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Projected per-student spending in New York for the 2024–25 school year, nearly double the national average ...
California state Sen. Aisha Wahab. The Democrat’s Senate Bill 259 would bar retailers from using AI to adjust prices based on data pulled from customers’ phones. For example, a ride-hailing company could charge more if it knows your battery is about to die. The proposal is part of a broader push in Sacramento to curb AI-driven practices. (Cal Matters)
With around $45,000 per branch, libraries are offering family education and stress management workshops in counties where 70 percent of child welfare cases stem from economic hardship.
Educators and health officials say legalization has lowered perceived risk among teens, making prevention and enforcement in schools more challenging.
With killings down by more than half from the 2021 peak, officials say progress is real but fragile, and deep-seated social issues remain unresolved.
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A month after she was sworn in, Cara Spencer had to deal with a devastating tornado.
Washington wants to prune federal regulations. The feds should pay attention to what the Old Dominion is doing. And AI can help.
The city’s movement toward free care for kids up to age 2 could be a gamechanger with national implications. And it’s a sign of the growing political strength of working parents.
Missouri state Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin. The Republican president pro tem said Gov. Mike Kehoe is weighing a redistricting plan aimed at aligning the state’s congressional map with its conservative majority, following similar moves debated in Texas. (Bloomberg)
Democrats face financial and political risk in their bid to block the GOP plan.
Providers report denial rates up to 17.5 percent. To cope with the mounting financial pressure, some small clinics have stopped accepting Medicaid altogether.
Hurricane season begins in earnest in August. The devastating floods in Texas earlier this summer underscored the importance of state and local readiness as the federal government rethinks its role in disaster response.
The Trump administration is trying to stop wind projects, but the Great Lakes states have a powerful say in what happens on the lakes, where turbines could power the entire region and beyond. They should lay the groundwork now.
The park in Portland, Ore., takes up little space but has a whimsical history.
The new tax and spending law’s requirements for food assistance and Medicaid impose costly administrative burdens on states and localities. Widely misunderstood rules for taxing overtime will intensify the administrative pain. Public employers should start preparing their workers for the confusion to come.
Value of transportation projects expected to break ground in the next 30 to 60 days, up 20 percent ...
New Hampshire state Rep. Ellen Read. The Democrat sponsored the nation’s first law requiring doctors to perform sterilization procedures for patients who request them, regardless of age, marital status or personal views on fertility. Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed the bipartisan measure on July 15. (New Hampshire Bulletin)
The mayor is facing a more than $1 billion budget deficit and has already disavowed a property tax hike.
With little public detail about its methods or goals, the governor’s new investigative unit raises questions about transparency, political intent and the future of local oversight.
Monique Limón, a Santa Barbara Democrat, was chosen to serve as the next president pro tem of the California state Senate. A former educator, she’s the first woman of color to serve in the role.
Cities that depend heavily on federal research dollars will necessarily take a hit. But a look at two different cities suggests two possible futures.
Montana’s law empowers residents with control over sensitive neural data, building on Colorado and California's legislation amid growing concerns over consumer neurotechnology.
Funding cuts eliminate nearly half the grants, forcing nonprofits to downsize and cancel internships, leaving thousands adrift.
Labor and delivery units have closed and recruitment has collapsed, with physician leaders warning the workforce loss could take decades to recover.
Pinellas County Commission Chairperson Brian Scott. Florida’s new Department of Government Efficiency is launching audits of Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, citing concerns over alleged excessive spending. Scott pushed back on the tone but said the county will comply with the sweeping records request, which includes documents on diversity, equity and inclusion and climate initiatives. (Tampa Bay Times)
Portion of U.S. job growth over the past year driven by the healthcare and social assistance sector ...
Groups focused on food security are scrambling following the cancellation of federal programs supporting purchases from local farmers.
Pension funds enjoyed enormous stock market returns during the pandemic but slower gains and underfunding has increased their liabilities.
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