Arizona’s Statehouse Lifted Covid Precautions. Two Lawmakers Worry About What It Means for Their Family.
They’re navigating decisions familiar to many parents with children too young to be vaccinated, worrying about risk as guidance on how to deal with the pandemic changes.
Pandemic Ushering in Rental Housing Crisis
A recent analysis shows landlords are tightening screening criteria, using alternative eviction practices and increasing rent rates. The housing shortage is only making things worse.
As Nurses Quit, States Seek to Train More
A sense of crisis powered efforts to increase nurse training and licensure this year.
Lacking Mental Health Support, First Responders Turn to Peers
Covid-19 revealed a mental health crisis among health care workers. A peer support group in Colorado is trying to help.
McConnell Signals That Debate on State ARPA Aid Clawbacks Isn’t Over
As Democrats and the Biden administration seek $15 billion in new funding for the pandemic response, the Senate's top Republican calls them out for sending American Rescue Plan Act dollars to states “so flush with cash they don’t know how to spend it all.”
36% of Government Workers Are Considering Quitting Their Jobs
State and local employees say their colleagues are resigning at higher rates since the pandemic began, leaving the rest of the staff stressed, fatigued and anxious, according to a new report.
Redistricting Delays Scramble State Elections
The confusion is creating difficult decisions for candidates.
House Passes Spending Bill, After Ditching Plan to Claw Back State Aid
A proposal that emerged on Wednesday could have involved rescinding around $7 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funding from 30 states. But it was cast aside amid objections from Democratic lawmakers and state officials.
Key Steps for Retaining Employees
Leaders should communicate clearly, set managers up for success and focus on employee well-being, among other things, research by Gallup shows.
Key Trends That Will Shape Infrastructure Decisions and Projects
The massive federal funds infusion and the pandemic are ushering in a greater need for cybersecurity precautions and broadband expansion, among other things, a new report details.
Affordable Housing: In Pandemic Times, What Works and What Doesn’t?
COMMENTARY | Housing affordability has been an important public policy issue since the onset of the coronavirus. An economist explains the research on some popular affordable housing policies.
To Republicans, State Surpluses and ‘Liberal Spending’ Illustrate ARPA Was ‘Reckless’
Mayors and county officials, though, tell House lawmakers that the funds provided much-needed pandemic relief for businesses and individuals.
Pandemic Led to More Black-owned Businesses but Exacerbated Their Challenges
A new report says that state and local governments must commit to creating more opportunities for Black-run firms, including through the infrastructure act.
The Pandemic's Profound Impact on Localities
Covid-19 has changed where many Americans want to live and what they think the future looks like for their communities, according to the Pew Research Center.
Travel Nurses Saw a Pay Increase During the Pandemic. They Could Lose Those Benefits
Travel nurses, who are in high demand and earning as much as twice their pre-pandemic wages, are in an uproar after legislators call for an investigation that could lead to lowering their pay.
Big City Health Departments Warn of Major Epidemiologist Shortage
“There’s been a significant loss of people leaving the workforce,” says the head of a group that represents the agencies.
Think Twice Before Scanning That QR Code
“Cybercriminals always look for disruption to cause disruption.”
States Craft Their Covid Exit Strategies
Once ardent supporters of the CDC’s mask advice, Democratic governors move on.
Covid Underscores Lack of Whistleblower Protections
It can take years for complaints to be investigated.
Why Millions on Medicaid Are at Risk of Losing Coverage
State Medicaid agencies for months have been preparing for the end of a federal mandate that has prevented states from removing people from the safety-net program during the pandemic.
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