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Key takeaways from the Explore Act, one of the largest outdoor recreation bills ever
April 17, 2024 | News, InfrastructureThe proposal will streamline the permitting process for outdoor recreation companies, study internet access at National Parks, identify potential long distance bike trails and paths, and support recreation and tourism economies and towns.
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Under new partnership with feds, state AGs can investigate airline complaints
April 16, 2024 | News, InfrastructureStates have not been allowed to pursue air carriers for violating consumer protection laws since 1978, but a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation will give attorneys general power to probe and report violations.
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How collaboration is changing North Carolina, one project at a time
| News, ManagementStates that want to tap universities and philanthropies to find solutions to policy challenges using the best research, evidence and data should look at how one state mastered the communications and logistics essential for effective partnerships.
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Hundreds of millions up for grabs in environmental justice grants
| Infrastructure, NewsHousing, air monitoring, green jobs and coastal resilience are some of the initiatives that could receive funding under the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Majority of American teachers worry about shootings at their schools, survey shows
| News, WorkforceMost educators favor more mental health screening for students and oppose arming teachers, though their views are more divided when it comes to whether security officers should have weapons.
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Why a lawsuit may be state and local governments’ best chance to cut insulin prices
April 15, 2024 | News, ManagementThe skyrocketing cost of insulin hits employee health plans and limits governments’ ability to finance other projects, such as infrastructure improvements. The multidistrict litigation aims to fix that.
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Justices appear willing to limit bribery law used in corruption cases
| Management, NewsThe U.S. Supreme Court appeared to be sympathetic to a former Indiana mayor’s argument that the federal bribery statute is vague. A ruling would resolve a disparity in which “gratuities” from outsiders are considered OK in some courts, but not… Read More »
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Feds move to make gov websites more accessible to people with disabilities
| News, Digital GovernmentIt’s the first time the federal government has ever issued rules clarifying how the more than 30-year-old Americans with Disabilities Act applies online. But the new rules come with a hefty price tag for state and local governments.
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8 years into America’s e-scooter experiment, what have we learned?
| News, InfrastructureThe climate benefits of shared e-scooters depend upon how companies deploy and manage them, and what steps are taken to keep riders safe.
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Marijuana tax revenues fall short of projections in many states, including Colorado
| News, FinanceCOMMENTARY | As the market matures both the price of marijuana and tax revenues associated with its sale will likely drop further in the future.