Finance
House Lawmakers Launch Group to Fight for 'SALT' Cap Repeal
But they face firm Republican opposition and there are no clear signs of support coming from the White House.
Tech & Data
Increasing Number of Americans Believe in Conspiracy Theories
The jump can be attributed to the rise in social media use and the spread of misinformation, like falsehoods about the 2020 election and Covid-19 vaccines, according to an analysis by The Marist Poll.
Health & Human Services
A First-of-its-kind Investment in Home Care is in the Works. But Will it be Enough?
The American Jobs plan would allocate $400 billion to assist in home health care, a historic investment, but one expert says it may not be enough.
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Management
Landlords Say Tenants Are Not Tapping Rent Relief
As COVID-19 vaccinations continue and state leaders push for a return to normalcy, some states are lifting eviction moratoriums and leaving tenants in the hands of local courts.
Finance
Why Wall Street Investors’ Trading California Water Futures is Nothing to Fear – and Unlikely to Work Anyway
COMMENTARY | Futures won’t affect whether there’s water in the hose
Health & Human Services
Overcoming Roadblocks to Evidence-Based Policy Making
COMMENTARY | Promising initiatives like the California Policy Lab show how governments can take greater advantage of data.
Management
Welcome to the New Progressive Era
COMMENTARY | Progressives thought they knew what a Biden presidency would look like. How did they get him so wrong?
Infrastructure
Tourism, Business Travel May Not Fully Recover for 4 Years, Industry Officials Say
Corporate travel spending dropped 70% during the pandemic, contributing to the tax revenue losses that tourism-dependent cities and states experienced.
Tech & Data
How Governments can Shape 6G Technology Infrastructure
An engineering organization’s new guide provides recommendations to help governments foster the evolution of wireless technology to benefit them and their residents.
Finance
New Treasury Office Will Oversee Covid Relief and Recovery Programs
Billions in state and local government aid is part of the office's portfolio.
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Management
143,518 U.S. Public Library Workers Are Keeping their Communities Informed, Connected and Engaged – But Their Jobs May be at Risk
COMMENTARY | While newer data isn’t available, the number is probably lower now, and recent history suggests more library jobs may be on the chopping block in the near future.
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Health & Human Services
Syphilis Cases in California Drive a Record-Setting Year for STDs Nationwide
New data released Tuesday from the CDC shows sexually transmitted infections reached an all-time high in 2019. The biggest spike was in syphilis cases, which rose 74% between 2015 and 2019. Leading the country in syphilis is California, where men who have sex with men make up half the cases.
Management
Pandemic Provokes City vs. State Conflicts
The Georgia legislature approved legislation that would preempt the commission’s powers, after the panel moved toward restricting police funding. State preemption of local powers is increasing nationwide.
Finance
Cities Prepare to Spend Historic Sums of Federal Aid
In addition to filling budget gaps, they're looking at longer-term recovery programs focused on areas like housing and job training.
Finance
Small Business Owners Can’t Find Qualified Workers, Survey Finds
The National Federation of Independent Business says the pandemic and increased unemployment benefits are keeping people out of the labor market.
Health & Human Services
Deep Cleaning Isn’t a Victimless Crime
COMMENTARY | The CDC has finally said what scientist have been screaming for months: The coronavirus is overwhelmingly spread through the air, not via surfaces.
Public Safety
Mayors Urge Senate to Approve Gun Background Check Bills
Two House proposals would extend the checks to private transfers and the time dealers must wait before transferring a gun to a customer.
Finance
Could Online Sports Betting and Gambling Help Close State Budget Shortfalls?
COMMENTARY | Taxes on online betting and gambling can help government leaders boost their budgets and create sustainable economic growth.
Health & Human Services