The Next Big Technology to Transform Government
It's called blockchain. Some say it will have a bigger impact than the internet.
California Poised to Be a 'Sanctuary State.' Will Others Follow?
A couple of other states are considering similar bills. It was an uphill battle -- even in one of the most pro-immigrant states.
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A hint: In states, it all starts with the top of the ticket.
5 Obamacare Changes States Want, Ranked From Most to Least Likely to Pass
Although many governors oppose the last-ditch repeal bill, it has some of what they've asked for.
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The Autonomy a School Needs for Success
In transforming its public-education structure and bureaucracy, Indianapolis is showing that there is more than one route to excellence.
Attica Scott Is Tired of Being the 'Angry Black Woman'
The first black woman elected to the Kentucky state House in almost 20 years says she gets the label sometimes for simply speaking her mind.
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What Government Can Learn From ‘Best Places’ Employers
The companies that top the rankings have something in common: workplace practices that confirm employees are valued.
Buses, Yes Buses, Are 'the Hottest Trend in Transit'
Technology, declining ridership and changing demographics have spurred cities across the country to redesign bus systems that are more convenient. It's no easy task.
Food Deserts and the Policy Power of Maps
It's hard to fix a problem you can't see. So Maryland made its lack of healthy food options very visible.
(In)Justice From the Inside: Tales From a Woman Embedded in America's Largest Court
"It clearly shows that something is going wrong in that system when a grandmother is raising her hands like she might be shot," says author and professor Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve.
Will the U.S. Supreme Court Take a Stand Against Partisan Gerrymandering?
Past rulings have "made politicians think there are no boundaries around what they can do." A Wisconsin case may lead to some limits.
Drinking Water Isn't Safe for Millions of Americans. It's Up to States to Fix.
A new report documents what environmental advocates say has been happening for decades: The federal government fails to protect Americans from potentially cancer-causing chemicals. And they have little hope that will change anytime soon.
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The nation's median household income rose 2.4 percent last year, with significant increases in 30 states.
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Democratic governors and state attorneys general who are women, which accounts for 20 percent representation. The Democratic Attorneys General Association hopes to increase that number and recently launched "the 1881 Initiative" -- named for the first year that a woman ran, unsuccessfully, for state AG -- to help.
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As U.S. Economy Improves, Cities May Be Headed for Another Downturn
Cities still haven't recovered from the recession, and a new report concludes that they might instead be sliding into another fiscal contraction.
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Most U.S. cities abandoned it in the mid-20th century.
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They bring people together. We need more of them.
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Budget cuts and political retaliation, they say, are endangering their jobs and their ability to uncover information.
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Thriving Environment, Thriving Community
Fresh air, clean water and open spaces are fundamental pillars of a healthy community.
After 2016 Election Hacks, Some States Return to Paper Ballots
It's one of the ways states are trying to address growing concerns about the cybersecurity of voting.
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Many governments hope so, as they add benefits like napping pods and kid-friendly workplaces to keep employees happy.
What Today's Democratic Party Can Learn From Yesterday's GOP
In 1977, the GOP faced an identity crisis. It eventually found a winning formula and returned to power.
Is 'Going Local' the Secret to Economic Development?
Newark, N.J., Mayor Ras Baraka hopes so. Right now, the major employers there mostly hire people and buy business supplies and services outside city limits.
