closing courts contribute to the resurgence in violent crime that began in 2020? What happened in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Wichita, Kansas, may provide clues.
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Accelerating insights can help agencies take decisive action and achieve their missions amid disruption.
Finance
Unfair Property Taxes and What to Do About Them
In some places, the taxes fall unequally on lower-income and minority homeowners. But can they be redesigned without jeopardizing a major source of local government revenue?
Tech & Data
Support Slips for Phase Out of Gas-Powered Cars and Trucks
A slight but rising majority of Americans are against a transition towards manufacturing only zero-emission vehicles, a new survey finds.
Tech & Data
The Best and Worst States for Business
One southern state tops a new set of rankings, while another one came in last. Where does your state score among the 50?
Infrastructure
For State Transportation Agencies, a Long Road To Increase Diversity
DOTs have often lagged when it comes to filling jobs with women and people of color. With a new emphasis on equity in the sector, there are signs that may finally be changing.
Health & Human Services
To Reduce Harmful Algal Blooms and Dead Zones, the US Needs a National Strategy for Regulating Farm Pollution
COMMENTARY | There is no shortage of solutions to this problem. What’s needed is technological innovation and stronger political will.
Tech & Data
What One State is Learning From Electric Bike Travel Data
Colorado is collecting and analyzing data on several e-bike pilot programs, gaining insights into the fastest-growing form of electric vehicle transportation.
Infrastructure
Governors, Lawmakers Infuriated Over Manchin’s Reluctance to Include Climate Funds in Senate Proposal
The revived Build Back Better proposal could have meant billions in federal dollars specifically for states and localities, which government leaders have endorsed.
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Tech & Data
Mayors' Initiative to Harness Data to Improve Government Functions, Constituent Services
The new effort, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, has 22 members in the initial cohort and is expected to grow to 100 mayors during the next two years.
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Using IIJA, ARPA & CARES Act Funds to Think Outside the Box
Funds making their way into local government budgets, but how do officials best utilize this new funding?
Tech & Data
More Young Voters Could Come Out to Vote in November, Sparked by Abortion and Other Hot Political Issues
One survey taken shortly after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade shows that 78% of young people favor legal abortion.
Health & Human Services
More States May Legalize Psychedelic Mushrooms
Studies have found that psychedelics can help improve mental health.
Management
The Rise of the Trump Agenda in This Year's Governors Races
Republicans in a number of key gubernatorial contests want to pursue priorities in state government aligned with the former president's platform. Will the strategy work to win over voters?
Tech & Data
Amazon Admits to Giving Police Ring Footage Without Owners’ Permission
The smart-doorbell company, which has partnered with more than 2,000 law enforcement agencies, said in a letter that it shared multiple videos with police departments without first seeking user consent.
Infrastructure
All Senate Republicans Back Effort to Undo Restrengthening of Environmental Permitting Regs
They're taking aim Biden administration rules adopted earlier this year.
Health & Human Services
States Could Keep a Share of Recovered Unemployment Payments Under GOP Plan
The perk is part of new Republican legislation meant to force states to pursue more of the billions of dollars in benefits they wrongly paid during the pandemic.
Management
What They Do For Fun: The Hobbies of Florida Lawmakers
Poker, extreme sports and 'wolf spider husbandry' are among the ways they spend their time away from the Legislature.
Infrastructure