Officials from Oregon to New York are writing budgets that devote millions of dollars toward housing. …
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Awash in Federal Money, State Lawmakers Tackle Worsening Youth Mental Health
More than two-thirds of public schools have reported an increase in students seeking services. …
To Prevent Gun Suicide, States Consider Allowing People to Deny Themselves a Gun
“We can’t stop all suicide, but if we make the means less lethal, we can save lives.” …
Facing Drought, Western States Seek to Deny Groundwater to Foreigners
Water and agricultural experts warn that bans ignore the global market. …
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China Owns Little US Farmland, But Many Lawmakers Are Worried
GOP lawmakers have pushed recent legislation, but some Democrats are on board too. …
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As Supreme Court Considers Student Loan Forgiveness, States May Expand Their Programs
At least two dozen bills are moving through legislatures this spring. …