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Algorithmic price setting and wage discrimination are threats to privacy and well-being, as well as to state revenues. Some states are moving to protect workers and consumers.
Percent of voters in Virginia, a global hub of data centers, who say they would be comfortable with a new one being built in their community, down from 69 percent in 2023 ...
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore defending a new state-led approach to vaccine policy. Moore made the remark while signing the Vax Act, which shifts authority over vaccine recommendations to Maryland officials rather than relying solely on federal guidance. Supporters say the law will expand access and ensure evidence-based care, while critics warn it could create confusion by diverging from national standards. (Baltimore Sun)
State officials and partners are deploying sensors to improve tracking of pollution, especially during wildfire season.
A new report finds the state depends more heavily on local property taxes than any other, shaping how public services are funded.
New laws aim to streamline guardianship and prevent children from being placed in foster care when parents are detained.
GIS-based apps, imaging, sensors and other tools can significantly improve tracking and response. They need to be thoughtfully integrated with services.
A new projection finds 442 institutions could shut down or merge within a decade as enrollment declines and financial pressures mount.
Officials are exploring federal funding and new testing efforts as parents demand faster cleanup of unsafe park conditions.
The state’s landmark law delivered broad coverage, but affordability and system pressures are emerging as the next major challenge.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani discussing plans for city-run grocery stores. Mamdani acknowledged details are still being finalized as the city moves forward with publicly supported grocery stores aimed at lowering food costs. The initiative will offer discounted “essential” items, with the first location expected to open in 2027, as officials work to define pricing and long-term operating costs. (New York Daily News)
Total U.S. state lottery ticket sales in 2024, nearly double the amount from 2008 ...
A Democratic-backed vote for redistricting in Virginia looks closer than it did on election night last fall. And California’s Democratic Party chair talks about the state of the governor’s race.
Rusty Hicks, the chair of California's Democratic Party, says the seven remaining Democrats competing in the gubernatorial primary are experienced and qualified. But with such a large field they face the prospect of edging each other out for a Republican-only general election.
States face an $86 billion funding gap as inflation and staffing shortages make infrastructure upkeep more expensive.
“Forever chemicals” are on the radar of both federal and state legislators, but states appear to be pushing harder to get them out of consumer products and the environment.
A crucial deadline is looming, and local governments seeking to compete need to demonstrate an investible project pipeline with measurable outcomes. Not every project is a fit.
Keith Hill, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241, which represents Chicago Transit Authority and Pace employees, warning about the economic impact of driverless technology. Hill made the remark as labor groups rallied against legislation that would allow autonomous vehicle pilot programs in Illinois, arguing the shift could threaten jobs across transportation and related industries and have a broader ripple effect on the middle class and consumer economy. (Chicago Tribune)
The uninsured rate for Americans under age 65 in 2024, rising from 9.5 percent the year before — the first increase since 2019 ...
Fatalities fell 6.7 percent in 2025, nearing pre-pandemic levels. But experts warn the U.S. still lags far behind peer nations on safety.
Agreements with three unions deliver major raises while raising new concerns about the district’s long-term financial stability.
Maine’s proposed moratorium would pause projects over 20 megawatts while officials study impacts on the grid and communities.
States need to aggressively assert their domain over the digital betting shops trying to cloak themselves as trading platforms.
It’s where some of the country’s best-known companies got their start, but in too many places regulations make running a business from home difficult or impossible. Some states and localities have begun to lower the barriers.
Eric Swalwell’s exit and a crowded field are making it harder to predict who will reach the runoff.
Districts across San Diego County are experimenting with policies and guidance as they navigate rapid classroom adoption.
State officials say the region must quickly train a new generation of workers to meet rising reactor demand.
The amount Idaho is allocating to a new fund to help schools cover high-cost services for students with disabilities ...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom highlighting the dramatic decline of the Salton Sea’s water levels. Newsom made the remark while announcing the creation of the Salton Sea Conservancy, a new state agency tasked with restoring the shrinking lake, improving air quality and protecting public health. The Salton Sea — California’s largest and most polluted lake — has receded significantly over decades, exposing toxic dust and environmental hazards for nearby communities. (CalMatters)
America’s mayors share challenges — and a unique power to address them — says Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt.
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