Western cities won the right to clear homeless encampments—but will they use it?
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by Daniel C. Vock
5h ago
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order encouraging cities to “move with urgency” to clear out camps. The move, which is at odds with others in the West, follows a Supreme Court ruling in June ..read more
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How one state is using technology to curb high pedestrian fatality rates
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by Chris Teale
5h ago
Texas has the second highest pedestrian fatality rates in the country. It is looking beyond just physical infrastructure to curb traffic deaths in the state ..read more
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White House looks to safeguard groundwater supplies as aquifers decline nationwide
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by Wyatt Myskow, Inside Climate News
5h ago
Nationwide, overconsumption is depleting aquifers that supply communities with fresh water. In some areas, fertilizers used in farming or chemicals used in industry or mining are contaminating the underground reservoirs ..read more
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Montana looks to become latest state to boost nonprofit hospital oversight
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by Katheryn Houghton, KFF Health News
9h ago
Montana’s proposal to increase oversight is part of a national trend by states to ensure nonprofit hospitals act as charitable organizations as they claim tax-exempt status ..read more
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Older adults want to age in place. Current policies don’t make it easy.
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by Kaitlyn Levinson
18h ago
More opportunities for social events and accessible health services are a top priority for older adults, a new survey finds ..read more
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Unemployment insurance fraud during the pandemic cost states $135B—and counting
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by Chris Teale
18h ago
Fraudsters are still finding ways to collect on claims. But there are two crucial ways to get the problem under control, experts say ..read more
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New York idles on green transportation plan
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by Colin Kinniburgh, New York Focus
18h ago
As the state has backpedaled on congestion pricing, it has made no progress on nearly half of its other transit-related climate goals ..read more
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Efforts to release prisoners from long sentences draw new interest
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by Amanda Hernández, Stateline
18h ago
As America’s prison population both ages and increases, the “second look” movement has gained interest as a way to reduce overcrowding and potentially save money. But some say the laws could retraumatize crime victims and further burden a strained court system ..read more
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The fittest cities in America: See how yours compares
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by Kaitlyn Levinson
2d ago
City officials have an important role to play in ensuring the well-being of their communities. Here’s how they can address resident health through policy and resources ..read more
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Rules for out-of-town governors could cause headaches for potential VP pick
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by Daniel C. Vock
2d ago
Half of the states strip governors of their executive powers when they leave the state, which can create confusion in emergencies and open the door for political mischief ..read more
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