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Election security threats require more federal resources, officials say
November 03, 2023 | News, CybersecurityFacing growing cyber and physical threats, state and local election administrators told U.S. senators that more federal assistance is needed to safeguard voting systems and personnel.
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Public power is on the ballot in Maine. Will voters take a leap of faith?
| News, InfrastructureThe state has a chance to oust unpopular investor-owned utilities—and set a precedent for the rest of the country.
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LA explores new options as copper thieves target streetlight wiring
November 02, 2023 | News, InfrastructureTransportation departments are scrambling to cope with a spike in copper wire thefts that leave their roads darker and more dangerous.
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Who should have land-use authority in green energy projects?
| News, ManagementMichigan lawmakers are considering legislation that would shift some land-use authorities to the state to streamline renewable energy developments. But local governments and residents fear their voices will get left behind in the race to build green infrastructure.
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States, localities should transition to the .gov domain ‘hard stop,’ federal official says
| News, Digital GovernmentThe cybersecurity official noted the benefits of using the free domain at a recent event, following the release of a report warning of escalating cybersecurity threats.
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Missouri becomes the 14th state with a majority-women supreme court
| News, WorkforceAbortion and gender-affirming care for trans youth could be among the issues the court faces.
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‘Worse than people can imagine’: Medicaid ‘unwinding’ breeds chaos in states
| News, ManagementStates have terminated Medicaid coverage for more than 10 million Americans since March, leaving families and individuals scrambling to seek alternative health insurance plans or apply for coverage renewals.
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Investing in public benefit navigators is a crucial step toward equity
November 01, 2023 | News, ManagementA public-private partnership in Philadelphia is helping residents overcome the barriers to accessing the public benefits and tax credits they’re entitled to.
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Social media cases hinge on definition of what amounts to state action online
| News, Digital GovernmentThe U.S. Supreme Court wrestled in two important cases over whether public officials acted improperly in blocking constituents on their personal social media accounts.
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How California and Florida are trying to stave off the home insurance crisis
| News, FinanceHistorically, the two states have had very different approaches to insuring against natural disasters. That’s changing.