The Messy Politics of Voter Purges
Striking teachers and support staff pose for a group shot
As the Strike Approached in Chicago, Teachers Taught Labor
“I asked the kids, ‘Do you want to know what we’re fighting about?’” said one teacher. They did.
See Where Your Food Comes From on This Map
All Americans, from urban to rural are connected through the food system.
A State Bill to Ban the B-Word
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Michigan may relax legislative term limits … Colorado governor mocks Trump … Judge rules Louisiana governor has 30 days to release records about alleged sexual harassment by staffer.
Seeking Attention For City Priorities From 2020 Presidential Candidates
A group of local officials is developing a platform of issues they want to see discussed during the race.
The States Where Public University Tuition Rates Rose the Most After Big Budget Cuts
Tuition rates at four-year public colleges climbed 37% over the last decade as states have slashed education funding.
Sensing Disaster: Using Tech to Improve Preparedness in New York City
COMMENTARY | Increased adoption of GIS technologies can help New York predict and prepare for future emergencies.
A Teenager Needed a Tampon. When Her School Didn't Have One, She Called Her Legislator
A Pennsylvania teen teamed up with a state representative to write legislation that would require schools to provide free pads and tampons for students.
The evolution of productivity in the public sector
Government-specific solutions can simplify implementation and improve productivity even as they incorporate advanced technologies.
Bringing better data to local climate action planning
A cloud-based tool lets communities inventory and calculate their greenhouse gas emissions, generate forecasts and monitor communitywide climate mitigation efforts.
Building an ecosystem for responder innovations
The Accelerate R2 Network Challenge aims to create a nationwide network of organizations that support innovation, entrepreneurship and investment in response and resiliency technologies.
Growing Up in a Walkable Neighborhood Can Increase Adult Income
A new study finds that even considering other factors, the walkability of a child’s neighborhood has a direct correlation to increased adult earnings.
Washington State Law On Behavioral Care Balances Parental Rights, Teens’ Autonomy
Washington is one of many states that carved out exceptions to the rights of parents to know about or consent to certain types of care their minor children receive.
Minneapolis Saw That NIMBYism Has Victims
COMMENTARY | Single-family zoning hurts a lot of people. In Minnesota’s largest city, reformers put them front and center.
California Governor Wants to Investigate High Gas Prices
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Massachusetts considers banning judges from jailing people on probation who fail drug tests … Pennsylvania considers six week abortion ban … St. Paul Mayor gets threatening messages over trash collection plan.
Dollar Value of Outdoor Recreation For Each State Detailed in New Data
More states in recent years have been devoting special attention to the outdoor recreation economy. The figures help show its size.
Mayors Call For Solar Tax Credit Extension
Citing job growth and investment in the green economy, 231 mayors are calling on Congress to extend renewable energy tax credits through 2027.
How Cities Can Cool Down Urban Heat Islands
Growth and climate change are warming cities. Local leaders can consider a variety of approaches to reduce temperatures.
Framework would make AI decisions less murky
A new framework would allow users to understand the rationale behind artificial intelligence decisions.
Reimagining work and developing a 21st century workforce
AI-enabled robotic process automation can act like a digital assistant, accelerating agency employees' ability to gain valuable insight from massive volumes of data.
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