North Carolina faces a significant challenge in managing its soaring healthcare costs, with state laws that heavily favor healthcare providers contributing to steep expenses. With North Carolina being the most expensive state for healthcare in the U.S., businesses, families, and taxpayers bear most
The 2025 legislative session in Olympia, Washington, is setting public safety as a paramount focus, as both Democratic and Republican lawmakers prioritize this issue amid other significant concerns like affordability, housing, and education. This session sees the introduction of numerous bills
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has raised critical questions about trust, ethics, and governance, particularly when used by government entities that hold public interest as a central mandate. As AI becomes more integrated into the services provided by government
Mega cities, with populations surpassing 10 million, face unique challenges as urbanization accelerates and climate change intensifies. These sprawling urban centers must confront extreme weather events, resource scarcity, and environmental degradation. The need for innovative and sustainable urban
Until 1992, the Government of India's (GoI) role in the governance of urban local bodies (ULBs) was relatively minimal, largely due to the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution, which assigns local governments to the State List. Historically, India's developmental philosophy prioritized villages
The Pennsylvania Senate is once again focusing on the reauthorization and potential amendment of Chapter 14, a law initially designed to protect low-income utility customers from having their services disconnected during the winter months. This law, which had lapsed in December 2024, provided
