Dollar Stores Are the Fastest Growing Food Stores in the U.S.
Dollar stores are now the fastest-growing food retailers in the contiguous United States—and have doubled their share in rural areas, according to a new study.
Executive Order Blocks State Business With ‘Evil Foreign Governments’
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s order will ensure companies associated with hostile nations do not access state infrastructure or data through IT or telecommunications contracts.
Mayors Try to Cope With Pickleball Craze
Demands for new facilities, along with noise complaints and paddle-toting attendees at city council meetings are just some of what they’re contending with as the sport's popularity skyrockets.
5 Ways to Build Cities That Can Better Withstand Climate Extremes
Smarter land-use and nature-based solutions are among the approaches highlighted in a new report, which also focuses on equity considerations and how to pay for projects.
State eyes sports betting kiosks
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission wants to know if and how it can safely and profitably introduce sports betting machines at retailers.
Executive order blocks state business with ‘evil foreign governments’
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s order will ensure companies associated with hostile nations do not access state infrastructure or data through IT or telecommunications contracts.
NYC Mayor Eliminates More than 4,300 Vacant Job Openings
The positions were cut in Mayor Eric Adams' latest financial plan. The city's authorized headcount for its municipal workforce remains upwards of 300,000.
Cheap Sewer Pipe Repairs Can Push Toxic Fumes Into Homes, Schools
COMMENTARY | Here’s how to lower the risk.
How Smarter Robots Could Improve Recycling
Automating parts of the recycling process with artificial intelligence could increase efficiency and reduce environmental contamination. There could be worker safety benefits, too.
What the Mayors Discussed When They Met With Biden
Immigration and how cities are spending federal funding were among the topics that came up during the White House meeting.
AI-enabled robots may increase recycling, workplace safety
Automating the recycling sorting process can increase waste management efficiency and play a valuable role in reducing environmental contamination.
Facial recognition: Can fake data produce real results?
Diversifying training datasets with computer-generated faces may help break down bias in the technology, but one expert says using synthetic images is a step too far.
The Governors Wading Deeper Into the Housing Crisis
Across the country, state leaders are putting the nation’s housing shortage at the center of their agendas this year. But it's still uncertain whether their proposals to solve the problem will gain traction and some question whether the plans go far enough.
State & Local Roundup: A Historic Week for a New Governor
Plus: Pennsylvania ditches state job degree requirements. Pickleball! News you can use from across the country.
Automated vehicles coming to Ohio roads
The state will test trucks equipped with platooning technology along its Smart Mobility Corridor, and automated passenger vehicles will spend a year driving on rural roads.
State Governments’ Railroad Expertise Gap
With billions in new money for projects in play, a top federal railroad official is urging states to get on track ramping up rail-focused staff.
How to Build a Better Bike-Share Program
When corporate owners ditched New Orleans's bike share, the community stepped up to rebuild it with a focus on equity.
Automated Vehicles Coming to Ohio Roads
The state will test trucks equipped with platooning technology along its Smart Mobility Corridor, and automated passenger vehicles will spend a year driving on rural roads.
Wind Farms Deliver Economic Jolt to Rural Middle America
Wind farms boosted seven of 10 counties with the nation’s largest economic output gains.
New Federal Cash Headed to Trail Projects Nationwide
Some of the money is from earmarks included in a recent federal spending package. The funding comes as bike and pedestrian trail use has been on the rise.
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