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What makes a city ideal for office-to-housing conversions?
June 13, 2024 | News, InfrastructureIt’s the state and local leaders who can work creatively with restrictive building codes and tax incentives, one expert says.
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Bills restricting social media advance amid continued legal battles
| News, Digital GovernmentNew York lawmakers just passed legislation to ban the use of algorithm-driven feeds for minors without their parents’ permission, while Utah’s law is facing more legal action over its age verification requirements.
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Big districts like Philadelphia ‘gamble’ on higher spending as enrollment falls, study finds
| News, FinanceEnd of federal relief funds means 'all of the big districts at once' face decisions about layoffs and school closures, says Manhattan Institute.
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These wrongly arrested black men say a California bill would let police misuse face recognition
| News, Digital GovernmentThree men falsely arrested based on face recognition technology have joined the fight against a California bill that aims to place guardrails around police use of the technology. They say it will still allow abuses and misguided arrests.
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Feds invest $60M to boost local climate resilience, workforce development
June 12, 2024 | News, WorkforceThe Climate-Ready Workforce initiative looks to place individuals in good-paying jobs that help advance coastal communities’ climate resilience.
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For equal access, consider both physical and digital accessibility
| News, Digital GovernmentCOMMENTARY | Features such as clear navigation, readable text and multimedia alternatives improve the customer experience for everyone, leading to higher levels of satisfaction, engagement and trust.
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Mayoral candidate pledges ‘digital by default’ city services
| News, Digital GovernmentIn his bid to become the next mayor of San Francisco, Mark Farrell promised to digitize government services within two years.
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MBTA is ‘barely treading water’
| News, InfrastructureIf Boston's public transit agency can't close a $700 million funding gap for the T in the next 13 months, it may have to consider massive service cuts.
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States struggle to help patients navigate insurance hurdle known as ‘step therapy’
| News, FinanceInsurers often refuse to cover a specific drug until after the patient has tried cheaper alternatives.
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Midwest states launch new rail service, 12 years in the making
June 11, 2024 | News, InfrastructureThe new Borealis Amtrak service between Chicago and St. Paul has given rail advocates something to cheer about. But they hope other new projects can come online quicker.