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The New Restrictions Conservative State Lawmakers are Pushing on Transgender Kids
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Cross-agency collaboration key to FOIA challenges
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Biden Tries to Hit Reset on Domestic Agenda in State of the Union
The president renewed his case for child care and other social programs as a way to cut costs for families facing inflation. But political obstacles remain and Russia's attack on Ukraine presents a growing crisis abroad.
To Republicans, State Surpluses and ‘Liberal Spending’ Illustrate ARPA Was ‘Reckless’
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States Look at Pulling Pension Investments From Russia
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Governors Tighten IT Cybersecurity Amid Ukraine Attacks
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FEMA maps hugely underestimate US flood damage risk
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How the Rise of Remote Work Intersects With Digital Equity
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White House Moves to Identify 'Disadvantaged' Communities in Line for Federal Funding Boost
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The States and Counties Taking Russian Vodka Off Liquor Store Shelves
Removing Russian-made products from government-run stores “is just the right thing to do,” one official said.
Governors tighten IT cybersecurity amid Ukraine attacks
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Idaho and Oklahoma Expected To Be First States To Pass Texas-inspired Six-week Abortion Bans
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FEMA Maps Hugely Underestimate US Flood Damage Risk
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