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State politicians on both sides of the aisle have increasingly worked to curb the practice. Now, the attorney general may have made their efforts pointless.
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Some cities post letter grades on restaurants. King County opted for something more visual. The person who pushed for public ratings in the first place, though, isn't satisfied.
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A Better Way to Teach Civic Leadership
The programs we have are pretty good, but they need to keep graduates engaged and deepen their learning.
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How Much Can Cities Do About Walkability?
A lot of what fosters it is out of their control, but a little audacity goes a long way.
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Businesses and governments are going cashless. Anti-poverty advocates say the change is problematic for low-income people, but they disagree on how to solve it.
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Does Business Know Best?
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As the first leader of a national government to ever address the National Governors Association, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for fewer trade barriers and promised to work directly with state leaders.
On Infrastructure, California Goes Back to Basics
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Even in cities that have tried to address the problem, babies are still dying at high rates for a developed nation.
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Back in the Black, Without the Feds to Thank
Cities that faced bankruptcy not long ago have made remarkable recoveries -- all on their own.
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The industry has been a key driver of the sector's job gains. See which metro areas could suffer most from expected job losses.
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Creating a Fit and Healthy Community
As obesity rates rise, mayors are taking action to help citizens improve diets and get moving.
For Opioids' Youngest Victims, Is Help Too Little, Too Late?
Drug abuse is overwhelming the child welfare system at unprecedented rates. Solutions are slowly emerging, but they aren't always adopted.
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Most states can't meet baby boomers' demand for staying out of nursing homes.
Let's Give the Stimulus Its Due
It saved the economy, but that isn't always acknowledged.
