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There’s one year left to turn the corner on evictions
December 18, 2023 | News, Digital GovernmentCOMMENTARY | By taking advantage of ARPA funds, local leaders can better utilize eviction data to keep more people in their homes.
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Expungement backlogs swamp courts
| News, Digital GovernmentThousands of new expungement applications are causing months-long backlogs in jurisdictions with manual and paper-based processing. Automation can help.
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A huge EV factory is coming to west Tennessee. Here’s how locals are ensuring they benefit.
| News, FinanceCommunities are using an organizing tool intended for sports stadiums to bargain with energy transition projects for labor standards and affordable housing.
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GSA launches text message service for government programs in four localities and states
| News, Digital GovernmentNorfolk, Virginia, has already been using the service to remind people about Medicaid recertification.
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DEI programs at public universities targeted
December 16, 2023 | News, InfrastructureRepublican officials in several states are trying to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in state agencies and public colleges. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup.
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Homeless is increasing nationwide, but some cities see significant declines
December 15, 2023 | News, ManagementMany believe they are seeing more people experiencing homelessness than ever before. But in three major cities, the data contradicts that perception.
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How to make skills-based hiring work
| News, ManagementNow that many public sector jobs no longer require a four-year degree, agencies are reframing how they recruit and train new workers, especially for IT jobs.
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Documents show Republican-led states struggling to clean voter rolls after leaving ERIC
| News, ManagementOfficials encounter new obstacles and costs in trying to replace just some of the data they used to get from the Electronic Registration Information Center, unreleased records show.
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Extreme weather cost $80 billion this year. The true price is far higher.
| News, FinanceThe U.S. saw 25 billion-dollar weather disasters this year—more than ever before. Next year could be worse.
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Friendly competition heats up energy conservation among neighbors
December 14, 2023 | News, Emerging TechIndiana saw a 30% reduction in residential energy use across four cities after deploying the MySmartE system that incentivizes households to conserve energy.