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50-state data, research, and policy recommendations from @PewTrusts. 📨 Subscribe to our biweekly newsletter: https://t.co/mhz09wgsGL
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Unused office space + efficient layouts = more affordable downtown housing. Transforming vacant offices into co-living spaces could help cities like Denver, Minneapolis, and Seattle tackle homelessness and improve housing affordability. @gensler_design
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RT @pewtrusts: 3 reasons why converting empty offices to tiny apartments simply adds up: ✔️ Rents would be affordable ✔️ Public funding ne…
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The Supreme Court might get most of the headlines, but most cases in the U.S. are actually heard in state and local courts. Here's how those cases break down: • Traffic: 57% • Community & business (e.g., debt): 20% • Public safety: 17% • Family: 6%
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RT @NCSLorg: At least 45 states, Guam, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., introduced or considered more than 350 bills or resolutions that d…
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States considered more than 150 bills related to government use of AI last year—and we can expect similar interest this year. One big consideration: The cost of getting the quality data needed to feed AI tools so that they're actually useful.
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RT @pewtrusts: Fact: Wisconsin has over 15,000 lakes and 13,500 miles of streams and rivers. A new estuary reserve in the state will help…
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RT @Justin_Theal: 3/ Federal salaries & wages contribute to each state's economy. Some states rely more heavily than others. @PewStates’ an…
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Climate-related damage to paved roads could cost up to $20B to repair by the end of the century. And upgrades so they can withstand changing conditions could cost up to an additional $10B. States will likely shoulder a lot of those costs.
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Most residents in both Texas and California support the same policies proven to boost housing availability. This is despite differing politics and average home values—showing just how pervasive the need is.
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Statehouses are open for business and policy debates are already heating up. Here are 5️ fiscal issues we'll be keeping an eye on—and we think you should, too. 👇
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RT @pewtrusts: America's Black population has grown fastest in states that historically have not had many Black residents, according to @pe…
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These 5 states get at least 15% of their taxes from levies on corporate income: 1) New Hampshire: 35.8% 2) New York: 19.4% 3) New Jersey: 16.8% 4) Connecticut: 16.0% 5) Illinois: 15.7%
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RT @pewenvironment: Outstanding Water designations help states preserve: 🚰Clean drinking water 🐟Wildlife habitat 💵Local businesses Colora…
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More housing is good for more than just renters and homebuyers. New apartments in New Rochelle, NY, are boosting city revenue—fueling “unprecedented investments” in parks, pipes, schools, and public safety, ex-mayor @NoamBramson says.
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RT @CarnegieMellon: In a remote world, high-speed internet at home is a necessity. But for millions of Americans, it’s a luxury. @HeinzCol…
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RT @netinclusion: "Research shows that access to broadband correlates with greater economic opportunity and workforce participation as well…
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🛜 Bipartisan-supported broadband policy refresher 🛜 Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program: Connects unserved and underserved regions with affordable connections. Digital Equity Act: Provides digital skills and tech to boost the economy.
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Now that states are past their brief but historic period of budget surpluses and revenue growth, they'll have less new money to cover: ✂️ Tax cuts 💸 Increased public services 📉 Recession prep
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RT @sgreenberger: Natural disasters are worsening the U.S. housing crisis, upending the home insurance market, and reducing housing options…
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