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A new projection finds 442 institutions could shut down or merge within a decade as enrollment declines and financial pressures mount.
Officials are exploring federal funding and new testing efforts as parents demand faster cleanup of unsafe park conditions.
The state’s landmark law delivered broad coverage, but affordability and system pressures are emerging as the next major challenge.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani discussing plans for city-run grocery stores. Mamdani acknowledged details are still being finalized as the city moves forward with publicly supported grocery stores aimed at lowering food costs. The initiative will offer discounted “essential” items, with the first location expected to open in 2027, as officials work to define pricing and long-term operating costs. (New York Daily News)
Total U.S. state lottery ticket sales in 2024, nearly double the amount from 2008 ...
A Democratic-backed vote for redistricting in Virginia looks closer than it did on election night last fall. And California’s Democratic Party chair talks about the state of the governor’s race.
Rusty Hicks, the chair of California's Democratic Party, says the seven remaining Democrats competing in the gubernatorial primary are experienced and qualified. But with such a large field they face the prospect of edging each other out for a Republican-only general election.
States face an $86 billion funding gap as inflation and staffing shortages make infrastructure upkeep more expensive.
A crucial deadline is looming, and local governments seeking to compete need to demonstrate an investible project pipeline with measurable outcomes. Not every project is a fit.
“Forever chemicals” are on the radar of both federal and state legislators, but states appear to be pushing harder to get them out of consumer products and the environment.
Keith Hill, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241, which represents Chicago Transit Authority and Pace employees, warning about the economic impact of driverless technology. Hill made the remark as labor groups rallied against legislation that would allow autonomous vehicle pilot programs in Illinois, arguing the shift could threaten jobs across transportation and related industries and have a broader ripple effect on the middle class and consumer economy. (Chicago Tribune)
The uninsured rate for Americans under age 65 in 2024, rising from 9.5 percent the year before — the first increase since 2019 ...
Fatalities fell 6.7 percent in 2025, nearing pre-pandemic levels. But experts warn the U.S. still lags far behind peer nations on safety.
Agreements with three unions deliver major raises while raising new concerns about the district’s long-term financial stability.
Maine’s proposed moratorium would pause projects over 20 megawatts while officials study impacts on the grid and communities.
States need to aggressively assert their domain over the digital betting shops trying to cloak themselves as trading platforms.
It’s where some of the country’s best-known companies got their start, but in too many places regulations make running a business from home difficult or impossible. Some states and localities have begun to lower the barriers.
Eric Swalwell’s exit and a crowded field are making it harder to predict who will reach the runoff.
Districts across San Diego County are experimenting with policies and guidance as they navigate rapid classroom adoption.
State officials say the region must quickly train a new generation of workers to meet rising reactor demand.
The amount Idaho is allocating to a new fund to help schools cover high-cost services for students with disabilities ...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom highlighting the dramatic decline of the Salton Sea’s water levels. Newsom made the remark while announcing the creation of the Salton Sea Conservancy, a new state agency tasked with restoring the shrinking lake, improving air quality and protecting public health. The Salton Sea — California’s largest and most polluted lake — has receded significantly over decades, exposing toxic dust and environmental hazards for nearby communities. (CalMatters)
America’s mayors share challenges — and a unique power to address them — says Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt.
Public plans’ finances have been recovering, helped by changes enacted after the 2008 financial crisis. Lawmakers should resist the temptation to roll back these reforms.
The share of critical infrastructure in Atlantic City, N.J., projected to be at risk of flooding by 2050 ...
Colorado state Sen. Rod Pelton criticizing the role of social media in local government disputes. Pelton made the remark as lawmakers consider a bill to streamline how abandoned towns are declared and managed, following turmoil in Hartman, Colo. The town’s entire leadership resigned after years of infighting, leaving critical infrastructure, including its failing water system, without oversight. He said online pressure and harassment helped drive the town’s officials to resign and warned that other local leaders are facing similar social media dynamics, raising concerns about governance and public service in small communities. (The Denver Post)
Legal challenges, unclear rules and costly implementation leave counties uncertain when or if tax relief will take effect.
Experts warn that permissive policies and app-based betting are accelerating addiction, especially among young men.
Teachers say low-rigor industry certifications have become a common pathway to diplomas, particularly in under-resourced schools.
Lynn, Mass., converted an underutilized downtown office space into room for two schools, avoiding the need to find land or funding for building a new school.
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