States Again Sue IRS Over Federal Tax Law
Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and a local government coalition allege that a new IRS rule unlawfully puts an end to their tax reform workarounds.
5 States Still Don't Have a Budget. Here's Why.
Medicaid expansion, education funding and tax breaks are at the heart of the stalemates this year. The delays may hurt some states more than others.
Not All About Trump: Democrats Worry About State Legislative Races
Panelists at the Netroots Nation conference this weekend raised concerns about finding enough candidates and donors for state legislative elections.
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Lawmakers failed to override the Republican governor's decision to cut 40 percent of the university system's state funding.
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Supporters of the initiatives will have to wait at least two years before they go before voters.
California Takes Obamacare to a New Level as the Law's Fate Looms
The state is restoring the individual mandate and making an unprecedented effort to help the middle class afford health insurance.
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From 42 Agencies to 15: How Arkansas Overhauled State Government Without Laying Anyone Off
Gov. Asa Hutchinson spearheaded the streamlining.
Welfare's Once-Popular Cap on Kids Loses Favor in States
The policy was intended to discourage government dependence. It didn’t seem to work.
One State's Big Leap to Reduce Medicare and Medicaid's Out-of-Pocket Costs
Washington state is going further than any other to cover aging Americans' medical bills.
Better Ways to Measure Student Learning
There's a lot of room for improvement in the way we do standardized tests. Some states are experimenting with innovative approaches.
Maps That Can Guide a Changing City
The evolving technology of 'digital twins' can provide a dynamic, real-time view of the urban environment and the impact of ideas for improving it.
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Version of Microsoft software that thousands of election systems -- even new ones -- are using. In January 2020, Microsoft will stop automatically securing it, making those systems more vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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Rather than treating them as the enemy, cities should collaborate with them.
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Local governments are offering employees home loans and even housing if they reside among the people they serve.
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They're putting more emphasis on applicants' emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
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As the EPA and Congress debate PFAS regulations, local governments are taking action to protect people from toxic chemicals used in the production of practically everything.
How Federal Tax Reform Is Changing Government Borrowing
Fearing more changes from Congress, states and cities are turning less and less to the municipal bond market.
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