Finance
Prospect of SALT Deduction Increase Gone—at Least for a Few Years
The blow to local and state governments is the result of top House proponents supporting President Biden’s massive climate bill, even though the deductions were left out.
Tech & Data
States Investing in SNAP Fraud Detection and Prevention
Several states won U.S. Department of Agriculture grants for services and programs to help stop fraud in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Infrastructure
Public Pools Nationwide Closed During Summer of Extreme Heat
The problem is particularly acute in poor neighborhoods, where residents often lack air conditioning and are particularly vulnerable to high temperatures.
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More Than Half of States Provide Patients Full and Direct Access to Nurse Practitioners
Here’s why your state should be among those with Full Practice Authority.
Health & Human Services
Public Health Agencies Lack Money to Combat Climate Threats
A study says climate change has worsened 58% of known infectious diseases.
Infrastructure
Farebox Shortfalls Soon to Create ‘Sizable' Transit Budget Gaps
The problem is looming for big city transit agencies in places like New York and San Francisco, with ridership unlikely to recover before federal pandemic aid dries up, Fitch Ratings warns.
Health & Human Services
They Call It ‘Tranq’—and It’s Making Street Drugs Even More Dangerous
Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, is increasingly being found in drug samples.
Tech & Data
CISA Issues Cybersecurity Toolkit for Election Officials
The toolkit helps state and local election officials identify their risks, make their infrastructure more resilient and protect voter information from attacks.
Infrastructure
Two States to Seek Nearly $900M in Federal Funds for Bridge Project
They’re looking to tap money from the bipartisan infrastructure law approved last year. “This project is a perfect candidate for this funding,” says the governor of one of the states.
Infrastructure
Biden Administration Awards $2.2B in Transportation Grants
The “RAISE” grants will go to dozens of projects around the U.S., and mark one of the first major releases of discretionary funding from the new infrastructure law.
Health & Human Services
NYC’s Public Spaces are Becoming Increasingly Hostile Towards Homeless People
Limited seating, or a lack of it, in places like Penn Station, don’t make the city’s affordability problem go away.
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Tech & Data
Nearly 40% of Americans Are Tired of the Two-Party Political System
The sentiment is even stronger among those 18 to 49 years old, with nearly half of people in that age group saying they wish they had alternatives to Democrats and Republicans.
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How Empathetic Service at Scale Can Rebuild Trust in Government
The Executive Order on Transforming the Federal Customer Experience underscores the importance of technology.
Health & Human Services
Advocates Look for New Ways to Fill City 'Food Deserts'
An estimated 53.6 million people live outside an easy walk or drive to a full-service supermarket.
Tech & Data
Semiconductor Bill to Fund 20 Regional Technology Hubs
The CHIPS and Science Act authorized $10 billion for the hubs, in an effort to expand tech jobs and manufacturing beyond the country’s traditional innovation powerhouses.
Tech & Data
Bipartisan Senators Want Commodity Regulations For Cryptocurrency
A new bill would task the Commodity Futures Trading Commission with imposing more consumer protections and other oversight regulations on digital asset trading.
Infrastructure
With a Big Surge in Transportation Funding, a State Decides Its Spending Priorities
Michigan expects its annual cut of federal highway dollars to rise by a third in the coming years. Here’s how the state is thinking about putting the extra cash to use.
Infrastructure
Bill Would Offer Grants to Boost Use of Drones to Inspect Infrastructure
One of the U.S. senators backing the legislation says it would "help local governments invest in drones and skilled workers to ensure America’s existing infrastructure remains safe.”
Infrastructure
Biden Signs Semiconductor Bill, Spurring Hopes for New Jobs and Manufacturing Around the US
The $54.2 billion measure drew broad support from local leaders, who believe their regions could benefit. “We need to make these chips here in America," the president said.
Management
Key Parts of US Laws are Hard for the Public to Find and Read
Oblique or missing references to standards and codes specified by law make it difficult for judges, lawyers and the general public to comply with regulations.
Management