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A lack of trained workers continues to strain health system staff and affect consistent, quality health services for people in crisis. Needs assessments, financial incentives, and career pathways can help close the gaps.
But some cities with the best opportunity are leaving it on the table.
A sweeping plan to build 21 gigawatts of solar plus batteries on136,000 acres could be a lifeline for Central Valley farmers.
More than 500,000 residents have lost ACA plans, intensifying pressure on providers already operating on thin margins.
The new tool provides weekly attendance data, aiming to help schools spot trends early and intervene before students fall behind.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, calling for nationwide action on Medicaid oversight. Oz made the remark while announcing that the federal government will require all 50 states to submit plans to revalidate Medicaid providers within 30 days, expanding anti-fraud efforts beyond previously targeted states. He emphasized that both Republican- and Democratic-led states will be held accountable, with the possibility of stricter federal audits for those that fail to comply. (Stateline)
The unanimous vote by the Los Angeles Board of Education to sharply limit student screen time in classrooms ...
Errors in grant programs are everywhere — but they don’t fall along party lines.
The structured environments where teenagers once gathered are disappearing, leaving a vacuum now filled by spontaneous, often-chaotic behavior. We need to bring those spaces back, and young people need to be part of the solution.
The number of eviction filings recorded in 2025 across cities and states tracked by Princeton University’s Eviction Lab ...
Rachel Richter, an urban wildlife biologist for Texas Parks and Wildlife, describing the unexplained behavior of egrets and herons nesting in residential neighborhoods instead of nearby parks or wetlands. Richter made the remark as North Texas communities try to deter large flocks that bring noise, waste and health concerns. Despite the presence of suitable green spaces nearby, the birds continue returning to suburban trees to roost, a pattern scientists still can’t fully explain, even as development reshapes their habitat. (Union-Bulletin)
Even with a roughly 9 percent increase from last year, the state’s power still costs less than any other's.
Tiny districts with some per-pupil costs exceeding $100,000 are weighing closures that could devastate entire communities.
Changing federal priorities are forcing states to revise spending plans and rethink policy decisions across key programs.
Some of the region’s metros are showing surprising population numbers, a documented awakening in places that most of the country has grown accustomed to ignoring.
The departure of a community’s major employer is about more than job losses. Finance managers need a fiscal strategy.
The number of Pennsylvania motor-voter records reviewed in a state audit that found just one error involving a noncitizen application ...
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, pushing back on a federal request for voter data. Nessel made the remark after the U.S. Department of Justice sought ballots and election materials from Wayne County, citing alleged voter fraud. Michigan officials called the request baseless and politically motivated, noting the cited cases were already addressed and emphasizing that existing safeguards have proven effective in protecting election integrity. (Michigan Advance)
State officials estimate $174 billion is needed over the next 50 years as drought and demand strain supplies.
A sweeping reorganization shifts authority closer to states, but limited details and staffing cuts are raising concerns.
New federal standards require one month of work, but states like Indiana and Idaho are pushing for three-month requirements that could reduce enrollment.
Algorithmic price setting and wage discrimination are threats to privacy and well-being, as well as to state revenues. Some states are moving to protect workers and consumers.
Percent of voters in Virginia, a global hub of data centers, who say they would be comfortable with a new one being built in their community, down from 69 percent in 2023 ...
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore defending a new state-led approach to vaccine policy. Moore made the remark while signing the Vax Act, which shifts authority over vaccine recommendations to Maryland officials rather than relying solely on federal guidance. Supporters say the law will expand access and ensure evidence-based care, while critics warn it could create confusion by diverging from national standards. (Baltimore Sun)
State officials and partners are deploying sensors to improve tracking of pollution, especially during wildfire season.
A new report finds the state depends more heavily on local property taxes than any other, shaping how public services are funded.
New laws aim to streamline guardianship and prevent children from being placed in foster care when parents are detained.
GIS-based apps, imaging, sensors and other tools can significantly improve tracking and response. They need to be thoughtfully integrated with services.
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.
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