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California’s new rules allow solar and batteries to help out the grid
April 03, 2024 | News, InfrastructureUtilities tend to treat solar and batteries as threats to their power grids. California’s policy will now tap their flexible power to benefit the grid instead.
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North Carolina tried to rebuild affordable housing after a hurricane. It took half a decade.
| News, InfrastructureDocuments show how federal paperwork delayed the state’s recovery from Hurricane Florence and left low-income renters in the lurch.
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Cash isn’t the only thing guaranteed income programs can deliver
April 02, 2024 | News, FinanceData is starting to show that supplemental income programs can boost participants’ employment, housing stability and family well-being.
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Biden administration mandates two-person crews on freight trains
| News, InfrastructureThe new rules from the Federal Railroad Administration come after nearly a dozen states passed similar requirements in the last decade.
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Election laws fighting AI deepfakes need to be targeted and adaptable, report says
| News, Emerging TechThe technology’s use in voter suppression cannot be underestimated, according to a report from the progressive group NewDEAL. It recommends how states can craft laws to combat the threat.
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Freedom Caucuses push for conservative state laws, but getting attention is their big success
| News, ManagementEleven states have formal chapters of the State Freedom Caucus Network, which aims to push Republicans to the right.
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Track opioid settlement payouts—to the cent—in your community
| News, FinanceDetermining how much money has arrived is the first step in assessing whether the settlements will make a dent in the nation’s addiction crisis.
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Billions in earmarks headed to states and cities
April 01, 2024 | News, FinanceThe funding comes despite conservative opposition to the federal government paying for specific local projects.
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It’s time to help more workers save for retirement
| News, FinanceCOMMENTARY | More states are considering voluntary automated savings programs for employees who lack access to a retirement plan at work.
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How teens can be safer drivers
| News, ManagementMotor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the U.S. Will raising the requirements for a driver’s license help?