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WEBAbout Us. Governing provides news, analysis and insights for the people making government work. Published since 1987, Governing is a trusted source of record for people who lead, manage and direct ...
When States and Localities Disagree On Worker Protections, …
WEB1 day ago · Local leaders have advocated for a $15 federal minimum wage for more than a decade, says LuJia Gong, policy and legal director for Local Progress. That's yet to occur, and only seven states have ...
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WEB4 days ago · The Bureau of Land Management’s controversial plan updates preferred solar zones for the first time in 12 years and identifies nearly 12 million acres for available solar development in Nevada ...
The Biggest Social Issues to Watch in 2024 - Governing
WEBThe Biggest Social Issues to Watch in 2024. Legislatures across the nation are confronting several social issues including crime, drug use, immigration and poverty. These issues will continue to ...
Politics - Governing
WEBPolarized politics has changed the dynamics of legislation and policymaking at the state and local level. Political parties with supermajorities are increasingly in control in many states and cities.
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WEBPhilly Police Misconduct Lawsuits Have Cost $60M in 18 Months. In 2020 and 2022, annual spending on the issue didn’t exceed $7 million and between 2013 and 2017, Philly spent an average of $9 ...
The Biggest Issues to Watch in 2024 - Governing
WEBFentanyl Prior to the pandemic, annual deaths from drug overdoses in the U.S. were already a dreadful 65,000 per year. By 2023, that number had nearly doubled, to more than 110,000.Roughly 70 ...
Housing and Urban Issues - Governing
WEBStresses on urban communities continue to affect housing, food security, child services, homelessness, business development and crime. Coverage includes stories about new solutions to how cities ...
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WEBJul 2, 2024 · Governing Podcasts. Statewide cybersecurity initiatives, like whole-of-state programs, are offering essential support to smaller communities and agencies. Backed by federal funding, they aim to ...
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