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With many city commission meetings now online, residents can attend meetings without the hassles of commuting, traffic or uncomfortable chairs. Some cities are even seeing higher levels of participation in the online meetings.
Inspired by trailblazer Shirley Chisholm, New Jersey’s Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver has become a powerful and inspirational leader in her own right and has already left a mark that will last for generations.
Thousands of absentee ballots were rejected during the state’s primary election in August due to a number of issues. But the 2 percent rejection rate isn’t unusual because it matches the historical rejection levels.
The anti-government groups that were allegedly plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer also had plans to “target and kill police.” Some members had been targeting officers when they were off duty.
The rules the president has pushed through have successfully lowered immigration numbers to the lowest in decades, but many experts are concerned about the impact the restrictions will have on job growth and the economy.
The crippled response to COVID-19 is just one example of why we need to revive our ability to sort out the roles of the federal government and the states.
There are only 11 races for governor this year. The pandemic has increased the incumbency advantage, giving most governors a high-profile chance to display leadership in a crisis.
The high-speed transportation company will build its $500 million Certification Center in Grant and Tucker Counties. The center will collaborate with local colleges and universities for research and technical training.
Gov. Kelly announced that the state will use nearly $50 million in COVID-19 aid grants to establish Internet for 76,735 households. An additional $85 million will improve statewide Internet over the next decade.
Civil rights activists filed the lawsuit against the city for allegedly tapping into over 400 privately owned surveillance cameras to track the protests over police brutality earlier this year.
The city is hoping that the 30 drop-off boxes will ease voters’ worries ahead of the general election. But the state is still encouraging voters to cast their ballots early to avoid build up on Election Day.
The death of a Google sister company's ambitious plan to develop an empty piece of the Canadian city's waterfront has lessons for what other cities should do when a big corporation comes calling.
They can play a larger role in rebuilding economies, breathing life into broken communities and enhancing diversity. Providing 14 years of free public education is an idea that deserves a closer look.
Election officials are working to ease public confusion about changes in the voting process, and to counter campaigns undermining trust. High- and low-tech strategies are helping to reduce worries.
California has banned the sale of gasoline-powered cars by 2035 and automakers retort with concern about the state’s electric grid and consumer preference for gas vehicles. This back and forth is decades long.
These false websites have been prevalent since 2016 but an investigation found that the number of these fakes has tripled in 2020. And local news is a perfect place for disinformation due to greater levels of trust.
The coronavirus pandemic encouraged Americans to begin relying more on fintech for things like check deposits and money transfers. As the change becomes permanent, some financial firms are having to catch up to the tech.
The FBI has arrested at least six men for their plans to overthrow the state government and kidnap political leaders. The group considered several ways of achieving its goals, including peaceful and violent options.
A first round of eviction protections is winding down, and tenants and landlords alike are at significant financial risk. Numerous state legislatures are chipping away at this dangerous instability.
The City Council approved a decision to redirect some 911 calls away from the police and to mental health clinicians or crisis teams. They will also utilize trained civilians for low-priority calls.
To offset the COVID-induced deficit California enacted furloughs for state agencies, including the Employment Development Department. If workers hadn’t had to take time off, 62,000 more claims could have been processed.
The state’s Supreme Court ruled that Gov. Whitmer’s COVID executive orders were unconstitutional but Michigan’s workplace safety administration says the workplace safety violations for COVID shouldn’t be invalidated.
Fear of contagion en route is keeping travelers on the ground, crushing local businesses and regional economies. Airport authorities should band together to establish on-site rapid testing.
A new report from Forrester finds governments lack an employee experience that fosters a productive and resilient workforce. How the public sector responds during COVID could change the worker dynamic, however.
Eight former GOP governors are supporting the Democrat for president. They may not change many minds but could provide cover to wavering Republican voters who don't want to re-elect Trump.
The short answer is yes. But long term, the electric grid will need to be reinforced to support the growing demands of an all-electric California.
Colorado is just one of many states that have had an immense number of unemployment claims to process due to COVID-19. However, the increased amount of fraud reveals that there are holes in identity security.
A Multnomah County study found that publicly funded broadband is too expensive to be feasible. Now the county must seek out cheaper, maybe less effective, options to ensure that every household has access to the Internet.
Although they reported more debt, financial concern and greater perceived health risks, Black American state and local government employees were overall more positive about their work during COVID-19, according to a report.
This year’s election will require more than 1 million workers to assist voters. The pandemic was expected to suppress the number of volunteers, but innovative and creative recruiting drives have boosted the supply.
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