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America’s power transmission system has vast unused capacity. Optimizing it can make it much more efficient without requiring costly new infrastructure. Virginia policymakers are showing the way.
A bill to revive guaranteed retirement benefits now heads to the governor after years of debate.
City leaders are rolling out new strategies to attract crowds and reverse declining foot traffic downtown.
States are beginning to access funds, but major questions remain about costs, timelines and how much of the money will be used.
Angie Teems, chair of the Walker County, Ga., Board of Commissioners, posing the question to an AI chatbot while preparing for a trail groundbreaking ceremony. She is part of a broader wave of local officials experimenting with AI for everything from speeches to social media posts. The tool suggested a punchline about “breaking ground and then telling people to walk all over it,” highlighting how generative AI is creeping into the day-to-day work — and humor — of government. (ChattanoogaTimes Free Press)
The share of new vehicles in the United States that would be required to include impaired-driving detection technology by 2027 under a federal safety mandate ...
Republicans are favored to win the Ohio governor's race, as they have for most of the last 35 years. But they're not invincible in 2026.
The flurry of pre-midterms partisan gerrymandering is slowly winding down. But the raw feelings aren’t going anywhere.
Vaccination rates among kindergarten-aged children are below recommended levels throughout the country.
Secession talk has always been with us, but the last time anything like that happened was in 1863. Don’t look for a chunk of New Mexico to move to Texas.
The split in a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on April 29 that weakens a key provision of the Voting Rights Act ...
John Entsminger, general manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority and the state’s Colorado River negotiator, describing the potential role of a mediator in Colorado River negotiations. Entsminger made the remark as Western states consider last-minute mediation to break a deadlock over water allocations, emphasizing that a mediator would facilitate compromise and not impose binding decisions as tensions rise ahead of a critical deadline and possible Supreme Court battle. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A new training initiative seeks to unify outreach groups and strengthen their impact on crime reduction.
A high-stakes court fight could define how far the state can limit companies’ role in patient care.
Approved coverage for more than 40,000 children remains on hold amid legal disputes and policy disagreements.
Medicaid is a lifeline for people returning from incarceration but there are too many hurdles, and new work requirements will make things worse. Governments need to take some important steps now.
A new report finds that, over the last 10 years, costs have risen in the Evergreen State faster than any other.
A recent report from the Urban Institute examined zoning policies from New York and Philadelphia, finding that upzoning had the potential to create more housing units.
The average teacher salary in Florida for the 2025-2026 school year — ranking last in the nation ...
Rep. Bryan Steil of Wisconsin, backing changes to Capitol Police retirement rules. Steil is sponsoring legislation to raise the retirement age for U.S. Capitol Police officers, allowing some to serve up to 65. Supporters say the move could help retain experienced officers and ease staffing shortages, as the force faces rising security demands and ongoing recruitment challenges. (Roll Call)
Leaders say better use of existing data can help identify gaps in education-to-workforce pipelines.
City leaders are expanding outreach and incentives as disparities persist despite years of housing initiatives.
Higher wages at AI facilities are luring electricians away from residential projects, and Texas builders are struggling to finish new homes.
With funding ending years early, local officials are scrambling to prevent a surge in homelessness.
It’s about competence. To build residents’ trust, cities need to focus on delivering core services efficiently, setting measurable standards and meeting them consistently.
The drop in confirmed child abuse and neglect cases in Colorado over four years ...
Carlo Capua, chair of the board for Sister Cities International, warning about rising skepticism toward international partnerships as states move to restrict ties with certain countries. He pointed to a recent Texas law that prohibits local governments from establishing or maintaining sister-city agreements with “foreign adversaries” such as China, Iran, North Korea and Russia.A similar proposal in Florida would go further, terminating existing sister-city programs with countries of concern — including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Syria and Venezuela — as soon as July 1. Capua said these policies reflect growing fears about foreign influence, even as sister-city programs have historically been used to promote cultural exchange and international cooperation. (Orlando Sentinel)
After a temporary slowdown during immigration crackdowns, filings are rising again as rental aid dries up and economic pressures persist.
Hoosiers say drones are unlawfully tracking deer for poachers, inexplicably flying around chicken coops and increasingly making people uneasy.
Updated rules permit some plants within a five-foot buffer of homes in fire-prone areas. Residents have accepted the rules after months of pushback on the old regulations.
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