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Governing provides news, analysis and insights for the people making government work. Published since 1987, Governing is a trusted source of record for people who lead, manage …

2 天之前 · The White House ordered a pause on all federal grants, partly intending to target diversity, equity and inclusion and other "woke" programs. A third of states' budgets comes …

2025年1月23日 · The Trump White House has ordered a pause on infrastructure spending approved during the last administration, and is promoting new spending on digital …

2023年4月28日 · By investing in solar arrays, building efficiency and other clean energy infrastructure, schools could save billions annually while significantly cutting carbon pollution. …

3 天之前 · A bill would set caps on infrastructure funds, allowing localities to make up the difference by charging fees on deliveries. Local officials say the plan will leave them short.

2025年1月6日 · State officials face challenges from shrinking revenue and major changes from Washington in shared programs such as education and Medicaid.

Policy This coverage will look at how public leaders establish new policies in a range of crucial areas of government – health, education, public safety, for example – and how these policies ...

2025年1月13日 · 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 …

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