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The city’s police department has put a focus on officer mental health and well-being. That’s a big cultural change because officers often feel they need to hide their struggles.
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Ten of the Biggest Issues to Watch in 2025 - governing.com
Jan 6, 2025 · There will continue to be a divide between red and blue states in responding to policies out of Washington. With Republicans back in charge of Congress and the White House, red states will be ...
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 ...
Latest News - Governing
3 days ago · The city’s police department has put a focus on officer mental health and well-being. That’s a big cultural change because officers often feel they need to hide their struggles.
Politics - Governing
Jan 13, 2025 · 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.
Workforce - Governing
Jan 8, 2025 · Workforce 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 ...
News Topics - Governing
Jan 17, 2025 · It’s an ongoing, multitrillion-dollar challenge to build new and maintain existing infrastructure. This section will explore forward-looking approaches to funding, building and maintaining roads ...
Policy - Governing
Jan 9, 2024 · 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 ...