For many local governments, administering federal food benefits is increasingly becoming an unfunded mandate.
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How Local News Reduces Loneliness
One more reason rebuilding local news is vital. Academic research suggests that whether it’s an obituary, a puff piece, or news of a sale on tuna at the grocery, local news makes us feel less alone.
Trump’s Washington Is Ghosting States and Cities
It’s time for state and local governments to think outside the box about how to respond. Here are some ideas that are already helping and some that could.

