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State and Local Governments Use Innovative Financing to Build Disaster Resilience
Rising costs and threats from extreme weather in the U.S. have prompted historic government investments in hazard mitigation and disaster resilience—including more than $50 billion cumulatively from ...
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How Too Many State Policies Fail Americans Sued for Debt
This article is the first of a three-part series looking at issues surrounding debt lawsuits in state courts. Debt lawsuits are burdening Americans, overwhelming state courts, and failing to provide ...
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Marine Biologist Says Deep Sea Is a Fragile Lifeline That Must Be Protected
Roughly 90% of the ocean is taken up by the deep sea—any ocean area below 200 meters (656 feet) in depth—making it one of the largest ecosystems on the planet. These cold, dark waters contain ...
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New Mexico Protects Waterways Critical for Local Economy and Way of Life
In a move that will preserve fish and wildlife habitat, strengthen the outdoor recreation economy, and safeguard sources of clean drinking water, New Mexico on Dec. 10 approved new protections for ...
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In the Nation’s Capital, a Neighborhood Leans on Nature-Based Solutions to Manage Stormwater
The city government also worked directly with Hillcrest residents to manage stormwater upland of the restoration project through the D.C.’s RiverSmart Homes program. First piloted through federal ...
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Small Mortgages Offer Opportunity to Invest in Rural Communities
Many Americans in rural areas struggle to purchase low-cost homes, in part because small mortgages—those for under $150,000—are in short supply. With housing costs at all-time highs, surveys show that ...
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State Policymakers Take Steps to Prioritize Effective Pension Funding
Several state legislatures took steps in 2024 to enhance funding for public pension systems by adopting strategies to increase annual employer contributions to their retirement systems, manage how ...
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Pew Commends Final Western Solar Energy Plan
WASHINGTON—The Pew Charitable Trusts today applauded the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for finalizing a strong update to its Western solar plan, which will guide solar energy development on public ...
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3 Major Obstacles Limit Rural Homeownership
Americans living in rural areas often struggle to get a mortgage, which limits their ability to attain homeownership. One key reason is the limited availability of small mortgages, those under ...
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In Connecticut, Offshore Wind Study Could Help Spark Growth of Emerging Industry
With a vision of fulfilling Connecticut’s promise as a significant supplier of offshore wind (OSW) energy, a state-created nonprofit has launched a study to determine how much the burgeoning industry ...
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Can Lease-Purchase Arrangements Provide Another Pathway to Homeownership?
As policymakers look for ways to expand homeownership and help more homebuyers access credit, lease-purchase arrangements have received renewed attention not only from legislators, but from investors, ...
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Pew Applauds New Management Plan for Southwest Wyoming Public Lands
WASHINGTON—The Pew Charitable Trusts today commended the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for finalizing the agency’s Rock Springs Resource Management Plan. The record of decision, issued December ...