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State and Local Leaders Raise Concerns About Remote Work Hurting Productivity
Government finance and administrative officials responding to a recent survey also said that their departments have taken on more work during the coronavirus pandemic.
State and Local Leaders Raise Concerns About Remote Work Hurting Productivity
Government finance and administrative officials responding to a recent survey also said that their departments have taken on more work during the coronavirus pandemic.
Management
Wealthy Donors Spend Big to Expand Voting Access
With limited resources, governments turn to the super wealthy for election help.
Texas Must Act Fast to Protect its Voters Against “Pink Slime” Journalism
COMMENTARY | Local news in many Texas communities has been replaced by websites that appear local but are often non-local, ad-revenue operations with political agendas. If Washington won’t act to combat the proliferation of “pink slime,” then Texas and other states experiencing similar activity must act to protect their voters.
Push to Remove Racist Names Draws Support—And Backlash
"We need to have this conversation."
Filing for Unemployment Doesn’t Have to Be So Terrible
State unemployment systems were overwhelmed by filings during the pandemic. A new report lays out basic steps states can take to make the claims process easier for users.
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Eliminate Manual Processes Route and Approve Invoices from Anywhere
Today’s finance teams carry a heavy burden, supporting everything from growth strategies to long-term planning – all while continuously delivering monthly and quarterly numbers and keeping cash flowing. But even as demands on finance departments grow, many still spend excessive time using paper, spreadsheets, and e-mails to process vendor invoices, approvals, and payments.
First Came Legal Marijuana, Now Comes…Magic Mushrooms?
In some places where the marijuana decriminalization and legalization movement took hold, voters are being asked a new question: Should psychedelic mushrooms be next?
Pennsylvania’s New Vote-by-Mail Law Expands Access for Everyone Except the Poor
In America’s poorest big city, language barriers, unstable housing and lack of internet access make voting by mail difficult. So low-income Philadelphia residents will be voting in person, if at all.
Workers Fired, Penalized for Reporting Covid Safety Violations
A few states have passed laws specifically aimed at protecting workers who face COVID-related safety risks and retaliation for speaking up about them, but advocates say stronger federal protections are needed.
Census Pulls Back on Year-End Delivery Commitment, Pushes Decision to Career Staff
Rushing in an effort to truncate the data processing timeline has "some risks," bureau official admits.
Salem, Mass. Hopes to Scare Away Halloween Visitors
Known for its dark history, the Witch City’s annual Halloween festivities traditionally draw large crowds. But officials this year hope business closures, fines, and limited transit and parking options will keep tourists at bay.
Seattle, Portland, and New York Sue Trump Administration Over Labeling as ‘Anarchist Jurisdictions’
The cities said that labeling them “anarchist jurisdictions”—and threatening to withhold federal money— was an “arbitrary and capricious” decision that has no merit and violates the Constitution.
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