#state-policy

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fromTruthout
3 weeks 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
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

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

California's new budget deal restores crucial funding for transit, preventing significant service cuts and setting the stage for long-term funding solutions.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

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

"This administration is far worse than what we saw with Trump one," Healey said during her opening remarks.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 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.
fromMinnPost
3 months ago

Walz's back-to-the-office edict will harm many Minnesota families - MinnPost

The new in-person work requirement will negatively impact many state employees and their families, despite the success of remote work during the pandemic.
fromTelecompetitor
4 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
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 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.
#california
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.
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago
SF politics

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

California is taking charge of freshwater protection due to shifting federal regulations.
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.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog
5 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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