The Federal Shutdown's Impact on States and Localities
Programs that help the most vulnerable populations are most affected.
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18 of the policies and proposals that will dominate state legislatures this year.
Should Pensions Own Utilities? Congress Has Considered It Before.
The idea has advantages for pensions and is likely to be attractive to places with major pension funding issues.
The Woman Who Made Denver the Nation’s Best Place to Vote
In Denver, turnout is up, costs are down, and voting is more secure than ever -- all thanks to Amber McReynolds.
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Staunchly Republican rural counties voted for progressive policies at the ballot box this year, including minimum wage hikes and Medicaid expansion.
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