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How data-driven policies can help states and localities
April 28, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsOfficials say that following the numbers and looking at evidence has proven useful in tackling a range of equity issues and with steering clear of partisan fights.
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Rural America gets help tapping into federal funding
April 21, 2022 | News, State & LocalStaff from the USDA will help least 25 rural communities apply for federal economic development assistance.
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States get extension to wind down pandemic benefits
April 18, 2022 | State & Local, NewsEven with the 90-day extension to the public health emergency, states must still reevaluate which of the 80 million aid recipients still qualify for benefits and construct safety nets for those who don't.
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Biden’s budget calls for increases in key state and local programs
March 29, 2022 | News, State & LocalThe president's plan would boost federal spending for housing, law enforcement and water and wastewater projects.
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Biden tries to hit reset on domestic agenda in state of the union
March 02, 2022 | News, State & LocalThe President vowed to fight inflation, lower costs for families and crack down on pandemic-related fraud.
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Biden’s municipal broadband push clashes with state restrictions
February 28, 2022 | News, State & LocalThe new infrastructure law says states can't exclude municipalities from broadband funds. But many block localities from operating internet networks. Will the Biden administration try to strongarm states into changing their policies?
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Labor Department defends response to states’ unemployment fraud
February 25, 2022 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureThe department says it's working on fixes after criminals siphoned billions in improper benefit payments.
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Democratic senators call for $5B in federal funds for election security
February 17, 2022 | News, State & LocalThe money would go to cities and counties to modernize outdated equipment and upgrade cybersecurity.
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The looming battle over how to set ‘low cost’ broadband prices
| News, State & LocalStates are gaining access to over $42 billion to expand high-speed internet service. But there are sharp disagreements over how to interpret a requirement for affordable pricing.