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California’s primary elections offer an early look at the ideological battles likely to shape campaigns and voter coalitions in the years ahead.
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The Colorado River supplies water to 40 million people across seven states. But there’s a problem: there’s simply no longer enough water for everyone. As resources shrink, state leaders must negotiate a new plan for sharing a critical resource.
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As states cap property taxes and Washington shifts more responsibility downward, local governments are being asked to do more with fewer fiscal tools. Where will this new era of fiscal federalism hit hardest?
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Maryland has become the first state to restrict "surveillance pricing" in grocery stores, signaling a new frontier in consumer protection policy.
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Counties own and maintain nearly half of America’s roads, yet rising construction costs and limited revenue authority are making it harder to keep critical infrastructure safe and reliable.
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Zohran Mamdani has become a measuring stick for urban politics nationwide, with candidates and mayors across the country drawing comparisons to his approach. What can city leaders learn from the “Mamdani model” — and why is his style resonating beyond NYC?
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The latest battle over abortion rights may hinge on a much broader question: How far can one state go in regulating actions that cross its borders? A new Supreme Court fight over abortion pills is becoming a test of state sovereignty.
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Rents have climbed sharply in many parts of the country over the past few years, reshaping household budgets and local housing debates. In many markets, though, they’ve recently started falling. How much are renters paying across the U.S.?
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California’s race for insurance commissioner has long been a low-profile political contest. But as wildfires and other disasters reshape the state’s insurance market, the office is suddenly drawing major money and growing scrutiny.
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Public transit systems are still grappling with the long tail of the pandemic. Ridership remains below pre-COVID levels and remote work has permanently altered commuting patterns. What does that mean for the future of buses and trains in America’s cities?
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What happens when cities stop spreading neighborhood dollars thin and concentrate investment in a targeted areas? Atlanta is betting that focused redevelopment can generate the kind of long-term economic momentum diffuse investment often fails to achieve.
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The National Science Foundation was created to support research in fields that depend on federal backing, including public health. Recently, all 22 members of its board were dismissed. The director of NSF resigned a year ago.
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Corner stores and small food retailers could face difficult choices under new SNAP rules. As requirements around stocked foods and purchase restrictions expand, some worry smaller stores may stop accepting benefits altogether.
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New data shows SNAP participation has dropped in every state and Washington, D.C., with some states seeing especially sharp declines. Where are the biggest changes happening and what do they reveal about the shifting safety net landscape?
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The 2026 World Cup is expected to bring massive crowds to Texas, and local officials are racing to answer one big question: How do you move thousands of fans to the stadium on time in a region built around cars?
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College sports already operate like a multibillion-dollar business, but many programs are still governed like nonprofits. As athlete compensation reshapes college athletics, a corporate model may be the only way to make the system sustainable.
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Sports betting is now just a few taps away and state officials are increasingly questioning where entertainment ends and exploitation begins. As online wagering and prediction markets explode in popularity, lawmakers are weighing new limits.
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Balanced budgets don’t always mean healthy finances. As federal aid fades and confidence among city finance officers drops, local governments may be underestimating deeper fiscal problems tied to pensions and one-time funding strategies.
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Where can teachers actually afford to live on their salaries? The answer depends heavily on the state. Some states offer teacher pay that stretches relatively far. In others, even top salaries struggle to keep pace with housing and living costs.
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Manufactured housing could help ease America’s housing shortage at a fraction of the cost of traditional homes. So why hasn’t it? Zoning restrictions continue to keep one of the country’s most affordable housing options from reaching its full potential.
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