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Without enough housing vouchers, what can cities and states do?
November 16, 2023 | News, ManagementMillions of renters use housing vouchers to help cover housing costs, but millions more are languishing on yearslong waitlists. Experts suggest exploring other subsidies, like tax credits for renters.
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Evolving overdose crisis shakes previously effective treatments
| News, ManagementSynthetic drugs are killing more Americans as they render treatment options less effective.
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Cash bail policies are under fresh scrutiny
November 15, 2023 | News, ManagementSome places have done away with the system, while others are considering stricter guidelines.
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How does climate change threaten where you live? A region-by-region guide.
November 14, 2023 | News, ManagementThe U.S. government's most comprehensive report on the effects of climate change details challenges for every part of the country.
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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.
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With a shutdown looming, states and localities ready plans
| News, ManagementOfficials say they could see an uptick in unemployment insurance claims, have trouble feeding low-income families and experience disruptions to air travel, among other things.
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New technology helps state officers, clinicians provide mental health care
| News, ManagementOklahoma law enforcement officers say the iPads offer telehealth services to connect distressed individuals with mental health professionals, reducing the number of hospitalizations and calls to 911 or 988.
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Why advocates for transgender rights are so thrilled with election results
November 11, 2023 | News, ManagementAfter years of putting transgender issues at the center of the culture wars, several anti-trans candidates were defeated in Tuesday’s state and local elections. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup.
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How the issue of housing and homelessness factored in state and local elections
November 09, 2023 | News, ManagementIt impacted mayoral races, and landed on the ballot as communities debated the merits of homeless encampment sweeps, tax hikes and affordable housing developments.
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What’s driving post-pandemic downtown recoveries?
November 08, 2023 | News, ManagementData shows that many of the country’s largest downtowns have more residents now than before the pandemic, but residents alone can’t revitalize downtowns.