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State and local governments face a tight labor market and a competitive disadvantage with the private sector. But salaries aren’t the only issue, with cities, counties and states all grappling ...
Ten of the Biggest Issues to Watch in 2025 - governing.com
1 day ago · Budgets After a period of rapid growth, overall state spending was flat last year. Heading into 2025, budgets are mostly in good shape, but there are several risk factors that should make ...
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State and Local Politics and Policy - Governing
Apr 28, 2023 · Federal pandemic aid that supported thousands of child-care providers will end soon, leading to downsizings and closures. There are innovative ways for states, local governments and businesses to ...
Ten Issues to Watch in States This Year - governing.com
6 days ago · Editor's Note: This article appears in Governing's Winter 2025 magazine.You can subscribe here. State policymakers face a challenging year. Budgets have gotten tighter and federal aid will decline.
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5 days ago · The taming of inflation was the main financial story. Bond and capital markets were cooperative, even if voters upset about property taxes were not.
Five Policy Issues to Watch in 2024 - Governing
At the end of 2023, public schools reported difficulty hiring qualified teacher’s candidates, with retention suffering as well, partially due to salaries.Teachers went on strike last year in Los ...
Politics - Governing
Dec 18, 2024 · Polarized politics has changed the dynamics of legislation and policymaking at the state and local level. Political parties with supermajorities are increasingly in control in many states and cities.
The Most Important Divide in American Politics - governing.com
After nearly every major electoral defeat, critics accuse Democrats of having lost touch with the cultural values of white heartland America. The Democratic Party has contained a conspicuously ...