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Achieving racial equity in college admissions starts in pre-K
April 23, 2024 | News, ManagementCOMMENTARY | The class of 2028 is the first college class to be admitted after the end of affirmative action. Without it, we need big-picture reforms.
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Biden administration sets higher staffing mandates. Most nursing homes don’t meet them.
| News, ManagementUnder the new rules, nursing homes participating in Medicare and Medicaid will be required to follow designated nurse staffing standards.
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States are required to background check child care workers. Many are falling short.
| News, WorkforceDozens of states are out of compliance with at least one component of a federal law’s requirements, a congressional report found. But the problems are so complicated, it’s unclear if anyone has a solution.
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Justices debate whether cities can make sleeping outside a crime
April 22, 2024 | News, ManagementCities worry they could have to “surrender” public places if an Oregon city’s anti-camping law is struck down by the Supreme Court, while advocates say the city rules criminalize being homeless.
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911 call centers cope with more calls, fewer workers
| News, WorkforceStaff shortages are forcing emergency call center workers to pick up more overtime, work longer hours, adding extra pressure to an already stressful job, a new survey found.
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Holdout states consider expanding Medicaid—with work requirements
| News, ManagementThe prospect of a second Trump administration has renewed interest in the idea.
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What cities can learn from Seattle’s racial and social justice law
| News, WorkforceCOMMENTARY | Working to end institutional racism is part of every employee’s job and the functioning of municipal government.
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In one city, litter meets its mechanical match
April 19, 2024 | News, Emerging TechA pilot program in Detroit has enlisted a trash removal robot to reduce plastic pollution on the beach from entering local waterways.
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Initial funding for digital equity plans is available. But how do states plan to use it?
| News, InfrastructureSome have identified creative solutions to address affordability, digital skills and accessibility issues. But one approach—reliance on the federal internet subsidy that is about to expire—could force some states back to the drawing board.
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3 tips for short-term land-use planning
| News, InfrastructureCOMMENTARY | As populations grow and real estate requirements change, cities or counties should regularly evaluate their mix of land use designations so they get the kind of development they can live with long term.