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Trillions of dollars of wealth, much of it in homes and other property, will be moving from baby boomers to millennials. Local governments should begin preparing for dealing with that generation’s values.
A new national study finds that people believe state and local governments can make their communities better — and they want to help.
That’s the share of U.S. adults who believe artificial intelligence will make people less creative ...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. The governor blasted Texas Gov. Greg Abbott after Abbott approved President Donald Trump’s request to deploy 400 Texas National Guard soldiers to other states. Pritzker said the troops were not welcome in Illinois and accused Abbott of overstepping his authority. A spokesman for Abbott fired back, arguing that if “liberal governments in Illinois and Chicago were protecting people and property and upholding law and order, we wouldn’t be having this conversation.” (The Dallas Daily News)
A look back at nearly 150 years of deployments shows the guard responding to labor strikes, riots, protests and pandemics, but never under federal orders.
Mayor Mike Johnston wants city services to run as smoothly as DoorDash, betting that artificial intelligence can make Denver’s government faster and more responsive. Skeptics warn of bias, job loss and misplaced priorities.
There were plenty not that long ago. We could use some of their pragmatism now.
The Oregon legislature passed a funding bill during a special session to prevent layoffs at the Department of Transportation. Lawmakers on both sides say it’s a short-term fix.
There are plenty of reasons for state and local leaders to be unsure about the future. Not all of them are coming down from Washington.
A proposal to open education savings accounts to every student mirrors recent legislation in Arkansas and Alabama but raises new concerns over accountability and equity.
The new Dallas-based exchange plans to lure companies frustrated by NYSE and Nasdaq rules when trading begins in 2026.
Roger Brown, Paradise, Calif., resident. Nearly seven years after the Camp Fire destroyed most of Paradise, the town is rebuilding — but not returning to what it once was. Younger families have moved in, drawn by affordable land and the promise of a fresh start, while many retirees and low-income residents have not returned. Of the more than 10,000 homes lost, just 30 percent have been rebuilt, reshaping Paradise’s identity in the process. For survivors like Brown, recovery has been both hopeful and heartbreaking — proof that rebuilding a town is not the same as restoring it. (Los Angeles Times)
The decline in patients who crossed state lines for abortions during the first half of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024 ...
Fewer people are visiting Las Vegas than last year thanks to travelers’ economic concerns and federal immigration policies. The city’s new mayor, former Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, has no doubt it’ll bounce back.
It's vital to democracy, but the economics of the business and corporate ownership continue to challenge the independent reporting communities need.
American politics have reached a point where a radical solution may be needed. It’s worth thinking about, anyway.
The new estimated cost of building the Brightline West high-speed rail line from Las Vegas to Southern California ...
Ohio state Rep. Josh Williams. His remarks came as Ohio’s new age-verification law for online pornography took effect Tuesday, requiring users to upload a state ID, provide personal information, or even submit to facial recognition before accessing adult sites. Companies that fail to comply face penalties. (Ohio Capital Journal)
Local leaders see data centers, which help power the world’s shift to artificial intelligence, as a way to keep their towns open. Residents worry their way of life — and water — is at stake.
Lawmakers approved a $17 million plan to replace expiring federal tax credits, preventing rate hikes of more than 300 percent for some households.
AI is being used to create nonsensical, sometimes dangerously inaccurate books. Local librarians are tasked with keeping these volumes out of their collections.
Some states that have dropped degree requirements for public-sector jobs still force non-degree training providers to navigate a labyrinth of rules as if they were traditional colleges. It’s a fundamental roadblock to economic mobility.
Many of our deepest political problems have the same surprising source.
The share of Americans who say Republicans would be to blame for the government shutdown ...
Sen. Ashley Moody, a Florida Republican. Moody announced she would forgo her salary during the government shutdown, pledging to donate the money to the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay. Lawmakers in both chambers are facing scrutiny for continuing to collect pay while federal employees go without, despite a growing push for members of Congress to have their pay withheld or redirected during funding lapses. (Roll Call)
California is set to adopt the nation’s first legal definition of ultra-processed foods, part of a growing red-blue wave targeting additives, dyes and school meals as childhood obesity rises.
Kindergarten readiness and degree attainment are improving, yet literacy challenges, soaring tuition and student well-being concerns continue to weigh on the system.
Columbus, Ohio, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, its economy driven by an unusual culture of cooperation led by Mayor Andrew Ginther.
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line began running twice-a-day service between New Orleans and Mobile, Ala., in August. Gulf Coast cities are hoping it will bring new people to town.
State and local government leaders know their budgets are being swamped by federal changes. They need to act fast to mitigate the impacts.
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