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Study: Gas-powered lawn mowers and leaf blowers produce as much pollution as long car trips
November 24, 2023 | News, ManagementA report from the Maryland Department of the Environment report recommends that state and local governments promote the use of electric lawn equipment instead of air polluting tools like leafblowers.
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Tears in our beer: Climate change could hurt beer drinkers
November 23, 2023 | News, ManagementHotter, drier summers could threaten the quality and quantity of a key ingredient to a refreshing beer, experts warn.
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Cursive makes a comeback—by law—in public schools
| News, Management‘Keyboarding’ pushed cursive out of favor, but some lawmakers miss the script.
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New health care grants look to reform how hospitals are paid
November 22, 2023 | News, ManagementThe program wants to increase primary care for Medicare and Medicaid recipients while reducing hospital and emergency room visits.
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The future of the Colorado River hinges on one young negotiator
| News, ManagementJ.B. Hamby, California’s representative in talks about sharing water from the Colorado River, holds the keys to a quarter of the river’s flow—and its future.
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A solution for dying downtowns is popping up in major cities
November 21, 2023 | News, ManagementAs business districts look for ways to revive economies weakened by long-gone office workers, cities are testing pop-up shops to reduce vacant retail space and give small business owners a launch platform.
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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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Pennsylvania’s election audit starts with a roll of the dice
| News, ManagementDepartment of State officials rolled ten-sided dice to generate a seed number needed for risk limiting audits.
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Democrats face a balancing act in advancing clean energy initiatives
November 18, 2023 | News, ManagementDespite some skepticism, auto unions recently approved new labor agreements that invest big in the nation’s transition to clean energy. Three Democratic governors are calling it a win. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's… Read More »
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States grapple with racist language in real estate deeds
November 17, 2023 | News, ManagementSome states let homeowners erase language. One state wants to erase its effects.