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A carbon offset project that’s actually working
January 04, 2024 | News, FinanceVisiting Alaska is an emissions-heavy prospect. An innovative program has tourists ease that by helping buy heat pumps for locals.
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Treasury struggled to help states and cities with COVID reporting
January 02, 2024 | News, FinanceA GAO report found that questions about the $350 billion in COVID relief grants often went unanswered.
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Rural counties dependent on recreation industry show best recovery from pandemic employment loss
December 21, 2023 | News, FinanceRural recreation counties added to their pre-pandemic employment numbers, but other rural economies struggled to recover.
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Another large bank plans to exit the muni market
December 20, 2023 | News, FinanceIt’s the second big bank to drop its municipal bond business this year. But its decision, which many believe is the result of anti-ESG politics, could have a significant impact.
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‘They see a cash cow’: Corporations could consume $50 billion of opioid settlements
| Finance, NewsBusinesses are swarming state and local governments to pitch products and services that they claim can help address the opioid crisis, but experts warn profit-driven companies could be after a share of opioid settlement cash.
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‘Smash-and-grab’ robberies fuel new laws, but critics question the need
December 19, 2023 | News, FinanceA national group retracted its assertion that organized retail crime stole half of missing merchandise.
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A huge EV factory is coming to west Tennessee. Here’s how locals are ensuring they benefit.
December 18, 2023 | News, FinanceCommunities are using an organizing tool intended for sports stadiums to bargain with energy transition projects for labor standards and affordable housing.
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Extreme weather cost $80 billion this year. The true price is far higher.
December 15, 2023 | News, FinanceThe U.S. saw 25 billion-dollar weather disasters this year—more than ever before. Next year could be worse.
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2 million women, children risk losing WIC food assistance, study says
December 12, 2023 | News, FinanceUnless Congress increases funding for the program by $1 billion, states will have to start turning people away around March.
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California’s budget troubles are unique—at least for now
December 09, 2023 | News, FinanceThe Golden State could face a $68 billion deficit through mid-2025. But other states appear to remain fiscally strong, with many still spending surpluses. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup.