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2023 Rising Star: Aurelle Amram
December 12, 2023 | News, WorkforceSenior director of strategic partnerships, Code for America's Social Safety Net
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States consider capping the cost of broadband for low-income families
December 11, 2023 | News, InfrastructureThe majority of proposals for how states will use their share of federal funding to expand internet service include provisions to limit how much unserved and underserved households can be charged.
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For homeless services staff, fulfillment doesn’t pay the bills
| News, WorkforceA survey of more than 5,000 U.S. homeless services workers found that 12% qualify for food stamps and 9% for housing vouchers.
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How to hire faster in the public sector
| News, WorkforceCOMMENTARY | By rethinking its recruitment processes, technology and organization, one city cut the time it took to fill vacancies by 38% in two years.
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Gear without PFAS coatings could put firefighters at risk
| News, WorkforcePFAS, or forever chemicals, can harm the environment and people's health. But when used in firefighter gear, PFAS can help protect responders against flammable hazards.
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How many inmates return to prison? Inconsistent reporting makes it hard to tell.
| News, ManagementStates define recidivism differently, which can result in misleading interpretations of the statistics.
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California’s budget troubles are unique—at least for now
December 09, 2023 | News, FinanceThe Golden State could face a $68 billion deficit through mid-2025. But other states appear to remain fiscally strong, with many still spending surpluses. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup.
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Who gets to decide when you die? States consider medical aid in dying
December 08, 2023 | News, ManagementMore than a dozen states introduced bills to legalize the practice in 2023, which observers say can improve end-of-life systems and processes for families and health care providers.
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Generative AI could save governments nearly $1.8T annually
| News, Emerging TechA report says that U.S. governments could see more than $500 billion in productivity gains. Those with a “fast technology adoption curve” stand to benefit the most.
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Biden to invest $8B toward vision for nationwide expansion of passenger rail
| News, InfrastructureThe long-awaited grants for construction and planning show that the administration is unfazed by attacks in Washington over the popularity of passenger rail, with nearly every state receiving money.