They’re the foundation of our evolving economy, defining the next generation of growth. Their resource use is misunderstood. And they’re a boon for rural communities.
Modern multifamily buildings are far safer than those built long ago. It’s another reason for policymakers to remove regulatory barriers to constructing them.
Governments are paying out billions to settle thousands of claims. There is no substitute for justice, but keeping the abuse from happening in the first place would be far more cost-effective.
As the technology transforms service delivery, it’s essential to balance innovation, risk and public trust.
Not much for now, with next year’s insurance premiums jumping far more than general inflation and tax revenues. Employers’ only hope to begin stemming these costs long term is a stronger, unified front at the state and national levels. There also could be an important role for public pensions.
The new federal rules will stress-test our systems. It’s a chance to stop rewarding routine over improvement.
States and localities rely on the regularity and reliability of federal data. Disrupting it undermines everything from pensions to budgets and threatens public trust in government.
People get the kind of politics they demand, if not what they deserve.
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.
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.
American politics have reached a point where a radical solution may be needed. It’s worth thinking about, anyway.
It's vital to democracy, but the economics of the business and corporate ownership continue to challenge the independent reporting communities need.
Many of our deepest political problems have the same surprising source.
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.
State and local government leaders know their budgets are being swamped by federal changes. They need to act fast to mitigate the impacts.
State humanities councils connect Americans with their past and each other. That work is under threat due to federal cuts.
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