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Arizona's Supreme Court unanimously ruled Phoenix must release union negotiation records, rejecting vague "best interests" claims and reaffirming strong presumption of government transparency under state law.
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Michigan's childcare regulations are stricter than national averages, limiting provider supply and contributing to a fertility gap where women have fewer children than desired, report finds.
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Boston Fed's July report shows slight economic expansion in New England, with modest consumer spending gains offset by heightened price sensitivity and struggling nonprofits serving low-income households.
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The Federal Reserve's July 2026 Beige Book found western U.S. economic activity stable but muted, with nonprofit funding pressures forcing service cuts while farmers faced recession-like conditions.
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Report links prosecutors who refuse to enforce laws to rising violent crime in major cities. Austin saw 60% homicide increase, Philadelphia property crime up 43%, Minneapolis homicides doubled 2016-2024.
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CNBC's top 10 quality-of-life states lost 58,000 residents in 2024-2025 while the bottom 10 gained 211,500, revealing Americans migrate opposite of progressive policy rankings.
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Maryland's new law lets people with criminal records find out if they'll be denied an occupational license before investing in training, reducing uncertainty for 500,000 residents.
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Sixteen percent of U.S. young adults remain disconnected from work and school despite a strong labor market, with rural, Black, and less-educated youth facing highest rates, constrained by caregiving responsibilities.
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