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Statesville cited economic benefits in rezoning 330 acres of farmland, even as residents warned of noise, pollution and lost rural character.
Employers can get up to $5,000 per employee if training programs boost pay by at least 25 percent and exceed regional median wages.
Jake Poinsett, education manager at the Trinity River Audubon Center. With Dallas preparing to build a $3 billion downtown convention center, conservation advocates are urging the city to use bird-friendly glass and lighting. Poinsett noted that millions of birds migrate through Texas each spring and fall and collisions with buildings can be deadly. Supporters say the added cost of bird-safe design could save thousands of birds’ lives and position Dallas as a national leader in protecting migratory birds. (The Dallas Morning News)
The partisan tie in the Minnesota House, which was restored by a special election ...
Blame Ozempic. And maybe tariffs.
Updates enacted by Congress will make this successful program for low-income communities even more attractive to investors, particularly for housing. But there are plenty of ways to take advantage of the current program.
Chicago is $1.15 billion short. A report commissioned by Mayor Brandon Johnson looks unlikely to solve that problem.
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo. Ladapo made the remark in a podcast interview, reiterating his long-standing opposition to COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. He suggested Florida could restrict access to the vaccines altogether. (Tampa Bay Times)
California’s high housing costs and Louisiana’s entrenched hardships continue to leave millions struggling.
Innovators, investors and practitioners are on the hunt for fruitful applications of blockchain and other evolving financial technology. Undoubtedly some of their ambitions will involve government finance. Which ones might actually pan out?
Congress has substantially increased support for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program. That should help finance thousands more units.
These programs are under relentless attack but there is no evidence that they’ve given Black Americans any disproportionate benefit.
Starting pay must be at least 62 percent of average district pay. That’s lifted morale and reduced vacancies in Billings by 70 percent.
A sweeping report shows that inadequate building, high interest rates and wage stagnation have pushed housing costs too high for workers in surprising numbers of professions.
Sex abuse settlements, dwindling tourism dollars and downtown decline have created budget problems city leaders say will take years to repair.
Compensation the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking in a lawsuit against Uber ...
Dr. Pamela Trout of Winter Park, Fla. Trout says she asks parents who refuse to vaccinate their children to seek care elsewhere to protect newborns and medically vulnerable patients. Her policy comes as Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo push to end vaccine mandates in public and private spaces, including doctors’ offices, which has alarmed pediatricians. (Orlando Sentinel)
President Donald Trump has taken aim at cashless bail, arguing it encourages crime.
Cooperative federalism recognizes that states are best positioned to balance environmental goals with the practical realities of keeping the lights on. A few states are showing the way.
Unsheltered homelessness surged in North Miami-Dade by 74 percent, while shelter capacity shrank after the closure of major facilities.
Average life expectancy in Chicago in 2023, nearly returning to its pre-pandemic peak of 78.8 years ...
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II. After receiving a bomb threat at his home, the Democrat thanked law enforcement for protecting his family and neighborhood. He linked the incident to the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk and what he described as an escalating wave of political violence in Michigan and across the country, urging Americans not to let intimidation silence their voices. (The Detroit News)
The measure is a response to federal immigration officers wearing masks while on duty. It requires most officers to show their faces and identify themselves, with limited exceptions for SWAT and undercover work.
The state program boosts incentives for builders and provides financial assistance for buyers, aiming to bring modest homes well below median prices.
A new report from the Government Accountability Office details the ways that recent changes have diminished FEMA capacity. Local officials responsible for response and recovery want to be part of the conversation about what comes next.
There are advantages to allowing more workplace flexibility. It’s particularly helpful for recruiting and retention.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris. In excerpts from her upcoming book, Harris called it “recklessness” that President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden decided privately whether he should run for reelection at age 80. She said the stakes were too high to leave the choice to “an individual’s ego” or ambition. (Washington Post)
Legislators also agreed to boost domestic oil production through new drilling permits.
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