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After a pandemic pause, Detroit restarts water shut-offs—part of a nationwide trend as costs rise
November 28, 2023 | News, FinanceCOMMENTARY | Cities are turning to water shut-offs as more water service bills go unpaid as utility costs continue to climb.
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High fees, long waits cast shadow over new criminal expungement laws
| News, Digital GovernmentA clear record helps people seeking employment, housing and education.
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City leaders fund child care center with tax district typically used for roads, sewer
| News, FinanceBy creating a tax increment financing district, Madison, South Dakota, looks to build a child care center to improve local economic development and access to child care services.
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Help for rural governments tackling the opioid crisis
November 27, 2023 | News, ManagementThe Reaching Rural Initiative helped officials in Harnett County, North Carolina, develop an opioid emergency response plan and a program to direct formerly incarcerated individuals to treatment.
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Former coal towns get money for clean energy projects
| News, InfrastructureCoal, oil and gas communities are receiving an amount of investment that is far above their share of the population.
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Funding for local cybersecurity efforts is insufficient, survey says
| News, CybersecurityLocal government IT executives are reluctant to even ask elected officials for more, according to the group behind the survey, knowing requests will likely be rejected.
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1 in 3 people dropped by Utah Medicaid left uninsured, a ‘concerning’ sign for nation
| News, ManagementWithout Medicaid coverage, more individuals nationwide are left without uninsured. Observers warn people may delay seeking needed care or be left with unaffordable bills when they get it without access to health insurance coverage.
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As state sues Meta, it also urges social media literacy instruction for kids
| News, Digital GovernmentThe key is making sure that children understand the difference between harmful screen time and quality screen time, one observer says.
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How a different kind of drug testing can help communities stave off overdoses
| News, ManagementInsights from advanced drug-testing services are proving essential for public health officials struggling to contain an evolving crisis.
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One solution to fight climate change? Fewer parking spaces.
November 24, 2023 | News, InfrastructureLess parking could pave the way for denser housing and more accessible public transportation.