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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.
Estimate of the cost in pay, not including the costs of meals, lodging and transportation, of deploying 200 Oregon National Guard troops to Portland for 60 days ...
Patrick Gilmore. Gilmore, 25, described the surreal scene he witnessed in downtown Chicago when a cyclist taunted federal immigration agents near the Dearborn Street Bridge and then sped away as they gave chase. The moment, which Gilmore captured in real time, quickly went viral online, fueling debate about the heavy federal presence patrolling Chicago’s streets and riverfront. (Chicago Tribune)
This shutdown could last for a while, leaving states short of funds for a variety of programs. There’s no guarantee this time that they’ll be reimbursed in the end.
Gov. Abbott has his critics but there's no denying Texas' economic success during his time in office. The state's GDP has increased 60 percent on his watch.
Congress and the states run on different fiscal calendars. Blame Nixon.
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Even in the days leading up to her assassination, Hortman offered an example of political bravery and smarts.
State humanities councils connect Americans with their past and each other. That work is under threat due to federal cuts.
States are doing the bidding of big drugmakers by limiting the cost-saving role of pharmacy benefit managers.
State lawmakers are making the right move by curtailing the major middlemen of drug sales, known as pharmacy benefit managers.
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael G. Adams is one of the few public officials who's found a way to address both election security and ballot access concerns.
This year's class features a bipartisan mix of individuals who've changed the lives of citizens and how their governments function.
As traditional development slows, accessory dwelling units now represent 30–45 percent of new permits and more than half of the affordable homes in unincorporated areas.
The amendments to the U.S. Constitution missing from thousands of “Trump Bibles” distributed to Oklahoma public schools ...
Matt Jones, senior director of industry relations at the auto marketplace TrueCar, describing the rush of electric vehicle sales after federal tax credits worth up to $7,500 for new models and $4,000 for used ones were cut short under the GOP tax and spending package. With buyers needing a binding contract in place by Sept. 30, demand surged in recent weeks as shoppers scrambled to lock in the incentives. (NPR)
In recent months, major cities including San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego, Fresno and Los Angeles have significantly stepped up efforts to clear encampments. Officials say it's an overdue shift in policy around homelessness.
State and local retirement systems should collaborate to develop an AI-powered digital assistant to help government employees make better financial decisions throughout their careers. Hand-me-downs from the private sector won't cut it.
Already, 1 in 3 counties receive federal disaster declarations each year. With disasters growing in strength and frequency, federal policies need to change.
The only state with such a program didn’t get there overnight. Years of action at the state Capitol and the ballot box set the stage. It’s a lesson for lawmakers in other states facing the fiscal challenges of providing services families need amid diminishing federal aid.
Gov. Joe Lombardo struck a deal with the DOJ to expand cooperation with ICE, ending the state’s sanctuary label.
Officials have denied public access to findings on the Gas Co. Tower, one of the city’s tallest buildings, even as engineers warn it could be unusable after a major earthquake without costly retrofits.
Colorado state Sen. Jeff Bridges. The Democratic chair of the Joint Budget Committee warned that federal tax cuts signed into law by President Donald Trump have made it harder for lawmakers to plug a nearly $1 billion budget gap heading into the next legislative session. Bridges said last year’s stopgap maneuvers won’t be enough this time as rising health-care costs and strict limits under the state’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights continue to squeeze the general fund. (The Denver Post)
The bill aims to get around federal protections for gun manufacturers.
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