The Future of Government Jobs: Change is Inevitable
But it may not be smooth for everyone in the state and local workforce. “Major disruptors are converging at a pace that we haven’t had happen, at least in my lifetime,” notes one expert.
The Power of State and Local Government Tech
Route Fifty and GCN join forces for the virtual GovExec SLG Tech Summit happening this week, Nov. 1-3. Tune in to hear from local leaders from across the country about how innovations in technology are improving operations and services.
The Future of State and Local Government Jobs
Public sector workplaces are expected to change dramatically in the coming years, with major implications for employees and agencies. In this special series, Route Fifty explores what’s ahead.
Federal Spending on Kids is Up, But Expected to Fall
Pandemic-era programs gave the funding a boost. As it phases out, more costs could shift to states and localities.
Rethinking How to Solve the Nation’s Housing Shortage
Industry experts are floating ideas they say could help, many of which would involve state and local policy-makers taking action.
‘Robo-lawyers’ are Coming. Are States Ready?
Automated legal services are becoming more widely available for routine proceedings, offering possible cost savings and other benefits. But for the emerging tech to thrive, experts say regulations need to be updated.
States Look to Help Tenants Pay for Air Conditioning as Climate Warms
“We don’t want anybody to pass away because of something we can fix; that’s just not right.”
New Data Resource Focuses on Racial Wealth Gap
The Black Wealth Data Center consolidates different data sets to allow users to compare inequities across their communities and the nation.
New Analysis Looks at Where People Pay the Most in Property Taxes
The report breaks down county level payments and offers a state-to-state comparison that takes into account property values and differences in how the taxes are assessed.
Does a Fetus Count in the Carpool Lane? Texas' Abortion Law Creates New Questions About Legal Personhood
A pregnant Texas woman said her fetus should count as a person in an HOV lane. That legal question is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the thorny question of “personhood.”
As State Institutions Close, Families of Longtime Residents Face Agonizing Choices
Iowa, under federal pressure to improve care for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, is set to join 45 other states that have closed most or all of their state institutions for such residents.
More Than 1 in 3 Government Employees Haven’t Taken a Vacation in Last Year, Survey Says
Public sector employees cite the cost of taking time off as a key reason why they aren’t vacationing.
A New Tech Tool to Help Communities Confront Climate Risks
The just-launched federal website provides a range of information around extreme weather and natural disasters.
New Index Ranks Best and Worst States for Workers
Researchers looked at over two dozen types of policies in all 50 states as part of their analysis.
State Lawmaker Discusses New $125M Program That Will Help Pay for Home Repairs
Pennsylvania State Sen. Nikil Saval's Whole-Home Repairs Program was included in this year’s state budget.
A Library Struck by Controversy That Began Over a Book It Didn’t Own
In Boundary County, Idaho a local librarian decided to resign citing a “political atmosphere of extremism.” The situation there mirrors a trend affecting libraries around the country.
Local Election Offices Often Are Missing on Social Media
COMMENTARY | But election boards that use their social media accounts to share information may improve voter registration and participation, especially among young voters, two professors write.
Despite New Funding, Infrastructure Jobs Prove Tough to Fill
Projects can't get built without the right workers, but a National League of Cities analysis shows how hiring for infrastructure jobs can be time consuming compared to other fields. NLC also offers tips for how governments can help to ease the problem.
‘Really Disappointing’: For Housing Advocates, Democrats’ New Spending Law Is a Major Letdown
After $150 billion for affordable housing was stripped from the legislation, they’re looking for alternatives to secure funding they say is urgently needed to address rising rents and home prices.
Best US Cities to Rent an Apartment
Five of the top 10 cities are small, including No. 1 Round Rock, Texas, near Austin.
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