With Too Few Nurses, It Won’t Take Much to Overwhelm Hospitals This Winter
Even as a new COVID-19 variant starts to spread in the United States, staff shortages have made it impossible for many hospitals to operate at full capacity.
Top States for Businesses
Virginia ranks as the top state for businesses while Alaska ranks as the worst based on 10 categories, including the cost of doing business and a high-quality workforce, according to a recent report.
Cloud Boosts Delivery of Government Services During Pandemic, Other Crises
However, state CIOs say there are barriers to transitioning to the cloud, including financial and workforce issues, according to a report.
New York City Expands Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate to All Private Employers
The new requirement will take effect Dec. 27, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday.
Price Jumps Prompt Pocketbook Policies in States
The Midwest and South are seeing the biggest spikes.
No Strategy Needed to Start Leveraging AI in Government
While states should formulate a strategic vision for long-term use of artificial intelligence, the pandemic showed that AI can successfully assist with vital public services, according to a survey of state CIOs.
Congressional Leaders Strike Deal to Fund Agencies Through Feb. 18, but Shutdown Threat Remains
Some Republican senators threaten to derail plans over COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Telehealth May Be Here to Stay
The use of remote health services soared during the pandemic.
States With the Highest Homicide Rates
The U.S. experienced a 30% increase in homicides from 2019 to 2020, the largest jump ever recorded, according to a CDC report.
Judge Blocks National Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers
The Tuesday ruling stops a nationwide vaccine mandate by the Biden administration that was set to start Dec. 6.
State Lawmakers' Anti-Vaccine Efforts May Prove Mostly Symbolic
Since September, at least 14 GOP-controlled legislatures have debated vaccine mandates.
A Breakdown of the Andrew Cuomo Investigations
The former New York governor is facing probes at the county, state and federal level. Here’s what's happening.
Evictions in Some Texas Cities Are Almost Back To Normal Levels as Tenant Help Dries Up
Evictions in major Texas cities have reached levels not seen since the pandemic began. But tenant protections and financial assistance for struggling renters are beginning to fade.
‘Am I Even Fit To Be a Mom?’ Diaper Need Is an Invisible Part of Poverty in America
Parents cannot use federal aid to pay for diapers, and are often forced to come up with other solutions, using maxi pads or towels to keep their children clean and dry. In rural America where aid is even harder to access, tiny diaper banks are the only lifeline.
As Food Banks Struggle to Feed More Families at Thanksgiving, Localities Step Up to Help
Food shortages and soaring prices have hampered many charities' ability to collect and buy enough items. Municipal governments are investing new federal funds to boost these efforts.
More Than Two Dozen States in Limbo on Vaccine Mandate for Government Workers
A federal order requiring vaccination or weekly testing for workers in large companies also applies to state and local government employees in 26 states. But it’s under judicial review.
Rural Leaders Fear They’ll Miss Out on Infrastructure Money
Small towns might not have the staff to write grants, according to state and association officials.
How the Pandemic Helped Spread Fentanyl Across the US and Drive Opioid Overdose Deaths to a Grim New High
The number of fatal drug overdoses in the US over a 12-month period has surpassed 100,000 for the first time. Fentanyl is the main driver of the spike in deaths.
Snowy Roads Will Be Cleared, But It Will ‘Take Extra Time’
The ongoing labor shortage has exacerbated existing plow driver hiring problems, transportation officials said.
States With the Highest Personal Income Growth
Total income growth is higher in all states than before the pandemic, thanks to elevated levels of government assistance and growth in wages, according to a report.
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