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The value of Los Angeles Unified School District contracts allegedly steered in a corruption and money-laundering scheme, one of the largest in the district’s history ...
Shane Tews, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, arguing that AM radio’s role as a primary emergency information source has diminished. Her comments come as lawmakers debate requiring AM radio in new vehicles, with supporters calling it a critical lifeline during disasters and critics saying changing technology — from smartphones to satellite and Internet-based communications — has made it far less essential for younger generations. (The Spokesman-Review)
A proposed ordinance targeting single-serve alcohol sales in select neighborhoods has sparked debate over whether it would improve safety or hurt local businesses.
Lawmakers are targeting development in fire-prone areas and investing more in mitigation as wildfire risk intensifies.
Lawmakers are moving to regulate or ban the use of personal data in pricing, amid concerns consumers could be charged different amounts for the same items.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is proposing a $1-per-ride fee on ride-hailing services to send more revenue to schools. Most state and local ride-hailing taxes support transportation-related needs.
The full impact of changes to Medicaid won't come into perspective until 2027. RAND researchers estimated how many could lose coverage in each state.
Avoiding it will result in missed opportunities. It’s critical to adapt to unpredictable challenges. Too often governments treat inaction as the safe choice.
Florida lawmakers are increasingly spilling into costly special sessions, raising questions about the limits of part-time governance.
Sensors, drones and air-blast systems are helping officials detect risks earlier and reduce dangers in high-risk areas.
A new on-site center for infants and toddlers marks an early step toward expanding universal child care.
Brian Hofer, an Oakland, Calif.-based privacy advocate, criticizing the city’s new speed camera enforcement program. Hofer argued that without stronger enforcement mechanisms, such as tying fines to vehicle registration, the tickets rely largely on voluntary compliance. The comments come as Oakland rolls out dozens of speed cameras, even as officials acknowledge the city has limited ability to penalize drivers who ignore fines under current state law. (The Mercury News)
What a family of four needs to earn annually to live comfortably in some of California’s most expensive cities ...
Charter and school choice advocates celebrate the change as common sense and a solution to financial problems for charters. Critics see an attack on traditional public schools.
Crowded primaries could signal a weakening of African American political power, but a more open and competitive political environment could also be a sign of democratic health.
Higher gas prices aren’t the whole story. The more a state depends on oil, the more expensive life becomes for residents.
The peak electrical demand threshold at which South Dakota's new data center regulations kick in, after Gov. Larry Rhoden signed legislation Tuesday placing new limits on the industry ...
Erika Donalds, education advocate and wife of Florida Congressman Byron Donalds, outlining a vision to expand the role of private enterprise in Florida’s education system. Speaking at a campaign event as her husband runs for governor, Donalds promoted a model that would increase school choice, invite more private-sector participation and rethink how schools are evaluated. The proposal builds on Florida’s existing push toward charter and private school options, while signaling a broader embrace of market-driven approaches to education. (Miami Herald)
New estimates show migration patterns favoring less densely populated areas, while most U.S. counties experience slowing growth.
New rules will require prior authorization for weight loss medications, a move expected to save the city $10.6 million amid “skyrocketing” health expenses.
Gov. Jared Polis praised the two bills as the state’s latest innovative efforts to wrench down the price of housing.
Utah is a solid-red state, but that doesn’t shield Weber County’s Ricky Hatch from election controversy.
They provide essential services, employ millions and are drivers of local economies. State and local governments can help their constituents by supporting a healthy and vibrant nonprofit sector.
A California jury’s $3 million verdict follows a $375 million ruling in New Mexico, signaling rising legal exposure for tech companies.
Democratic gains in districts previously won by Donald Trump suggest shifting voter sentiment as state leaders head into redistricting and midterm season.
State and local officials can use the tool to analyze dozens of quality-of-life indicators and better direct funding and interventions.
The number of power outages reported in New Orleans in 2025 — the highest total in nine years ...
Colorado Republican state Rep. Larry Don Suckla, a rancher, at a committee hearing on the proposed Tamale Act, which would end the state’s prohibition on the sale of homemade food. The legislation would require vendors to take a food safety course while limiting them to selling five different items and grossing $150,000 in a calendar year and allowing local health departments to recoup the cost of investigations from producers. (Washington Post).
A new study looks at what it takes for people to be truly economically secure — not just scraping by. The insights could help policymakers target their interventions.
States’ overall fiscal cushions are quickly eroding, leaving states with fewer resources to address widespread current and projected budget imbalances.
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