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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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WEB6 hours ago · A worker inspects a solar panel at the Qcells production facility in Cartersville, Ga. Last January, the company announced it would invest $2.5 billion in expanding this facility, the biggest ...
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WEBNew AI Tool Will Help Track Bacteria on Texas Beaches. A 2023 study found that 90 percent of the state’s beaches tested positive for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria for at least one day. Fecal ...
Housing and Urban Issues - Governing
WEBJul 5, 2024 · The nation suffers from a housing shortage of between 1.5 million and 5.5 million units. Renters occupy about 15.9 million single-family homes and corporate landlords own about 3 percent of them.
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WEBJul 2, 2024 · Finance. Los Angeles City Council Cuts Budget Without Layoffs. The council passed a $12.8 billion budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, which is approximately 2 percent less than the current ...
Infrastructure - Governing
WEBJun 13, 2024 · Infrastructure It’s an ongoing, multitrillion-dollar challenge to build new and maintain existing infrastructure. This section will explore forward-looking approaches to funding, building and ...
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WEB6 days ago · The Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers ranked the state first in terms of the share of women who serve in municipal government, at 46.1 percent.
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WEBJul 3, 2024 · Polarized 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.