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James Allrich, principal of Argyle Middle School in Layhill, Md., describing unexpected shifts in student behavior after cellphone restrictions took effect. Educators across the country report that limiting phone use during the school day is boosting engagement and reviving offline activities. (Education Week)
The decline in annual taxi trips in Las Vegas since the arrival of rideshare services ...
DHS is using federal funds to reimburse local police who partner with ICE, a policy that could reshape law enforcement in rural communities with limited staffing and resources.
Highly competitive, employer-backed pathways to bachelor’s degrees are fueling interest as U.S. leaders look to scale apprenticeships.
From heat-risk task forces to flood and wildfire planning, states are broadening their approaches to disaster preparedness.
Maryland’s awareness campaign and Urban Institute research offer a blueprint state leaders can use to increase uptake, helping residents keep more of what they’ve earned.
As cities come back from the pandemic, a few elite performers are leading the way.
The price paid at auction for a three-coin set of the final pennies minted for U.S. circulation ...
Andrea Travnicek, assistant secretary of water and science, delivering a keynote address as seven Western states race to reach a deal over the future of the Colorado River. Her remarks underscored the urgency facing negotiators working toward a Feb. 14 deadline to secure water supplies for roughly 40 million people amid prolonged drought and mounting interstate tensions. (Union-Bulletin)
Only a fraction of planned vouchers reached residents before the state shifted funding to a car trade-in program
Despite being the nation’s largest full-time legislature, divided government and a budget impasse have sharply limited output.
The governor’s plan will require expansion beneficiaries to work 80 hours a month or be enrolled in school half time to retain coverage.
Chicago’s mayor has low approval ratings and has struggled to pass his agenda. What does it mean for other big-city progressives?
As high schools rethink graduation requirements, a growing number are moving away from requiring all students to pass a comprehensive test.
The conventional wisdom gets it wrong, relying on stereotypes. That’s an issue for public debates, policies and resources.
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The number of states where workers will see minimum wage increases beginning Jan. 1, 2026 ...
Outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams, reflecting on his tenure during a farewell press conference at City Hall. Adams characterized his leadership style as unapologetically candid as he prepares to leave office Dec. 31, closing a term marked by policy wins as well as controversy, including a federal indictment that was later dismissed. (Daily News)
Improved reserves and investor confidence mask long-term challenges tied to pensions and constrained revenue growth.
The new law will boost funding and restructure oversight of Chicago-area transit agencies as federal pandemic aid expires.
The state is issuing leases for unbuilt homes to shrink the Hawaiian Home Lands backlog.
Updating property assessments often causes headaches for political leaders, especially in areas with rapid increases in home value. A backlash recently led to a county executive’s recall in Missouri.
With federal support diminishing, local governments are on the forefront. They have plenty of effective approaches to draw on to direct resources toward proven ideas — and away from ineffective ones.
The decline in the U.S. arrest rate since its peak in 1994, according to a new analysis by the Council on Criminal Justice ...
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, announcing he will sign legislation banning intoxicating hemp products and revising parts of Ohio’s voter-approved marijuana law. DeWine said the bill, passed by Republican lawmakers, would rein in delta-8 THC products sold outside licensed dispensaries and could take effect as early as March if signed before the new year. (Ohio Capital Journal)
As the city weighs renewing its multimillion-dollar ShotSpotter contract, officials acknowledge they can’t verify sensor locations, raising oversight and transparency concerns.
A new state audit finds vacancy rates above 30 percent despite hundreds of millions spent on salaries, bonuses and contract labor.
Utilities are spending billions to modernize transmission for renewables, manufacturing and data centers with costs passed on to ratepayers statewide.
The order calls for suing and denying grants to states with “onerous and excessive” artificial intelligence regulations, and for recommending a “minimally burdensome” national standard to pre-empt state laws.
A proposed new city in California demonstrates the benefits of packing more people and businesses into a small geographic area. Removing daunting roadblocks can open up vital experiments in city-building.
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