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Herding elk: Drone use takes off in wildlife management
February 20, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentWardens and biologists are finding ever-expanding uses for unmanned aircraft, which are being deployed across Wyoming and other states, saving on time and resources.
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More taxpayer money benefits pro sports owners amid ‘stadium construction wave’
| News, FinanceResearch shows stadium and arena projects are poor public investments.
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After promising to make government health care data more accessible, the Biden administration now wants to clamp down
February 19, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentResearchers across the country fear a new proposal by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will increase fees and decrease access to data used to support major health care reforms.
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‘Graffiti bombing’ hits abandoned skyscrapers in Los Angeles and Miami
| News, InfrastructureCOMMENTARY | Graffiti artists in both cities recently tagged swiftly and extensively downtown skyscrapers that had been abandoned. The form of activism, which has a long history in cities, was met with a mix of admiration and condemnation.
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Policies to expand access to psychedelics could be ‘short-sighted’
February 16, 2024 | News, Emerging TechWhile research shows psychedelics’ potential to mitigate the effects of substance use disorders, observers warn states might be better off waiting for federal guidance before legalizing their use and possession.
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States look to rein in ballot initiatives with more ballot initiatives
| News, ManagementBallot measures in recent years have been used to expand Medicaid, preserve abortion rights and raise minimum wages. Now, state lawmakers are turning to them to put more restrictions on the process.
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Dead smoke alarms, moldy rooms, empty first aid kits: Farmworkers endure unsafe and substandard housing across US
| News, ManagementThe federal government requires all states to inspect housing for temporary agriculture workers annually, but only some states inspect known migrant labor camps.
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Federal permitting hampers climate goals and natural disaster mitigation, counties say
| News, InfrastructureOfficials, who are calling for reforms, say environmental regulations shouldn’t lead to yearslong waits to build transmission lines or impede their ability to respond to natural disasters.
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FTC cracks down on AI impersonation scammers
| News, CybersecurityThe Federal Trade Commission is looking to extend its authority to target fraudsters impersonating individuals in scams. The proposed rule covers the misuse of generative artificial intelligence and other technologies.
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Cities pay a climate penalty as air pollution worsens
February 15, 2024 | News, ManagementCommunities vulnerable to deteriorating air conditions and the resulting public health issues may find it ever more difficult to adapt to the changing environment, a new report suggests.