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At Transportation Alternatives, holding down the fort until a new leader is found

An interview with the nonprofit’s interim co-executive directors, Elizabeth Adams and Megan Eiss.

Lander’s got the lead in fundraising among NYC mayoral challengers

The sitting comptroller brought in more than $300,000, but former Comptroller Scott Stringer and state Sens. Zellnor Myrie and Jessica Ramos posted serious numbers as well.

Weeks before the election, and some states still don't know who's allowed to vote

A blizzard of GOP lawsuits and the devastation of two hurricanes are complicating plans for administering the 2024 general election.

State, local guaranteed income programs set the stage for federal action

A growing body of research shows that local-level cash assistance initiatives can improve financial, housing and other outcomes for recipients. Federal lawmakers are taking notice.

How many drones does the Army need? More.

The experience of two brigades suggests that the number is far larger than it’s buying—and that’s just for training.

Court narrows scope of T4NG2 protest case

Arguments against how the Veterans Affairs Department evaluated bids for the $60 billion IT vehicle are allowed, but other claims will not move forward.

Here’s who City & State readers predict will win next month’s state legislative elections

More than 90 readers responded to City & State’s poll, with most predicting that incumbents would prevail in tough races.

Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns for U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in PA visit

Johnson said Perry has the “expertise and insight that's necessary in a dangerous moment.”

How Russia, China envision nuking US satellites: from above and below

As the Pentagon builds huge constellations to shrug off conventional ASAT weapons, potential adversaries are taking things to a terrifying new level.

Five for Friday: Election Complexion

Campaign events and legal battles headline election coverage in the commonwealth

OPM sets up leave transfer program for feds impacted by Milton

Federal workers will soon be able to donate unused leave to their colleagues who need time to recover after Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida Wednesday.

Breaking News

CMMC's final rule has now landed

Several other regulatory steps and Congress' 60-day period to review the defense industrial base's new cybersecurity standard still loom before it takes effect.

California inspired a wave of plastic bag bans — with an unfortunate loophole

The Golden State finally fixed its ban last month, but at least five other states still allow the distribution of extra-thick "reusable" plastic bags.

CMMC's final rule has now landed

Several other regulatory steps and Congress' 60-day period to review the defense industrial base's new cybersecurity standard still loom before it takes effect.

HHS to crack down on providers blocking access to electronic medical records

The Health and Human Services Department has received more than a thousand claims of blocked or stymied access to electronic health record information in recent years.

20 states sue feds to block staffing mandates for nursing homes

The states say the new staffing requirements pose "an existential threat to the nursing home industry" and will force nursing homes to go out of business.

Tech, operations and finance leadership moves across the market

A pair of technology startups also add high-profile veterans to their boards of directors.