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2023 Rising Star: Josie Birch
December 12, 2023 | News, WorkforceDepartment of Transportation disaster recovery program manager, Minnesota IT Services
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Who gets to decide when you die? States consider medical aid in dying
December 08, 2023 | News, ManagementMore than a dozen states introduced bills to legalize the practice in 2023, which observers say can improve end-of-life systems and processes for families and health care providers.
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Food for thought: Data tool maps food, climate and racial equity risks
December 06, 2023 | News, Digital GovernmentA new data tool breaks down existing data and policy silos so state and local governments can identify and reduce those interconnected risks.
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Want to attract Gen Z workers? Up your marketing game.
November 30, 2023 | News, WorkforceA contest asked young workers to mock up job ads that would convince their peers to work in government technology. Here’s what public officials can learn from those ideas.
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Help for rural governments tackling the opioid crisis
November 27, 2023 | News, ManagementThe Reaching Rural Initiative helped officials in Harnett County, North Carolina, develop an opioid emergency response plan and a program to direct formerly incarcerated individuals to treatment.
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How a different kind of drug testing can help communities stave off overdoses
| News, ManagementInsights from advanced drug-testing services are proving essential for public health officials struggling to contain an evolving crisis.
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States revisit wildlife management with an eye on resilience
November 20, 2023 | News, ManagementSome states are wondering if climate mitigation could have a furry, four-legged solution.
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How one city funds climate resilience, a dollar at a time
November 17, 2023 | News, InfrastructureWith $1 collected from every electric and gas bills each month, Minneapolis plans to weatherize residents’ homes, install rooftop solar on commercial buildings and build electric vehicle charging stations.
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States expect ‘big jump’ in Medicaid spending
November 15, 2023 | News, FinanceAs pandemic-era federal funding support winds down, state Medicaid directors said in a survey that they anticipate their share of the costs to increase even as enrollment declines.
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Expanded health insurance for immigrants gains traction in states
November 13, 2023 | News, ManagementBy increasing access to health insurance, including for immigrants lacking permanent legal status, states can reduce the burden of health care costs for communities.