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States need to aggressively assert their domain over the digital betting shops trying to cloak themselves as trading platforms.
If local journalism and civic information are truly public goods, their survival will require bold public interventions. It’s beginning to happen.
Too often local officials sign nondisclosure agreements that keep the public in the dark about tech companies’ plans. Policymakers need to rein them in.
Garden apartments don’t look like much, but they’ve been an important source of housing for people of modest means for a long time. Do they point the way to a residential future?
The rules vary widely from state to state, and they do little to prevent policymakers from pushing costs into the future unsustainably. A couple of states are trying to take a longer-term view.
The programs are growing and expanding. What’s needed is a focus on how well they’re working — whether they are offering students success and reflecting states’ economic priorities.
It depends on the quality of the program and on what the children would be doing if they weren’t in care. Both political parties have failed to capture these nuances.
Restrictive land use policies mean higher housing costs in neighborhoods most in need of affordability. We need policies that promote enough housing for everybody.
It’s not easy to figure out the exact cost of a service a city or county provides, but it’s worth the effort to get the most out of every public dollar spent.
Avoiding it will result in missed opportunities. It’s critical to adapt to unpredictable challenges. Too often governments treat inaction as the safe choice.
Crowded primaries could signal a weakening of African American political power, but a more open and competitive political environment could also be a sign of democratic health.
We’ve been trying for half a century to bring simple language to government communications, without much success. Speaking to people in language they understand is a high-return, low-cost investment.
Left-leaning mayoral winners are getting a lot of attention, but in a few cities business-friendly moderates are showing strength.
If abruptly changing federal policy becomes a recurring feature, state and local governments will need to adjust how they govern, not just how they budget.
What state legislatures do is important, but process matters just as much. Local governments determine whether reforms unlock housing or quietly stall.
Innovative programs make them safer while enhancing opportunities for success after release. Some states are showing the way.
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