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Governors roundly condemn Alabama ruling that effectively halts IVF
February 23, 2024 | News, ManagementRepublican leadership in the state is working on legislation that would narrow the impact of the ruling after several Alabama fertility clinics halted the procedures.
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Feds preach vigilance amid multiple physical, cyber threats against election officials
| News, ManagementIn response, agencies as varied as CISA and the Postal Inspection Service are offering a slew of free and low-cost resources in a bid to help states and localities keep issues under control.
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Government software that shines: Solar permitting’s bright future in 2024
| News, Digital GovernmentCOMMENTARY | By automating the permitting process for rooftop solar, cities and counties can save time and money for their building departments and homeowners.
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EPA expands water program to help more disadvantaged communities apply for grants
| News, FinanceMany communities lack the resources necessary to conduct the technical assessments needed to win federal grants. The EPA wants to help.
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Philly mayor might consider these lessons from NYC before expanding stop-and-frisk
| News, WorkforceIn New York City, stop-and-frisk led to unwanted consequences, such as lawsuits against the city, greater racial disparities in the criminal justice system, citizen unrest and distrust of the police.
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As millions wait on food stamp approvals, feds tell states to speed it up
| News, ManagementTo adequately staff safety net programs, some states are boosting workforce funding, and others are investing in new computer systems to speed up claims processing. But food security advocates say recent backlogs are a symptom of long-term disinvestment.
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Israel, Ukraine package would increase funding to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia
February 22, 2024 | News, FinanceAs hate crimes increase in cities nationwide, some mayors and advocates are backing an effort in Congress to fund grants that would help synagogues and mosques bolster security.
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How one state has mapped out its opioid recovery plans
| News, FinanceThe Garden State is pouring more than $95 million of its opioid settlement money into harm reduction, treatment and housing as it starts to mitigate substance use disorders.
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As traffic fatalities remain high, states and feds meet to swap road safety ideas
| News, InfrastructureThe gathering marked the second anniversary of the Biden administration’s push to reduce roadway deaths. The feds also used the occasion to announce that $1.25 billion in grants is available for its Safe Streets and Roads for All program.
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The race heats up for massive IRA state and local climate funding program
| News, FinanceThe Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program will award $4.6 billion to states and metro areas this year to implement aspects of local climate action plans.