With federal cuts coming, states, cities and counties need to step up their understanding of the programs they run and the priorities they hope to preserve.
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Diverting young people who commit low-level offenses to community support programs can help them avoid incarceration down the line. Girls in particular may benefit from these tactics. -
The New Hampshire legislature is considering dozens of policies aimed at making housing more affordable, a priority for first-year Gov. Kelly Ayotte. Some policies are gaining bipartisan support, but debates over local control still rage.
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The state recently became the first since 1980 to vote to eliminate its income tax. This will boost economic growth while removing barriers to work — and could ignite a wave of similar state-led reforms.
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California state Sen. Scott Wiener. Wiener, a Democrat, said that one of the lessons of last year’s elections is that Democrats have to demonstrate effectiveness rather than constantly worrying about process. As a case in point, he’s looking to amend a law that has blocked a good deal of housing construction in the state. (Bay Area News Group)
