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Counties with large amounts of federally owned land often face a unique fiscal challenge: providing local services on land that generates little or no property tax revenue. bit.ly/4eliFl4
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Los Angeles has spent decades searching for solutions to one of the nation’s most notorious traffic bottlenecks. A major subway expansion could transform how people move while testing whether transit can ease congestion in a city built around cars. bit.ly/4vNKMjQ
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Public pension systems are designed to provide retirement security, but their structure can leave many women at a disadvantage. Career interruptions and pay disparities can all translate into lower retirement benefits over time. bit.ly/4ebh56C
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When it comes to housing reform, bigger isn’t always better. Advocates in a growing number of states are finding success by breaking ambitious housing agendas into smaller, more targeted policies rather than relying on sweeping omnibus legislation. bit.ly/4e96x7V
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Cyber threats once viewed as national security concerns are increasingly affecting state and local governments. As attacks grow more sophisticated, public-sector leaders are being forced to rethink how they protect critical systems and services. bit.ly/4fA7o2A
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Jun 11
For decades, air quality improvements helped reduce harmful ozone pollution across much of the country. Now, increasingly severe wildfires are reversing some of that progress, creating new public challenges for communities far beyond the burn zone.
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Jun 10
As tribal nations expand their digital capabilities, protecting sensitive data is becoming an increasingly urgent challenge. Strengthening cybersecurity and data governance is essential to safeguarding sovereignty and public services. bit.ly/4abc0c7
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Ransomware attacks can shut down systems, disrupt services and generate headlines. But the true costs often extend far beyond the ransom itself, creating long-term financial, operational and public trust challenges for state and local governments. bit.ly/3SxEBC4
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Jun 9
Federal resilience grants have helped communities prepare for disasters before they strike. As that funding disappears, state and local governments may face tougher choices about how to invest in resilience and who bears the cost of future risks.
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Jun 9
Public pension systems are increasingly turning to alternative investments in search of stronger returns. But assets such as private equity, hedge funds and private credit can bring added complexity, higher fees and new risks for retirement savers.
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Jun 8
Public transit remains a critical link to jobs, education and essential services, but access varies widely depending on where people live. A new state-by-state comparison highlights the uneven geography of transit opportunity across America. bit.ly/3RWospF
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Jun 8
Homelessness in the http://U.S. declined for the first time in nearly a decade, but the trend is far from universal. New data shows differences among states, underscoring how housing costs, local conditions and policy choices continue to shape outcomes.
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Jun 8
For the a number of Americans earning income independently, work doesn’t come with a benefits department. That’s one reason why “portable benefits” reforms have been sweeping through statehouses and are attracting attention on Capitol Hill. bit.ly/4fxA1xj
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Jun 3
California’s primary elections offer an early look at the ideological battles likely to shape campaigns and voter coalitions in the years ahead.
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Jun 3
The Colorado River supplies water to 40 million people across seven states. But there’s a problem: there’s simply no longer enough water for everyone. As resources shrink, state leaders must negotiate a new plan for sharing a critical resource.
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Jun 3
As states cap property taxes and Washington shifts more responsibility downward, local governments are being asked to do more with fewer fiscal tools. Where will this new era of fiscal federalism hit hardest?
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Maryland has become the first state to restrict "surveillance pricing" in grocery stores, signaling a new frontier in consumer protection policy.
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Jun 2
Counties own and maintain nearly half of America’s roads, yet rising construction costs and limited revenue authority are making it harder to keep critical infrastructure safe and reliable.
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Jun 2
Zohran Mamdani has become a measuring stick for urban politics nationwide, with candidates and mayors across the country drawing comparisons to his approach. What can city leaders learn from the “Mamdani model” — and why is his style resonating beyond NYC?
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May 29
The latest battle over abortion rights may hinge on a much broader question: How far can one state go in regulating actions that cross its borders? A new Supreme Court fight over abortion pills is becoming a test of state sovereignty.
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