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Do land-use reforms spur housing development? You betcha.
January 08, 2024 | News, ManagementAfter years of adjusting land-use regulations, Minneapolis boosted its housing stock by 12%, while rents grew at just 1%. Meanwhile, the rest of Minnesota increased its stock by 4% as rents rose 14%.
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Berkeley’s gas ban is all but dead. What does that mean for other cities?
| News, InfrastructureDespite another defeat in court, experts say cities still have plenty of options for electrifying buildings.
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Most people dropped in Medicaid ‘unwinding’ never tried to renew coverage, Utah finds
| News, ManagementMedicaid officials in Utah conducted a survey to answer a burning question in health policy: What happened to people dropped from the program in the post-pandemic "unwinding"?
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Migrant fight expands to suburbs, could force federal shutdown
January 06, 2024 | News, ManagementTexas Gov. Greg Abbott’s actions are drawing more state and local leaders into debates over caring for migrants, while House Republicans target the Biden administration on border security. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's… Read More »
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Medication aides could help states remedy health care worker shortages
January 05, 2024 | News, WorkforceNursing homes are squeezed between a workforce shortage and a swelling older adult population. States are trying to address both issues with one solution: medication aides.
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How to craft fair, transparent data-sharing agreements
| News, Digital GovernmentEffective decision making often requires a complex process of gathering data from different sources. A new framework for data-sharing agreements streamlines the process.
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State elections board debates using race as a criterion in signature verification pilot
| News, ManagementA North Carolina pilot program looks to verify mailed ballots using a signature-matching software after a debate over using race to ensure diversity.
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States begin tapping Medicaid dollars to combat gun violence
| News, ManagementDespite national homicide rates declining, some cities still see violence prevail. And with the number of gun purchases at a historical high in the U.S., states are turning to Medicaid funding to support violence prevention programs.
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GOP lawsuit over CO2 rules attacks Biden administration for overreach, pushes climate denial
January 04, 2024 | News, InfrastructureJoined by 21 states, the complaint falsely claims there is “no consensus” on the causes of climate change. One environmental advocate said the argument is “like suing NASA for saying the world is round.”
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Employees need drastic reskilling to deal with generative AI’s data needs
| News, Emerging TechData analysts are just one part of the picture, observers said. Governments will also need data architects and business analysts, as well as ethicists to help with its responsible use.