On Streets With Pavement Art, Study Finds Drop in Crashes
There was an especially sharp reduction with pedestrians and cyclists getting struck by cars, according to a new report. The art projects include things like intersection murals and colorfully painted crosswalks.
States Expand Efforts to Squash Spread of Dangerous Insect
The invasive spotted lanternfly kills many crops and trees and can cause a state hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Several states are sounding the alarm and quarantining more counties.
The States Most Accepting of LGBTQ+ Residents
Nearly all of the top 20 states are on the coasts, and the No. 1 state is surrounded by water, according to a recent report.
Cities That Pose the Most and Least Challenges for Allergy Sufferers
A Pennsylvania city tops the list of the most challenging places for those with seasonal allergies and a Washington city offers the least symptoms, according to a recent report.
One State Lawmaker's Plan to Ramp Up the Battle Against Wild Hogs
California, like other states, is trying to manage the invasive animals, which cause billions in damage each year nationwide. A state senator wants to make it easier for people to hunt them.
The Most ‘Dynamic’ American Cities
Despite the pandemic, these places remain resilient because of a mix of tech jobs, outdoor activities, the presence of a state capital and more, according to a recent report.
Here are 10 of the Most Fashionable Mayors in the US
Leading a city government can involve all kinds of political and policy challenges, but these mayors are doing the job in style.
Young Women Earn the Same or More Than Male Peers in These US Cities
Nevertheless, only about 16% of all working women age 30 or younger live in the areas where they are at or above wage parity with men, the report shows.
Homeowners Have 40% Lower Transportation Costs Living Near Mass Transit
But the cost savings are not so clear for renters living in the same areas because they pay housing premiums, according to a recent report.
Easing the Transition to a Long-term Hybrid Workplace
A new Gallup report based on thousands of survey responses over the past two years offers insights into evolving preferences and practices with remote work.
Cities With the Most and Least Expensive Apartment Rents
New York City tops the list of most expensive while Wichita, Kansas offers the lowest rent, according to a recent report.
Invasive Insects Will Kill 1.4M Trees Across the US
Replacing trees attacked by the East Asian beetle, which has invaded 35 states, could cost $900 million, one report shows.
Top Cities for Gen Z Renters
Young adults moved more than any other age group of renters during the pandemic, and they chose places with a lot of jobs opportunities, a lively social scene, diversity and reliable connectivity, according to a new report.
1-in-6 Election Officials Report Being Threatened
In addition, 77% of those surveyed said the harassment is increasing, and that they need more support from federal and local governments, a recent report shows.
Ideas to Counter a Thinning Workforce
A new report from a labor market data company offers some recommendations as retirements and other factors lead to employee shortages.
The States With the Highest and Lowest Wage Gaps
While the gender-based wage gap in the U.S. has decreased in recent years, discrepancies remain, according to a report by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Murder Hornets in US Being Trapped With ‘Sex Spray’
The Asian giant hornet is killing honeybees in the west and may migrate east, which could have a devastating economic impact.
How to Reduce Inflation-induced Costs for Low-income Families
Policymakers at all levels can implement solutions that help families in the short term while battling the long-term problems, according to the Urban Institute.
Women Pay More for Transportation Than Men
A new white paper shows that women pay a “pink tax” because they have fewer mass transit options due to safety concerns and caring for children and the elderly.
Reckless Drivers in This City Could Lose Their Cars
A newly proposed Milwaukee ordinance targets repeat offenders by taking them to civil court and establishing their behavior as a "public nuisance.”
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