When Millions Can’t Afford to Retire, the U.S. Needs a Better Option
COMMENTARY | When tens of millions of people all have the same problem, it’s not a failure of individual initiative.
Cities, States Brace for Immigration Raids
Deportations will start with migrants who are under removal orders signed by an immigration judge.
A City Government Tries to Figure Out Social Media Rules After Legal Challenge
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | California fails to pass bill for clergy reporting sexual abuse … Potential hurricane to hit the Gulf Coast this week … Maine considers forming a public utility monopoly.
Trump Opts for Federal Records Analysis Over Citizenship Question on 2020 Census
The decision ends weeks of turmoil over the census matter, with the president ordering government agencies to turn over records to the Department of Commerce that will enable the agency to count the number of non-citizens in the United States.
'Deaths of Despair' Theory Overlooks Other Factors, Researchers Say
A lifetime of poverty and hard work contributes more broadly to the growing mortality gap between low-income people and those who are better off than drug overdoses and suicides, according to new research.
Socking Away Money for the Bad Times Requires Strategic State Practices
The Volcker Alliance report grades states on their reserve fund balances and policies and makes 10 recommendations for how states can control withdrawals from rainy day funds, replenish spent funds, and address revenue volatility.
What Will Local Government Look Like in Space?
Lessons from early American colonies might provide best practices and cautionary lessons for future settlements on other planets.
4 questions to help gauge AI readiness
Getting the most from artificial intelligence requires data management strategies that make information secure and shareable.
Shaken Fury tests responder tech
Responder agencies participating in the exercise will get a chance to test technologies that will keep them better connected and protected.
Why States and Cities Should Stop Handing Out Billions in Economic Incentives to Companies
COMMENTARY | Recent scandals involving economic development programs in New Jersey, Baltimore, and elsewhere illustrate just what’s wrong with these programs.
Many College Students Are Too Poor to Eat
But no one can agree on just how many. Now lawmakers are introducing a bill to change that.
Oregon Marijuana Surplus a Cautionary Tale for Other States
The state has enough marijuana to satisfy buyers for more than six years.
A secure cloud architecture for smart cities
New guidelines offer a data template for cities to apply across sectors and initiatives to increase cyber-physical security and compliance and minimize risk.
Wisconsin Republicans Propose Limiting Gubernatorial Veto Power
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Court rules former Missouri governor did not violate transparency laws … San Jose mayor calls for oversight of PG&E … Officials in Seattle’s King County violated state sanctuary law by sharing information with ICE.
Two Questions Every Leader Should Ask Repeatedly
We're mostly oblivious to how our actions are received, and that's a problem.
Key Senators Pledge to Move on Federal Highway Bill This Summer
But lawmakers acknowledge that figuring out a long-term plan to pay for transportation infrastructure remains a major challenge.
Rockefeller Foundation Commits $8 Million to New Climate and Resilience Program
The move comes as the 100 Resilient Cities initiative supported by the foundation winds down.
The Ransomware Attack in Baltimore: A Failure of Organizational Resilience
COMMENTARY | Employing best practices and adhering to international standards can help organizations and governments weather cyber attacks and other disruptions.
Last Year Was a Record-Breaking Year for High-Tide Flooding. 2019 Probably Will Be, Too.
The East Coast suffered most from high-tide flooding, which can occur even on calm, sunny days, according to new data from the federal government.
With ACA’s Future In Peril, California Reins In Rising Health Insurance Premiums
Most Covered California enrollees receive financial assistance based on their incomes.
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