Pensions Have Shifted To Riskier Investments, Ratings Agency Finds
But the new report says that this trend isn’t necessarily producing stronger returns.
Lawmakers Propose Transparency Requirements for Opportunity Zones
But there are questions about whether they go far enough.
Group Reveals Planned Route For Coast-to-Coast Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail
It crosses 12 states and about half of it relies on trails that are already built.
States Press Congress on Banking Access For Marijuana Businesses
The IRS built “cash rooms” to handle collections from the industry.
City's Restriction on Women Going Topless in Public Withstands Court Challenge
The ruling in the Missouri case follows at least two other court decisions this year involving the "free the nipple" movement.
Head Injuries Common in Scooter Crashes, Study Finds. Helmets Not So Much.
The research out of Austin, Texas examines the cases of 190 people hurt riding electric scooters.
Western Communities Try to Chart New Economic Paths as Coal Declines
“We decided that a win is growing basically one job at a time,” says one economic development official.
U.S. House Bill Calls for New Limits on Chemicals in Drinking Water
The legislation targets a class of industrial compounds known as “PFAS,” which have stoked public health concerns.
Trump and Democrats Agree to More Talks on $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
They're slated to convene again in three weeks to discuss funding options.
A ‘Resilience’ Plan That’s About Much More Than Climate Change
The District of Columbia’s first ever resilience strategy focuses on areas ranging from flooding to affordable housing.
Republican AGs Call For Court to Toss Discrimination Lawsuit Over Minimum Wage Law
The case concerns an Alabama statute that pre-empted a local minimum wage ordinance in Birmingham.
Nine States Where Tax Revenues Have Been Slow to Recover Since the Great Recession
Budgets remain off in some states nearly a decade after the downturn ended, a new analysis shows.
Why a County Eliminated Degree Requirements for 82 Types of Jobs
The change will affect the hiring criteria for jobs ranging from budget analysts to parks managers.
The Poop Problem Plaguing One of America’s Wealthiest Cities
“People should have places to go to the bathroom when they need to, and in San Francisco they don't,” says a supervisor there looking to tackle this and other issues tied to street cleanliness.
State and Local Government Pay and Benefit Growth Has Outpaced Private Sector, Report Finds
But government employers still say they’re struggling to fill some jobs.
Union Doesn't Need to Refund Fees to Local Government Workers, Federal Judge Rules
The lawsuits against a California union local are just two of many being filed against public sector unions across the country.
‘Clean Energy’ Transition Promises Wide Range of Well Paid Jobs, Study Finds
The findings come amid debate about the "Green New Deal."
Latest Opportunity Zones Guidelines Offer More Clarity For Business Investments
"This reg removes a lot of the most obvious impediments that have kept capital on the sidelines,” says one expert.
FCC Rural Broadband Fund Would Shift Money From Existing Program
The $20 billion proposed initiative would also set higher standards for internet speeds.
For One City’s Public Housing Work Requirements, Study Reveals High Compliance, Low Wages
Work requirements for public assistance have recently attracted attention from the Trump administration and others.
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