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A Range of Emerging Fiscal Risks Could Disrupt State Budgets
Crafting a state budget is a delicate balancing act in the best of times. Policymakers must estimate spending needs, predict ...
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Australia Protects Vast Area in Southern Ocean
Located in the remote and frigid waters of the Southern Ocean between Tasmania and Antarctica, Australia’s Macquarie Island ...
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Pew Applauds Bureau of Land Management for Protecting Western Arctic Lands
WASHINGTON—The Pew Charitable Trusts today applauded the Bureau of Land Management for conserving a large portion of public lands in the western Arctic of Alaska, known as the National Petroleum ...
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In Western Australia, a Conservation Model for the World
From a conservation perspective, the sprawling, sun-drenched expanse of Western Australia is a prime opportunity. The state’s rich tapestry of life – which includes eight of Australia’s 15 national ...
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States Face Challenges and Opportunities Using One-Time Federal Pandemic Aid
As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, state policymakers faced the challenge—and opportunity—of allocating billions of dollars in federal relief aid in ways that would not create fiscal risks in future ...
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More Women Serving on City Councils Across the Country
The makeup of city councils nationwide tends to change every four years because of resignations, the election of new members, and term limits, among other reasons. A review of 15 large city councils ...
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Housing in America: A Blueprint in Minneapolis
Stat: 12%: From 2017 to 2022, Minneapolis increased its housing stock by 12% while rents remained flat. Story: Minneapolis is drawing positive national attention for the city’s approach to curbing ...
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Housing in America: A Foundation in Montana
Stat: 49%: The share of Americans who say the availability of affordable housing in their local community is a major problem, compared to 39% in 2018. Story: Montana has been rapidly attracting new ...
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States Work to Address Barriers to Broadband Expansion
As policymakers in the nation’s states and territories explore how best to spend billions of dollars in federal infrastructure money intended to expand access to broadband, a key focus has been on how ...
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Bureau of Land Management Rule Will Bring Balance Across Multiple Uses
WASHINGTON—In a major step toward improving the management of millions of acres of federally owned lands throughout the U.S., the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today issued its final Conservation ...
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Pew Applauds New Federal Public Land Conservation Policy
WASHINGTON—In a major step toward improving the management of millions of acres of federally owned lands throughout the U.S., the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today issued its final Conservation ...