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Citizen Portal News California

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2 days ago

EDD outlines three‑phase recession plan tied to unemployment thresholds; state agencies say data not yet signaling activation California Employment Development Department officials described a three‑phase recession response tied to 6%, 8% and 12% unemployment triggers, explained operational steps (overtime, hiring, vendor staffing) and said current data as of January 2026 do not indicate an imminent need to activate the plan.

California's Employment Development Department has unveiled a data-driven three-phase recession plan designed to respond to fluctuating unemployment rates—are we prepared for what comes next?

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 week ago

Walla Walla County's health leaders are gearing up for a pivotal shift, demanding clearer data and focused priorities to tackle pressing issues like housing and healthcare access.

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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2 weeks ago

Senate approves e‑bike safety bill; creates micromobility task force The Florida Senate passed SB 382 to regulate electric bicycles and create a micro‑mobility device safety task force to collect crash data and make recommendations. The bill passed unanimously on third reading, 37‑0.

Florida lawmakers just approved a groundbreaking e-bike safety bill that promises to transform our shared pathways with new regulations and a dedicated task force!

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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2 weeks ago

Committee Hears Bill to Create Statewide Economic Development and Competitiveness Plan Sen. Claudia Kaufman and Commerce officials urged support for Substitute Senate Bill 6,289, which would require the Department of Commerce to deliver a statewide economic development plan by June 30, 2027 and update it every five years; industry groups stressed the need for adequate implementation funding.

Senator Claudia Kaufman is pushing for a bold new economic development plan in Washington that could reshape the future of the state's competitiveness by 2027.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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3 weeks ago

Committee hears plan to reinstate indigent defense task force to study statewide public-defense needs SB 5,912 would reinstate an indigent defense task force to examine Washington’s public-defense delivery, statewide caseloads and funding needs, with a report due Jan. 1, 2028; counties and the Office of Public Defense urged study to inform future budget and structural decisions.

A new bill aims to establish a statewide task force to address the urgent public-defense crisis in Washington, promising critical data and recommendations by 2028.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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3 weeks ago

House Finance hears bill to tighten metrics for aerospace tax preferences A House Finance public hearing on HB 2730 proposed requiring JLARC to use rolling five-year averages and sector-specific analysis when reviewing aerospace B&O tax preferences, aiming to measure whether Washington is retaining or growing aerospace employment compared with other states.

A new bill aims to revolutionize how Washington evaluates aerospace tax incentives, ensuring clearer metrics for job creation and retention in the industry.

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Citizen Portal News Michigan

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3 weeks ago

Mount Clemens hears county-backed plan for incremental downtown redevelopment, data tools City staff and a Macomb County economic-development manager outlined an incremental approach for Mount Clemens emphasizing downtown reinvestment, façade grants (nearly $130,000 invested since 2016), brownfield tools and a county-built thinkmtc.com data site to market available properties.

Mount Clemens is embracing a strategic, incremental approach to economic development, investing in downtown revitalization and innovative tools to attract businesses and enhance community life.

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3 weeks ago

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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1 month ago

Vermont lawmakers are demanding answers about the state's fleet of vehicles, questioning the balance between alternative-fuel compliance and practical needs for rugged transportation.

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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1 month ago

Presenters: short-term rentals are a local data gap; Anchorage to start tracking inventory A Juneau audience member asked whether short‑term rentals are worsening Alaska’s housing shortage. Presenters said CoCs lack comprehensive short‑term rental data, and noted Anchorage recently passed a resolution to begin collecting such information to inform local policy.

Are short-term rentals in Juneau contributing to the housing crisis, or is there more to the story?

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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1 month ago

Vermont superintendents back a smaller-scale consolidation plan but urge careful timelines, data and construction aid The Vermont Superintendents Association told the House Education committee a recent 'conversation starter' on district consolidation strikes a better balance than earlier five-district proposals but urged phased implementation, data-driven modeling of fiscal impacts, and targeted school-construction aid.

Vermont superintendents are calling for a more thoughtful approach to school district consolidation, emphasizing the need for local governance and careful planning to truly benefit students and communities.

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Citizen Portal News New Mexico

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1 month ago

Panel approves optional actuarial-review process for health legislation after questions about cost and data access HB259 would authorize optional actuarial reviews of proposed health coverage legislation through the Legislative Finance Committee to estimate premium, utilization and fiscal impacts; business groups and insurers supported the idea while members raised concerns about appropriation size, LFC capacity and availability of claims data.

A new bill in New Mexico aims to enhance transparency in health insurance legislation by allowing independent actuarial reviews, but concerns about funding and data access are raising eyebrows.

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Citizen Portal News Oklahoma

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1 month ago

Oklahoma House approves bill letting legislature request actuarial, medical and social reviews for health mandates The House passed House Bill 1161, authorizing the Legislature to request up to three actuarial or related reviews per chamber from the Oklahoma Insurance Department for bills that create health mandates; the bill passed 61-26 after a floor amendment made studies permissive rather than mandatory.

The Oklahoma House just passed a pivotal bill allowing lawmakers to request vital actuarial and social reviews for health mandates, aiming to better understand the financial impact on constituents.

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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1 month ago

Panel advances e-bike safety bill after sponsors cite multiple recent fatalities; measure emphasizes task force, education and data CS for HB 243, prompted by a spate of e-bike deaths, funds a task force and prioritizes education, enforcement and data to guide future rules; the committee reported the bill favorably after broad support from law enforcement and advocacy groups.

Florida is taking a crucial step towards e-bike safety with a new bill inspired by tragic fatalities, focusing on education, enforcement, and data collection to create informed policies.

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Citizen Portal News Colorado

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2 months ago

DRCOG ties safety targets to Vision Zero: goals of zero fatalities by 2040, zero serious injuries by 2045 DRCOG staff presented annual safety performance measures that adopt a Vision Zero projection and five‑year rolling averages. The agency set short‑term targets for 2026 based on three years of observed data plus two projected years and reviewed completed and planned actions to support the targets.

DRCOG is setting ambitious safety targets aiming for zero fatalities by 2040 and zero serious injuries by 2045, while balancing immediate federal expectations.

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Jessie Tenenbaum

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3 months ago

I Left the CDC 100 Days Ago. My Worst Fears About the Agency Are Coming True "Things have not improved," writes Dr. Debra Houry. "They have worsened. And Congress has still failed to act."

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3 months ago

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3 months ago

Achievement unlocked.
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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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4 months ago

Juneau assembly hears briefing on berthing agreements and data needed to consider cruise‑ship limits Visitor Industry Director Pierce briefed the assembly on existing voluntary berthing MOAs, a five‑ship dock limit and borough‑wide passenger caps; she said the Bar Harbor court ruling suggests limits can be legislated if supported by data and recommended the Visitor Industry Task Force study options and data needs.

Juneau's assembly is weighing options for managing cruise-ship limits, inspired by a significant court ruling—could this change the future of tourism in the city?

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Citizen Portal News Oregon

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4 months ago

Board presses for clarity on Preschool for All modeling, TAG remit and path to universality In a work session, commissioners pressed staff and the technical advisory group process for clearer scope, assumptions and timelines for modeling revenue scenarios to sustain Preschool for All and for better integration with existing advisory bodies. Commissioners requested explicit assumptions behind cost-to-universality modeling, updated demograp

Multnomah County commissioners are demanding clarity on the Preschool for All program’s funding models and timelines, pressing for essential details that could shape the future of early childhood education.

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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4 months ago

Utah League director says "state of the league is strong," cites data-driven advocacy win and new member services The Lead Director of the Utah League of Cities and Towns told the organizations annual gathering that the League remains financially stable and effective, highlighting a recent advocacy success that used inspection data to defeat a bill provision, the statewide Local Administrative Advisor program, expanded member engagement and operations gains.

The Utah League of Cities and Towns is not just thriving; they turned 421,000 inspection reports into a legislative win that protects local governance!

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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4 months ago

Behavioral health advocates ask Glynn County to join national '7Stepping Up'7 initiative to reduce jailings of people with mental illness Glynn County behavioral health advocates asked the board to pass a resolution joining the national Stepping Up initiative, seek baseline jail-screening data and form a local leadership team; presenters said the sheriff and local provider Gateway have been engaged but no formal vote or funding commitment was taken on Oct. 21.

Glynn County advocates are pushing for a crucial resolution to join the national Stepping Up initiative, aiming to transform how we address mental illness in the criminal justice system.

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JIRNinfo

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4 months ago

🔍 JIRN conducts rigorous, nonpartisan criminal justice research. We partner with agencies to provide data-driven insights that help decision-makers, practitioners & researchers tackle complex challenges.
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David Zuckerman

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4 months ago

Small schools aren’t the cost drivers. Let BOCES work. Share resources. Buy in bulk. Fix healthcare costs. Shift mental health funding to Human Services. #SmartSavings #vtpoli #datadrivenpolicy

NHFPI

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5 months ago

A Conversation on Substance Use Disorder Services in NH: Data, Funding Trends, and What’s Next - New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute We examined the latest data on substance use disorder services, shifts in funding, & what comes next for prevention, treatment, and recovery.

This week, NHFPI & @newfuturesnh.bsky.social hosted a virtual event examining the latest data on substance use disorder services, funding shifts, and what’s next.

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News X

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5 months ago

4/10 Now, a caste census in 2027! 🎉 A belated but vital step after 90 yrs since the last full census (1931) & 14 yrs post-SECC (2011). Opportunity 4 evidence-based policy! 📊 #Census2027 #DataDrivenPolicy #IndiaCensus

Citizen Portal News Florida

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5 months ago

City Council Discusses Dock Attendants and Fee Structure for Boat Ramp Activities Council evaluates adding dock attendants and charging fees for commercial boat activities.

Boca Raton's city council is at a crossroads, debating the future of commercial boating at Silver Palm Boat Ramp amid rising safety and parking concerns.

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Citizen Portal News Colorado

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5 months ago

Commerce City Council Reviews Housing Needs Assessment and Public Engagement Plans City council receives housing assessment presentation, identifies need for affordable housing solutions.

Commerce City is taking a bold step towards solving its housing crisis with a comprehensive assessment that could reshape the future of affordable living!

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Citizen Portal News Connecticut

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5 months ago

Norwalk Fair Housing Commission Reports 20 Complaints and Updates Outreach Efforts Commission discusses 20 new complaints, community outreach, and website enhancements during meeting.

Norwalk's Fair Housing Advisory Commission is taking bold steps to tackle housing inequity, empowering residents with knowledge and resources to fight discrimination.

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Citizen Portal News Ohio

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6 months ago

Columbus City Council Addresses Supplier Diversity Amid Legal Challenges and Data Concerns City Council emphasizes urgency of disparity study to enhance supplier diversity initiatives.

Columbus City Council is on the verge of reshaping its Diversity and Inclusion Code, but will they prioritize the data needed to truly support minority-owned businesses?

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