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As agencies use artificial intelligence to improve services and efficiency, leaders must shape its governance and impact.
A pending U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act could weaken protections for minority voters.
The Bloomberg Philanthropies award will fund up to 300 apartments, with city officials expecting sharply lower utility costs for residents.
With the number of residents over 65 growing four times faster than the rest of the population, legislators are advancing more than 20 bills and a long-term plan to reshape aging services.
Arizona state Rep. Alma Hernandez, venting frustration during a marathon overnight legislative session at the Arizona House of Representatives that began on February 25. Hernandez made the remark after a Republican lawmaker walked out around 5 a.m., briefly throwing the chamber into chaos with more than 20 bills still awaiting votes. Lawmakers had been debating for nearly 19 hours straight during crossover week, with tensions flaring over exhaustion, rushed debate and a process some said left little time to carefully consider legislation. (Arizona Mirror)
That’s how much of its historical average the Sierra Nevada snowpack has reached this winter in California, a critical source of nearly one-third of the state’s water supply ...
A traffic signal prioritization product developed for the city of San Jose has made buses 20 percent faster. The city has turned to Silicon Valley tech companies for a range of needs.
For public officials who support equal opportunity, recent court rulings and other developments provide reasons for a little optimism.
State lawmakers pursue homeowner tax cuts, but counties, schools and towns face shortfalls.
Lawmakers in some Republican-controlled states face resistance from business groups that say strict verification could cripple key industries.
Just over 10,000 residents signed up as federal subsidy cuts and rising premiums reshape the state’s insurance marketplace.
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, expressing concern after a call with federal officials about immigration enforcement and the upcoming elections. Bellows said federal authorities told state officials that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is not planning to target polling locations. However, she said officials declined to clearly affirm that states have sole authority over election administration, raising fears about potential federal interference as tensions grow between states and the Trump administration over immigration and voting policies. (Bloomberg)
That’s how long it takes, on average, to process sexual assault evidence kits in Colorado ...
Whether it’s political polarization, ruthless social media or federal interference, this is a particularly tough time to be in elected office in a city or a state.
Lawmakers in at least eight states are proposing bans or tighter limits as garnishment hits thousands of patients each year and federal protections recede.
State education data shows that nearly 30,000 students made learning gains last year, reinforcing lawmakers’ push for sustained funding.
A Southern California air board received more than 20,000 comments from an AI-powered campaign before rejecting pollution limits on gas appliances.
Donald Trump, referring to Democrats during his State of the Union address as he criticized their positions on cultural and political issues. Trump used the speech to attack his political opponents and defend his administration’s agenda, framing Democrats as out of step with American values. The remarks came at a politically challenging moment, with polls showing declining approval ratings and growing public concern about his economic and immigration policies. (New York Times)
That’s how much has been spent on advertising in the Texas Senate primary, making it the most expensive Senate primary in U.S. history ...
President Donald Trump gave the longest State of the Union speech in history Tuesday night. It emphasized the administration’s work on affordability issues as polls suggest most Americans are dissatisfied with his handling of the economy.
It doesn’t look good for the GOP, but these intermittent elections are far from perfect barometers of public opinion.
The county GOP decided to break from a jointly administered primary with Democrats. As a result, voters must publicly identify their party inside voting centers.
State investments lifted scores overall, but stark gaps remain between affluent and struggling districts.
As lawmakers respond to public concern over automated coverage decisions, a federal executive order threatens to override state authority.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, a Democrat who was among a group of governors meeting with President Donald Trump on Friday, Feb. 20, describing Trump’s reaction to the news that the Supreme Court had invalidated his global tariffs. (Wall Street Journal)
That’s how many international visitors aren’t coming to the United States, resulting in billions of dollars in lost economic activity ...
For a few of them, particularly ambitious Democrats, the answer is yes.
State and local governments have been issuing record amounts of debt, mostly to maintain and expand infrastructure. Will the surge continue?
Compounds far more potent than fentanyl are emerging faster than ever. State and local overdose tracking systems should be built to detect them.
Lottery officials say digital sales would boost funding for parks and wildlife, but lawmakers fear a shift toward casino-style gaming.
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