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Twice as many Republicans can't run again for state legislative office. That could help Democrats, but how much?
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Colorado is one of the few governments to employ the data-driven approach in human services. It's helping the state tackle major problems.
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There are still some major unanswered questions about Trump's declaration.
Speeding Plays an Even Bigger Role in Traffic Deaths Than We Thought, Say Feds
The National Transportation Safety Board wants governments to crack down on speeding, which claims as many traffic deaths as drunk driving. But the hard question is: How?
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Why Are Government Websites So Bad?
Broken links, outdated information and mysterious abbreviations are just a few of the problems.
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Promoting the Good That Public Institutions Do
A code of ethics should be about more than preventing abuses. It should also promote positive contributions.
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Can We Build Inclusive, Innovative Local Economies?
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Why Sun Belt Cities Need Unique Solutions to Common Problems
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Legal or Not, States Forge Ahead With 401(k)-for-Everyone Plans
Congress jeopardized the future of state plans to help private employees save for retirement. States don't seem to care.
Hackers' Little Helpers: Employees With Bad 'Cyber-Hygiene'
Governments are starting to realize that cybersecurity isn't just the responsibility of the IT department.
What Happens When the Attorney General Refuses to Defend a Law?
In lawsuits involving high-profile partisan issues, some state AGs choose to sit out.
Throwing Money at Businesses Has Been a Bad Idea Since the Start
It's time to abandon corporate tax breaks. Just look at their history.
The Rise of the 'Night Mayor' in America
The concept caught fire in Europe and is gaining relevance in large and small cities across the Atlantic.
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Number of hate groups in California, which is the most of any state. Trailing right behind is Florida (with 63) and Texas (with 55).
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How Driverless Cars Could Be a Big Problem for Cities
The technology could signal the beginning of the end of parking tickets and other revenue sources. Some cities' budgets could take a big hit.
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Garbage workers are killed on the job more often than police or firefighters.
Transportation and the Challenge of Future-Proofing Our Cities
To preserve their communities' economic and social wellbeing, leaders will need to manage an endless cycle of technological disruption.
Getting Energy Efficiency to the People Who Need It Most
It's too hard for low-income households to take advantage of programs to lower their utility bills. Some cities are making progress.
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Investing in Culture to Enhance Creativity and Social Engagement
Mayors are using the arts to enliven their communities.
California Sterilized More People Than Any U.S. State But Has Yet to Compensate Victims
What's taking the progressive state so long to right its historical wrongs?
Pension Plans Had a Great Year, But Retirees Likely Won't Benefit From It
One good investment year isn't enough to fix struggling systems' problems.
Is California's Housing Plan Missing the Mark?
The state's lawmakers are working on ways to address its affordable housing crisis, but advocates and academics say they're not going about it in the best way.
The Hidden Wealth of Cities
To find it, a new book says, localities need look no further than their roads, airports and convention centers.
