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School vouchers continue momentum in state legislatures
March 08, 2024 | News, Management2023 was considered a landmark year for school choice. It’s a trend that is showing no sign of slowing down, as lawmakers push proposals with fewer restrictions and costly price tags.
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N.Y. governor sends National Guard troops into subway to tackle the “psychology of crime”
| News, ManagementThe New York governor's supporters say the specter of National Guard troops checking bags will make New Yorkers feel safer, but activists say it’s just a militarized version of stop-and-frisk.
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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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Medicaid waivers help states pilot solutions to health, housing disparities
| News, ManagementIf approved, Nebraska’s Section 1115 Medicaid waiver would help finance two medical respite centers, or post-hospital recovery centers, for individuals experiencing homelessness.
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Report shows Ohio one of many states still prosecuting ‘HIV-related’ crimes
| Management, NewsA new report shows more than 200 cases of "HIV-related prosecutions" in Ohio between 2014 and 2020.
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Fluoride in public water has slashed tooth decay, but some states may end mandates
| News, ManagementPublic health experts warn that anti-fluoridation legislation is buoyed by misinformation and junk science.
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Syphilis is killing babies. The U.S. government is failing to stop the disease from spreading.
March 06, 2024 | News, ManagementThe only drug that treats syphilis during pregnancy is in short supply. Untreated, the disease can pass to newborns, killing them or leaving them with disabilities. As cases rise sharply, the government isn’t doing much to prevent shortages.
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Statistical models vs. front-line workers: Who knows best how to spend opioid settlement cash?
March 05, 2024 | News, ManagementA mathematical model designed to direct spending of opioid settlement funds is at the center of a debate over whether to invest in technology to guide long-term decisions or focus on the immediate needs of people in addiction.
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Mayors, experts discuss the solution and barriers to ending homelessness
March 04, 2024 | News, ManagementAmid a homelessness crisis nationwide, Houston and Los Angeles have housed thousands of people under a “housing first” approach.
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Estimated 2.5 million people displaced by natural disasters in 2023 tell a story of recovery in America and who is vulnerable
| News, ManagementResidents who don’t know how to find information about disaster recovery assistance or can’t take time away from work to apply for aid can have a harder time getting quick help from federal and state agencies.