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Hear that? It’s the sound of leaf blower bans.
October 26, 2023 | News, ManagementAs restrictions spread, neighborhoods are getting quieter—and cleaner.
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Number of uninsured drivers in one state plummets with new verification system, automatic fines
| News, ManagementArkansas’ enforcement mechanism is one of the strictest in the U.S., constantly checking insurance status in real time. Many other states only check once a month.
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A new federal proposal looks to take on digital redlining
October 25, 2023 | News, InfrastructureThe rules, which observers anticipate will be challenged in court, would allow the FCC to penalize broadband companies for providing poorer service to low-income customers.
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California suspends Cruise robotaxis, and questions mount
| News, Emerging TechThe state Department of Motor Vehicles halted operation of the self-driving cars in San Francisco because of concerns over how the company handled a crash with a pedestrian.
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Why cities should consider roundabouts
| News, InfrastructureCOMMENTARY | An alternative to traditional signalized intersections, roundabouts can substantially offset the dangers posed by larger vehicles, ensuring that any potential impact is less severe due to moderated speeds and oblique angles of collision.
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Report: Abortions up nationwide post-Dobbs, soared in some states
| News, ManagementDespite some states' attempts to restrict abortion access, the number of abortions have increased nationwide since Roe v. Wade was overturned. Some observers say the rise in patients seeking abortions could put a strain on clinics with limited resources and… Read More »
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Blue and red states slash taxes despite warnings of hard times ahead
| News, FinanceSince 2021, half the states have cut personal income tax rates.
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Legacy programs stymie Biden’s efforts to boost equity in infrastructure spending
| News, InfrastructureCommunities of color benefit when federal agencies pick transportation projects, but most infrastructure money is doled out using old rules that favor whiter areas, according to a new report from the Urban Institute.
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How one innovation hub plans to diversify the tech industry
October 24, 2023 | News, WorkforceColorado’s quantum innovation hub consortium will ensure minorities and workers in rural and low-income areas get a fair share of the millions of jobs they believe the hub will create.
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AI-ready New York City focuses on workforce, procurement
| News, Emerging TechThe plan’s emphasis on building employee skills and updating its byzantine contracting lays the foundation for a unified city government ready to face new challenges.