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States take aim at local basic income programs
April 29, 2024 | News, FinanceThe no-string-attached cash assistance initiatives have become the target of some state policymakers who claim the programs are a misuse of public funds.
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One city takes to the streets to address extreme heat
April 24, 2024 | News, InfrastructureA Los Angeles neighborhood tested the impact of an innovative cool pavement coating, and research shows it holds potential to supplement climate mitigation efforts.
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First state-regulated overdose prevention center preps for opening
April 23, 2024 | News, ManagementRhode Island is using part of its opioid settlement money to expand harm reduction strategies and demonstrate how the center can impact drug use, crime and recovery.
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In one city, litter meets its mechanical match
April 19, 2024 | News, Emerging TechA pilot program in Detroit has enlisted a trash removal robot to reduce plastic pollution on the beach from entering local waterways.
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How states can give released inmates the best chance of staying clean
April 18, 2024 | News, ManagementA Medicaid waiver can help state corrections facilities finance reentry services aimed at keeping former inmates in recovery and curbing the opioid crisis.
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Why a lawsuit may be state and local governments’ best chance to cut insulin prices
April 15, 2024 | News, ManagementThe skyrocketing cost of insulin hits employee health plans and limits governments’ ability to finance other projects, such as infrastructure improvements. The multidistrict litigation aims to fix that.
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States, White House gear up to bring prescription costs down
April 11, 2024 | News, ManagementMaryland’s prescription drug affordability board will evaluate eight drugs for potential cost reduction. The federal government could help move the process along, one expert says.
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Beyond the books: Teens check out mental health resources at libraries
April 10, 2024 | News, ManagementIn Hartford, Kentucky, the public library invites teens to weekly sessions to foster positive thinking amid a growing youth mental health crisis.
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Turf wars: States, cities grow skeptical of artificial grass
April 05, 2024 | News, InfrastructureBans on synthetic turf look to address its impact on the environment and human health.
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Cash isn’t the only thing guaranteed income programs can deliver
April 02, 2024 | News, FinanceData is starting to show that supplemental income programs can boost participants’ employment, housing stability and family well-being.