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The 65-plus population has more than doubled in 15 years, driving demand for health care and shrinking the labor pool.
District leaders are investing in peer-driven marketing as they work to reverse long-term enrollment declines.
Coverage losses and reduced funding coincide with a surge in uninsured patients seeking care.
The 2028 Games are approaching fast; not everyone thinks L.A. can get through hosting financially unscathed.
A growing number of states are considering digital assets, even as public finance experts remain skeptical.
The programs are growing and expanding. What’s needed is a focus on how well they’re working — whether they are offering students success and reflecting states’ economic priorities.
Seventy-five years after the first well near Tioga, the community reflects the booms, busts and lasting impact of a resource-driven economy.
City leaders ultimately rejected a National Guard cybersecurity partnership as concerns mounted over data access and federal involvement.
Trump’s expansion of executive power is fueling unprecedented conflict with states, raising questions about the future of federalism.
It depends on the quality of the program and on what the children would be doing if they weren’t in care. Both political parties have failed to capture these nuances.
State actions outside the typical legislative process are cutting undocumented immigrants off from school, work and driving.
San Marcos is outperforming much of San Diego County as most jurisdictions lag behind state-mandated housing production.
States are investing millions in system upgrades tied to new work requirements.
Wisconsinites could expand the liberal majority on their state Supreme Court, which was majority conservative just a few years ago. And AI is all over political advertising.
The state required counties to sign 287(g) agreements and pressured cities to do the same. Some local sheriffs say it's making their jobs harder.
Restrictive land use policies mean higher housing costs in neighborhoods most in need of affordability. We need policies that promote enough housing for everybody.
Only one company has used the incentive since 2021, as officials weigh energy costs and limited job creation.
The state has welcomed testing and deployment, but policymakers are still grappling with how to regulate safety and liability.
The port of Long Beach is an engine for millions of jobs across the nation. Its CEO talks to Governing about managing operations through trade disruptions.
It’s not easy to figure out the exact cost of a service a city or county provides, but it’s worth the effort to get the most out of every public dollar spent.
A proposed ordinance targeting single-serve alcohol sales in select neighborhoods has sparked debate over whether it would improve safety or hurt local businesses.
Lawmakers are targeting development in fire-prone areas and investing more in mitigation as wildfire risk intensifies.
Lawmakers are moving to regulate or ban the use of personal data in pricing, amid concerns consumers could be charged different amounts for the same items.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is proposing a $1-per-ride fee on ride-hailing services to send more revenue to schools. Most state and local ride-hailing taxes support transportation-related needs.
The full impact of changes to Medicaid won't come into perspective until 2027. RAND researchers estimated how many could lose coverage in each state.
Avoiding it will result in missed opportunities. It’s critical to adapt to unpredictable challenges. Too often governments treat inaction as the safe choice.
Florida lawmakers are increasingly spilling into costly special sessions, raising questions about the limits of part-time governance.
Sensors, drones and air-blast systems are helping officials detect risks earlier and reduce dangers in high-risk areas.
A new on-site center for infants and toddlers marks an early step toward expanding universal child care.
Charter and school choice advocates celebrate the change as common sense and a solution to financial problems for charters. Critics see an attack on traditional public schools.
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