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fromTruthout
1 week ago

States Scramble to Protect Hospitals Ahead of Republicans' Medicaid Cuts

The tax and spending bill cuts more than $1 trillion from Medicaid, leading to potential decreases in payments to hospitals and nursing facilities in at least 29 states.
Healthcare
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Leg. and Gov. Avoid Transit Fiscal Cliff. High Speed Rail Funding Steady, Active Transportation Remains Diminished - Streetsblog California

"This funding avoids a disaster for our state, but transit agencies will need a long-term source of funding to secure a thriving future," said Wiener.
Alternative transportation
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Watch: Here's what Healey had to say about Trump's first 100 days at Dem. governors town hall

Democratic governors criticize Trump's administration at MeidasTouch town hall.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

N.Y. Budget Deal Includes School Cellphone Ban and Public Safety Changes

A $254 billion state budget agreement addresses public safety, mental health, and school policies amid ongoing political challenges.
#remote-work
California
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

California is bringing most state employees back to the office for 4 days a week this summer

California mandates state employees return to the office four days a week starting in July.
The move aligns with federal efforts to end remote work policies.
California
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

California is bringing most state employees back to the office for 4 days a week this summer

California mandates state employees return to the office four days a week starting in July.
The move aligns with federal efforts to end remote work policies.
more#remote-work
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

Minnesota and Maine Share Ideas on the Future of BEAD with Lutnick

At least two states - Maine and Minnesota - have contacted the U.S. Department of Commerce concerning the changes that may be made to the $42.45 billion the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program.
Boston real estate
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

New Jersey Gubernatorial Race: Where Do the Governor Candidates Stand on the Issues?

Commitment to clean energy goals in face of federal challenges.
Focus on diverse clean energy strategies, including EVs and solar.
Emphasis on environmental justice for all communities.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Sen. Ben Allen Moves to Protect California's Freshwater - Streetsblog California

California is taking charge of freshwater protection due to shifting federal regulations.
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