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His approach to sustainability is bolder than most.
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They're putting more emphasis on applicants' emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
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Almost every state has jumped at the opportunity to tax online purchases.
As Climate Laws Pass Elsewhere, Oregon Republicans Go to the Extreme to Not
The Trump administration is rolling back carbon dioxide emissions regulations. Meanwhile, states are divided on whether to raise their clean air standards.
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Still, a few states may miss the July deadline, leading to a government shutdown in some.
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Faced with teacher strikes, many districts are making commitments they can't afford. It may be time to establish state-level GAOs to rein them in.
Smaller Cities' Path to Reinvigoration
They have a lot going for them, but they need the kind of infrastructure investment that partnering with financial institutions can provide.
It's Been a Rough Year for Mass Transit
With falling ridership and scrapped expansion projects, urban transit faces an uncertain future.
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Half the city’s land mass is occupied by tax-exempt institutions. Some city councilors say they’re not paying their fair share.
Are Public Employees Safe at Work?
Whether it's violence like the Virginia Beach shooting at a municipal building, or danger due to the nature of the job, government workers lack health and safety protections in nearly half the states.
