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A robust digital equity plan can boost rural broadband access
November 13, 2023 | News, InfrastructureA new toolkit from a rural broadband association calls on local leaders to build partnerships, engage in community outreach, and emphasize digital literacy and cybersecurity skills among residents.
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Expanded health insurance for immigrants gains traction in states
| News, ManagementBy increasing access to health insurance, including for immigrants lacking permanent legal status, states can reduce the burden of health care costs for communities.
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With a shutdown looming, states and localities ready plans
| News, ManagementOfficials say they could see an uptick in unemployment insurance claims, have trouble feeding low-income families and experience disruptions to air travel, among other things.
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New technology helps state officers, clinicians provide mental health care
| News, ManagementOklahoma law enforcement officers say the iPads offer telehealth services to connect distressed individuals with mental health professionals, reducing the number of hospitalizations and calls to 911 or 988.
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New flood model factors in human reactions
| News, InfrastructureA new open-source flood risk model assesses communities' adaptive responses to flood events, which can help local governments prepare for flood intervention measures like altering development plans or elevating buildings.
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Why advocates for transgender rights are so thrilled with election results
November 11, 2023 | News, ManagementAfter years of putting transgender issues at the center of the culture wars, several anti-trans candidates were defeated in Tuesday’s state and local elections. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup.
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Sununu’s ‘Recovery Friendly Workplace’ serves as model for new national institute
November 10, 2023 | News, WorkforceA new national institute will provide training and resources for companies willing to hire and help people in substance-abuse recovery, and the White House's model legislation will help states create recovery-ready workplaces.
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After SCOTUS setback, a new tack for student debt cancellation
| News, WorkforceAdvocates highlight recent modifications to a program available to public sector workers, from urban planners to firefighters, that allows borrowers to receive a credit for past repayment periods.
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How the issue of housing and homelessness factored in state and local elections
November 09, 2023 | News, ManagementIt impacted mayoral races, and landed on the ballot as communities debated the merits of homeless encampment sweeps, tax hikes and affordable housing developments.
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A dispute over Amtrak funding derailed a vote on THUD
| News, FinanceThe House GOP’s Transportation and Housing and Urban Development funding bill would cut $8 billion from the departments. But that’s not what scuttled the vote.