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If California AG Xavier Becerra is confirmed as the next U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Gov. Newsom will have an opportunity to fill two influential political offices.
Most methods of determining whether electoral maps are fair require a lot of math and some tough computation. But there is an easier way.
Nearly every great modern crisis has led to an expansion of federal power, but President Trump left the pandemic response largely to the states. This year, federalism was a boon both to health and election management.
As 2020 comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the numerous books that government officials from across the nation have recommended over the past several years.
The state’s 200 contact tracers can’t keep up with the growing numbers of coronavirus cases. Residents continue to push back against virus precautions, leading many to worry the situation will get worse.
San Francisco Assemblymember David Chiu proposed a bill that would require tenants to pay at least 25 percent of their total rent but would also extend the eviction moratorium through Dec. 2021.
The Statehouse has closed for the indeterminable future as COVID-19 cases increase, leaving state lawmakers to debate how to safely conduct the legislative session while also providing public access.
Due to the high level of paper ballots, this was the first year that the state conducted a post-election audit. Despite success at ballot counting, it is unclear whether vote by mail is here to stay.
A new survey shows that public-sector employees are adapting to remote work and that many like it. It also reveals concerns that state and local government employers need to keep in mind.
Just before Thanksgiving, Baltimore County Public Schools were hit by a ransomware attack, worrying school districts across the state. But state audits have routinely found vulnerabilities officials ignored.
The California Dream Index aggregates indicators of equity to determine how the state is faring in its fight against economic inequity, and according to the numbers, there hasn’t been any improvement since 2010.
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We’ve outlined examples of how digital innovation combined with human expertise can enable key players to quickly mobilize trained staff to provide vaccine support and drive success rates through CX.
New data shows that nearly 4,000 businesses received Paycheck Protection Program loans of $1 million or more, which accounts for 38 percent of the total money spent statewide.
As energy officials prepare for the normal winter disruptions, the coronavirus pandemic adds another layer of complication. Some residents are being asked to prepare for the possibility of staying home without heat.
For more than two centuries, the vice president has held little power, despite the position’s prominence. That may be changing, but the story of the No. 2 job in America is full of historical quirks.
By defining the downtown Loop more than a century ago, elevated trains and tracks gave the city a vibrant economic and cultural center. It's a core element that other cities don't have.
Without reinvigorating our tattered intergovernmental partnership, his administration will be doomed as it tries to tackle enormous, urgent and inescapable challenges.
The 2020 Menino Survey of Mayors examined the social, public health and economic impacts of COVID on American cities, and the ways it has changed the future of work, transit and racial inequities.
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For local government finance leaders, timely and relevant data is crucial for planning, budgeting and reporting; however, many local governments struggle to get the right data when they need it. So, what can they do?
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The local government survey of U.S. cities and counties reveals trends around COVID, remote work and digital infrastructure investments.
A newspaper investigation has found that the DeSantis administration has engaged in numerous attempts to suppress facts and public safety during the COVID pandemic to save face and encourage support for the governor.
The Madison City Council voted to ban its city agencies from using facial recognition technology or information gathered from facial surveillance. The ban extends to the city’s police department.
A spike in unemployment claims appears to have been caused by jobless workers switching between programs and criminals trying to defraud the system. In the meantime, the state has paused payment on more than 300,000 claims.
California has never sent a Latino to the U.S. Senate despite its large immigrant population. That may change when Gov. Newsom appoints someone to fill Sen. Kamala Harris’ seat.
There have been many success stories about government rapidly and effectively responding to the needs of the pandemic with technology. A new survey sheds some light on how the CARES Act helped make that happen.
Millions of Americans — particularly those from minority communities who remember infamous medical experiments — are leery of immunizations. Public officials need to find ways to overcome this.
Local governments have come to rely more and more on user charges to fund municipal operations. They're being challenged through the lens of equity and social justice, and they warrant a review.
The availability of a proven COVID vaccine may be weeks away, but many Americans remain wary. State lawmakers have introduced bills to address its administration, including the boundaries of enforced immunization.
The county will analyze the cost of the technology as well as the data management system that would allow storage of footage and other evidence. For some, the purchase is an investment in public transparency.
Due to complex federal and state bureaucratic regulations, many homeowners and renters in California are still waiting for financial relief from a fire three years ago. For many, no money means no housing.
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