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From Governing's Opinion section: The recent attacks on the public workforce are not new, and they tend to be cyclical. But whenever they're implemented, they create lasting damage. bit.ly/4bSVTzy

News you may have missed... One Washington City's Innovative Approach to Transparency and Civic Engagement via @Governing governing.com/management-and…

Courts seek ways to make jury duty more appealing governing.com/policy/how-cou…

The implications of Medicaid cuts on tax revenues and employment governing.com/policy/medicai…

States should do a better job of using methadone as a tool in the fight against opioids governing.com/policy/one-pro…

A decade ago, Detroit was synonymous with urban decline. Now it's having an impressive renaissance, with home values rising faster than anywhere else in the U.S. governing.com/magazine/meet-…

Our new print issue features stories on Detroit, policing the return of nuclear power and much more governing.com/magazine/sprin…

We named Mike Duggan of Detroit "America's most effective mayor" on our new cover. Who would you nominate? governing.com/magazine/meet-…

Interesting read from Jabari Simama, Ph.D. on GOVERNING about how Atlanta is working to build and preserve affordable housing: governing.com/urban/atlantas…

At a time when the future of democracy and the strength of the middle class face existential risk, Americans should look to Alaska for inspiration, writes Alaska Rep. Zack Fields. bit.ly/43Z6ZRw

Letitia James and other Democratic attorneys general have emerged as Trump’s leading antagonists, with lawsuits that have been essentially relentless. bit.ly/42y18l9

A growing number of state leaders want the federal government to forbid the use of food stamps to buy sodas and candy. It’s not a new idea, but the current administration's support has provided a boost. bit.ly/3EQfJiy

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With the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act set to expire in the coming year, the National League of Cities is asking local leaders to tell Congress its priorities for the next transportation bill. bit.ly/4jWPyWX

Great piece from Jed Herrmann for @governing...Making Better Use of Data to Navigate Budget Uncertainty bit.ly/4k7Cs90 #budget #SLED #stateandlocal

The Yorba Linda, Calif., water district has the country’s largest PFAS treatment facility of its kind. The drinking water it delivers to customers is free of these unwanted “forever chemicals.” bit.ly/4donTeZ

The Oregon state legislature is hoping to raise billions for transportation projects from new sources as gas tax revenue dwindles. Democrats are pushing for a focus on maintenance. bit.ly/4mFUVLE

What’s the best way to face down a recession? For Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser, the answer is investing in growth. bit.ly/4jvlNeG

There's a Medicaid problem that nobody is talking about, writes Governing columnist Donald F. Kettl: Washington and the states don't actually run the program. Contractors do. bit.ly/4kbZVGm

Recalling a memorable interview with Melissa Hortman governing.com/politics/leade…