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In tax code ruling, U.S. Supreme Court declined to open ‘Pandora’s box’
June 21, 2024 | News, FinanceJustices sided with the government, avoiding a decision that could have upended the tax code and cost state and local governments trillions of dollars.
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FCC approves pilot to boost cybersecurity in schools
June 06, 2024 | News, CybersecurityAmid a rapid increase in ransomware attacks on k-12 schools, the commission is allocating $200 million over three years to strengthen cyber protections.
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23M households will no longer receive monthly federal internet subsidy
June 03, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentThe Affordable Connectivity Program has officially run out of money. But more than a dozen internet providers have pledged to offer plans at $30 or less through 2024 for low-income households.
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A new tool aims to help communities spend their opioid settlement money wisely
May 30, 2024 | News, ManagementThe dashboard helps local governments estimate how much money to expect and, based on that, offers evidence-based recommendations on how best to spend it.
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Can a ‘sprint’ to a medical emergency solve states’ EMS shortages?
May 22, 2024 | News, WorkforceMinnesota lawmakers have approved a so-called sprint paramedic program to confront the state's worsening rural emergency response.
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Can the snarky ‘Save Our Yachts’ campaign save Washington’s capital gains tax?
April 17, 2024 | News, FinanceThe long-fought-for and hard-won tax has survived its legal challenges. Now it must survive the ballot.
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Under new partnership with feds, state AGs can investigate airline complaints
April 16, 2024 | News, InfrastructureStates have not been allowed to pursue air carriers for violating consumer protection laws since 1978, but a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation will give attorneys general power to probe and report violations.
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EPA issues first-ever drinking water standards for ‘forever chemicals’
April 10, 2024 | News, InfrastructureThe Biden administration also announced nearly $1 billion in newly available funding to help public water utilities implement PFAS testing and treatment.
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The 5 best movies about state or local government, part 2
March 07, 2024 | News, ManagementLights, camera, action! In honor of this weekend’s Oscar Awards, here are our team’s top picks.
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States move to cut grocery taxes
March 01, 2024 | News, FinanceAmid rising food prices, more states are moving to eliminate a sales tax that impacts lower-income households the most.