Minnesota
How one city added hundreds of new homes amid an affordable housing crunch
In Missoula, Montana, the city and county government donated land to support the development of three new affordable apartment sites. About 1,000 people, including those who were previously homeless, have signed the interest list for units, one official says.
Communities boost climate resilience by protecting pollinators
More cities are planting native plant-based gardens to slow loss of pollinators, which play a critical role in achieving climate adaptation goals.
Minnesota Takes On Corporate Profit Shifting
The state targeted a loophole that companies use to create income tax havens abroad. As overall tax revenue continues to slump, will other states do the same?
With New Power in 4 States, Democrats Prepare to Push for Previously Blocked Priorities
After key midterm wins, the party will gain additional “trifectas” in 2023, holding both legislative chambers and the governor’s office. The change will unlock new policymaking possibilities.
Minneapolis is the Latest US City to Demand Emissions-Free Shipping
The city, where Target is headquartered, is pressuring big brands to “abandon fossil-fueled ships.”
Cities and Towns Move to Recognize They are Built on Indigenous Land
But Native activists say "land acknowledgments" are only a start for reconciliation and healing, not an end unto themselves.
Two States to Seek Nearly $900M in Federal Funds for Bridge Project
They’re looking to tap money from the bipartisan infrastructure law approved last year. “This project is a perfect candidate for this funding,” says the governor of one of the states.
8 Best Winter Festivals in the U.S.
A list from Travel + Leisure showcases festivals that include snow golf and volleyball, skiers hanging onto a cowboy on horseback and plungers jumping into the icy waters.
Gun Violence Has Soared During the Pandemic, a New Study Finds—But the Reasons Why Are Complex
The pandemic brought about a sharp rise in mental health concerns, deep unemployment and an unprecedented amount of social isolation—a potentially deadly combination alongside rising gun sales.
10 Steps for Advancing Equity With American Rescue Plan Funding
Local governments seeking transformative impacts must recognize that threats, risks and trauma are daily conditions experienced by low-income communities and people of color, according to a report, which recommends a variety of actions.
5 Midwest States Form Electric Vehicle Pact
They plan to work together building out charging infrastructure and on other issues. The agreement comes after Ford unveiled plans for big electric vehicle investments in another region.
Full FDA Approval of Pfizer Vaccine Prompts Swift Mandates for State, Local Government Workers
Following approval for the vaccine, some leaders across the country immediately tell public employees and college students to get vaccinated now.
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