Wes Moore Keeps Elevating Wes Moore. Maryland’s Still Waiting. I think he’s a good man, and that’s not the issue. The issue is that Maryland didn’t elect him to elevate himself. It elected him to elevate the state he was chosen to lead.

New on #Substack: #WesMoore is clearly a rising political figure. But is #Maryland rising with him? My new Substack takes a deeper look at #leadership, #results, and #ambition. Check it out. #MarylandPolitics #Commentary #Opinion #PublicPolicy open.substack.com/pub/itsbrand...

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House Finance begins marathon on marijuana tax reform; committee adopts technical cleanup and delays remaining amendments The committee reviewed House Bill 91’s tax‑structure proposal (transition from a $50/oz excise to a $12.50 wholesale tax and eventual 6% sales tax), debated multiple amendments on tagging, collection facilities and revenue designation, adopted an 18‑month transition amendment, and deferred remaining amendment work to the afternoon session.

Alaska is shaking up its marijuana tax structure, proposing a dramatic shift from a $50 excise tax to a wholesale tax and possible sales tax changes—what does this mean for the industry?

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Committee hears support for SB 181 to streamline data sharing with University of Alaska; privacy questions remain SB 181 would authorize the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to share more detailed workforce and program data with the University of Alaska for evaluation and research under written agreement. University and ISER witnesses supported the bill; department staff acknowledged confidentiality protections and committee members pressed for clarity on scope and privacy. The committee held the bill and set an amendment deadline of April 7.

Senate Bill 181 could revolutionize Alaska's seafood industry by enabling the University of Alaska to access vital workforce data for better research and policy-making.

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Granite Falls approves 50% increase to stormwater utility rates, effective Jan. 1, 2026 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-03 on Sept. 17, 2025, approving a 50% increase to stormwater utility rates and charges effective Jan. 1, 2026; city staff cited infrastructure and compliance needs and noted the last increase occurred Jan. 1, 2016.

Granite Falls is set to raise stormwater utility rates by a staggering 50% starting January 1, 2026, as the city addresses pressing infrastructure needs.

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Maple Valley council approves consent calendar, adopts cash-basis accounting At its Nov. 17 meeting the Maple Valley City Council approved its consent calendar (including a property-tax levy and a $500,000 housing contribution), adopted Resolution R-25-2020 to transition to cash-basis accounting, and voted not to advance three commissioner applicants.

The Maple Valley City Council made pivotal financial decisions, including a $500,000 boost for affordable housing and a transition to cash-basis accounting!

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While Mahan highlights lives saved through these moves, critics continue to debate the long-term impact of shelter-first vs. permanent housing strategies in the Bay Area. 🛡️🏙️ #SanJose #MattMahan #HousingFirst #BayAreaNews #PublicPolicy

Effective storytelling can encourage climate action from policymakers and the public | The-14 Effective storytelling can drive climate action by making data relatable. Experts say better communication can influence policymakers and public response.

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Pakistan’s Retirement Age Vs Life Expectancy: A Growing Fiscal And Talent Challenge Pakistan’s retirement age lags rising life expectancy, straining pensions and wasting skilled talent, highlighting the need for gradual reform

Extending retirement age could retain experienced professionals, ease pension pressures, and align Pakistan’s civil service with modern demographic realities.
By Syed Fawad Ali Shah

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Public Trust Housing is not public housing.

Residents own equity. Communities govern democratically. Assets appreciate collectively.

A third path between renting and owning.

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“What happened” is easy.
“What now” is harder.

Who handled it?
What’s next?
Where is it now?

Which do you check first?

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ARL Weekly News Roundup (Friday, April 3, 2026) Apply for ARL Kaleidoscope Program 2026--Deadline May 13 ARL invites applications for the 2026 cohort of the Kaleidoscope Program--a two-year commitment designed to strengthen pathways into research l...

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Pakistan’s Retirement Age Vs Life Expectancy: A Growing Fiscal And Talent Challenge Pakistan’s retirement age lags rising life expectancy, straining pensions and wasting skilled talent, highlighting the need for gradual reform

As Pakistanis live longer and healthier lives, should retirement still begin at 60? It’s time policy catches up with reality.
By Syed Fawad Ali Shah

Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/03-Apr-2026/...

#RetirementAge #PublicPolicy #PakistanEconomy #PensionReform #Demographics #Governance

Equi | Empowering voices. Shaping policy. Equi is a leading think tank committed to producing ethically-driven research and policy recommendations on issues affecting the UK, drawing on Muslim insight.

Faith-literate mental health care is a smart, cost-effective approach to a system under serious strain. Read ‘Beyond the Clinic’ on our website ➡️ equi.org.uk

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Vietnam has long described the private sector as central to national development. What is changing now is that support is becoming more concrete. A new wave of incentives shows Hanoi trying to reduce friction for domestic firms while turning private enterprise into a more active instrument of […]

Votes at a glance: bills passed on final reading (March 26 session) During the March 26 floor session the Nebraska Legislature passed multiple bills on final reading (many with the emergency clause). Notable enacted measures include the budget omnibus (LB1071), LB901 (revenue omnibus), LB11‑33 (claims against state), LB759, LB847, LB967 and others; clerk recorded each vote tally in the session.

The Nebraska Legislature made significant strides in the March 26 session, passing multiple key bills including the budget omnibus and revenue measures, all with emergency clauses!

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Senate approves narrow terminology change in criminal code replacing 'pregnant person' with 'pregnant female' in four sections House file 22 53, sponsored on the floor by Senator Westrich, updates terminology in four code sections—relating to feticide, assault causing miscarriage, and similar offenses—replacing 'pregnant person' with 'pregnant female'; the bill passed the Senate following final reading.

Iowa's Senate just passed a bill changing "pregnant person" to "pregnant female" in key criminal code sections—what's the real impact of this terminology shift?

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House informs Senate it has passed multiple bills, including measures on trade, speed limits and fleet registration A reading clerk informed the Senate on April 1 that the House had passed a package of bills covering an Iowa–Ireland trade commission, default speed limits and penalties, DOT noncommercial fleet registration plates, academic credential fraud penalties and other administrative measures.

The House has just sent a wave of new bills to the Senate, tackling everything from Iowa–Ireland trade to penalties for speed limit violations!

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#IA #TransportationReform #CitizenPortal #IowaBills #LegislativeProcess #PublicPolicy

@ceprdc.bsky.social promotes democratic debate on the most important economic issues.

A dual-currency alternative to welfare that eliminates the poverty trap structurally seems worth that debate.

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How Dissolving Your Nonprofit Can Strengthen the Sector | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice. In the nonprofit sector, failure is often viewed as a weakness. Yet surviving is not always synonymous with thriving. In some cases, the most responsible act of leadership is to consider unconventional alternatives such as dissolving with intention, integrity, and transparency.

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Ethics, Wellbeing and Wild Lives Originally published as a chapter in the book, The Routledge International Handbook of Human-Animal Interactions and Anthrozoology by…

Please enjoy this excerpt from a recent book chapter, in which PAN Works authors argue that animal wellbeing should serve as a guiding principle in shaping the ethics of our relationship with wildlife.

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Bill would grant new charities two‑year conditional sales‑tax exemption, department says House Bill 2305 would allow newly formed charities to obtain a conditional two‑year sales‑and‑use tax exemption while they work to meet Pennsylvania's five‑pronged HUP test; the Department of Revenue highlighted safeguards including a possible clawback and audit tools.

A new bill in Pennsylvania could pave the way for start-up charities to thrive by offering a two-year sales-tax exemption, but what safeguards are in place to prevent misuse?

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Draper pairs station‑area plan with incentives to target 30 workforce for‑sale units Draper City described a 21‑acre station‑area concept developed with Edge Homes that aims for roughly 558 owner‑occupied units, including 30 workforce units targeted to city employees and essential workers with a $60,000 incentive package per unit (city CRA $30,000 + developer match). The plan includes deed‑restriction language and a ban on institutional investor purchases in the development agreement.

Draper City is partnering with Edge Homes to create a groundbreaking development near the Kimbells Lane TRAX station, featuring 558 owner-occupied units and essential worker incentives!

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#UT #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #PublicPolicy

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We cover how local and state decisions affect roads, schools, and essential services in your area. Subscribe for free: https://dairylandpatriot.com/ #PublicPolicy #FoxValleyNews

ARL Daily Intelligence (March 30–April 2) — Association of Research Libraries The ARL Daily Intelligence is the trusted source of news and analysis for library leaders and advocates. Released Monday through Thursday, the ARL Daily Intelligence is curated by Gary D. Price, co-fo...

The #ARLDailyIntelligence brings you today’s essential news & analysis for library leaders & advocates. Check out today’s top stories!

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Better To Best Research Hub: Economic Innovation for Poverty Elimination Open-access research on eliminating poverty through dual-currency systems (Creative Currency Octaves), community ownership models (Public Trust Housing/Foundations), and democratic governance. 14 peer...

Basic units that expire monthly ensure circulation rather than hoarding.

This stabilizes essential goods markets and limits inflationary pressure - a feature, not a bug.

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Board approves Roundhill PUD amendment, reinstates two ordinances, authorizes interim bill payments and approves litigation settlement At its meeting the board adopted the Roundhill PUD amendment, reinstated Private Street Ordinance No. 9 (2002) and Subdivision Ordinance No. 5 (2003), authorized payment of bills between meetings, and approved a settlement in Gloucester v. Cascade Township after a closed session.

Cascade Charter Township's board made significant strides by amending the Roundhill PUD, reinstating key ordinances, and settling litigation, all in one productive meeting!

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#MI #ZoningReform #CitizenPortal #CommunityGovernance #PublicPolicy

Laredo council presses staff on health-plan deficit as freestanding ERs and specialty drugs drive costs City officials heard a detailed presentation from HR and consultants showing a projected $6M operational-year deficit and a larger multi-year shortfall for the city's self-funded health plan. Council asked for alternatives to a proposed 24% contribution-plus-plan-design package and directed staff to return with additional options and advocacy steps.

Laredo's health insurance program is teetering on a $12.8 million deficit, prompting urgent calls for innovative solutions from city officials.

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Votes at a glance: key outcomes from the New Hampshire House floor, March 25, 2026 A summary list of committee reports, floor amendments and recorded votes from the House floor session. Where the transcript recorded a roll‑call, the outcome and any noted tallies are listed; if the transcript did not include clear tallies, the result is stated as adopted or defeated as reported.

Key votes from the New Hampshire House floor on March 25, 2026, shaped the future of education, energy, and public safety—what's next for these pivotal bills?

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