Pandemic Hasn’t Changed Partisan Divide on Paid Time Off
Three Democratic-led states have passed paid leave laws since March 2020.
How to use strategic asset management to optimize an infrastructure windfall
The modeling methodology can help governments create an agile view of assets, develop strategies to guide investments and analyze data to model scenarios for applying infrastructure funds in the most strategic way possible.
These 8 States Passed Legislation to Limit Public Health Officials’ Authority
Anger over responses to the pandemic led some legislators to limit health officials’ role in public health emergency mandates.
The Top 10 Emerging US Real Estate Markets
These locations have home prices that are rising, strong economies and a wealth of activities, according to an analysis by Realtor.com and The Wall Street Journal.
States Look to Ban Police From Lying During Interrogations
Lawmakers in Illinois approved legislation that would prohibit police from lying to minors during interrogations, and similar proposals are underway in other states.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Vows to Defund State Legislature After Voting Restrictions Bill Fails, Threatening Salaries
“No pay for those who abandon their responsibilities,” Abbott tweeted Monday.
More States Expand the Ballot to Previously Incarcerated
New York and other states restored voting rights to thousands with felony convictions.
Pennsylvania flips switch on cloud unemployment system
This week, Pennsylvania begins migrating its unemployment compensation system from a 40-year-old mainframe to a new cloud-based platform.
L.A. Is a City State
COMMENTARY | No one seems to know what Los Angeles is, exactly: city of angels, revenge city, or something else.
SolarWinds hackers launch phishing attack
In some cases, the attackers disguised their phishing emails to look as though they came from the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Next-gen supercomputer lays foundation for exascale
The newly unveiled Perlmutter next-generation supercomputer features several key technologies that will be used in future exascale systems.
Choosing the right DOD cloud
DOD users have multiple contract vehicles for obtaining commercial cloud offerings, signing on to pre-designed option or building their own.
How a national student database could cheapen the college experience
A database that collects information on students’ race, gender, major, income, wealth and debt will help will shift the focus to ensuring that college graduates earn a certain level of income and wealth.
EPA Announces Intent to Give Governments Back More Authority Over Clean Water Act Rule
Last year 21 state attorneys general sued over a rule change to the act implemented by the Trump administration, saying it lessens states’ abilities to combat pollution.
New White House Initiative Seeks to Lift Up Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Communities
Among other things, the effort will address hate crimes, poverty and environmental justice and representation in government jobs.
SBA’s Navigator Program Offering Grants up to $5M for Governments
The Small Business Administration will provide a total of $100 million to eligible organizations, including state and local governments, to assist underserved businesses.
State and Local Officials Push Back Against Calls to Redirect Federal Aid
Republican lawmakers and others have suggested that money from coronavirus relief measures could be shifted to pay for infrastructure.
Ohio Lawmakers Approve Bill to Allow Teleworkers to Seek Commuter Tax Refunds
The issue of how to tax remote workers has been debated in several states, including New Hampshire, which filed a federal lawsuit against Massachusetts over the practice.
The Keys to Fixing Child Care are Now in the Hands of States. They May not be Ready for the Task
Biden’s American Rescue Plan allocated $39 billion for child care — a historic infusion. But states are relying on small staffs, old systems and a short timeline to get the money out equitably.
In Wisconsin, Residents Bear the Impacts of ‘Forever Chemicals’
Four years after a facility disclosed water contamination, locals are using bottled water to cook and battling cancer.
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