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With addiction bill passed, now Oregon faces biggest challenge
March 26, 2024 | News, ManagementCounties have to build new treatment facilities to deflect people away from the criminal justice system but they only have a few months before possession is recriminalized.
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States love March Madness. That’s a problem for many.
March 25, 2024 | News, FinanceAs more states have legalized sports betting, they’ve also seen a dramatic uptick in gambling addiction.
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It’s time for local policymakers to cement the Biden administration’s workforce gains
| News, WorkforceCOMMENTARY | By adopting strong job quality standards for government spending, state and local policymakers can improve residents’ quality of life and support a strong, stable workforce for generations to come.
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County supports its aging residents by focusing on family caregivers
| News, WorkforceTo ensure its older adults receive quality care, Fairfax County, Virginia, steps up services for their families.
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Florida is about to erase climate change from most of its laws
| News, InfrastructureThe state is spending big on adapting to sea level rise, but Republicans don't want to name the cause.
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Excessively high rents are a major burden for immigrants in US cities
| News, InfrastructureCOMMENTARY | Immigrants face especially heavy rent burdens, making it hard for them to afford education and job training, health care and other necessities that help them participate as productive residents.
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Congress finally approves spending budget, nearly six months late
March 23, 2024 | News, FinanceThe vote in the House and Senate averts a shutdown and brings funding certainty. But several programs significant to state and local governments will see cuts.
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How New Jersey’s new affordable housing law aims to ease the housing crisis
March 22, 2024 | News, ManagementThe new law lets municipalities know exactly how much affordable housing they have to build. It’s an approach that states are increasingly trying in an effort to pressure local governments to increase affordable options.
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Grants and growth: The infrastructure funding surge demands masterful management
| News, FinanceCOMMENTARY | To leverage federal funds to strengthen their economies and invest in the future, state and local governments need strong, centralized grant management support.
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States warned of ‘recent and ongoing’ cyber threats to critical infrastructure
| News, CybersecurityThe EPA and White House acknowledged water systems and other utilities “often lack the resources” to adopt rigorous cybersecurity measures. They want to partner to bolster the current efforts of state and local governments.