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New Mexico is taking a bold step toward consumer protection by introducing House Bill 60, which demands transparency in automated decision-making and empowers consumers to correct their data.

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New consumer data protection rules mandate transparency and accessibility requirements
New rules ensure consumers can correct data and appeal adverse decisions effectively.
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February 26, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Minnesota's new Senate Bill 1296 aims to revolutionize public safety by mandating annual trafficking data reporting, enhancing transparency and community awareness.

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Minnesota Legislature mandates annual trafficking data reporting for public safety
Minnesota bill requires commissioner to annually publish trafficking statistics for public access.
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February 13, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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The Maryland Public Service Commission is debating whether to raise the cap on virtual power plant pilot programs, highlighting the urgent need for better data and effective recruitment strategies.

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Commission Discusses Scaling Virtual Power Plant Pilots in Maryland
Commission considers increasing cap on virtual power plant pilots to 2% for better data.
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September 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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Maryland's House Bill 197 is set to revolutionize student discipline by prioritizing restorative practices over punishment, aiming for a fairer and more supportive learning environment.

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Maryland House Bill 197 promotes restorative practices in county schools
House Bill 197 mandates counties to adopt restorative practices for student discipline
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February 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Hawaiian Gardens officials are questioning the effectiveness of newly installed speed bumps in school zones as they seek crucial data to ensure student safety.

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Traffic engineers evaluate impact of school speed bumps on collision data
Engineers assess collision data related to school speed bumps but lack conclusive results.
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July 10, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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Colorado is taking a bold step to ensure urgent health needs are met faster with new expedited nurse assessments—could this be the game changer we've been waiting for?

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Teligent Introduces Expedited Nurse Assessments to Address Urgent Health Needs
Teligent details criteria for urgent nurse assessments to streamline healthcare responses.
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July 24, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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Utah's ELA growth calculations face a mid-November delay due to a data file issue with Cambium, impacting crucial assessments for K–8 funding!

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USBE assessment team: ELA growth in data gateway delayed; board approves carry-forward spending and asks legislature for K–8 funding
State assessment staff told assessment directors that ELA growth calculations are delayed by a week after a data-file QC issue from vendor Cambium. The Board approved a carry-forward plan to fund item development with Cambium and ranked a K–8 ELA and math funding request among its top legislative priorities; staff warned K–3 math assessment funding
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October 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Maryland's House Bill 26 is set to revolutionize how missing person cases are handled, ensuring transparency and accountability from law enforcement like never before.

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House Bill 26 mandates annual reporting on missing persons data by State Police
House Bill 26 requires annual summaries of missing persons reports by the State Police.
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February 18, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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A revolutionary machine learning model from UMass is set to transform wastewater management in California's unsewered areas, promising to bridge critical data gaps and enhance public health.

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UMass Develops Machine Learning Model for Wastewater Systems in Unsewered California Areas
UMass presents a machine learning model to assess wastewater systems in California's unsewered areas.
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July 30, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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City council members are tackling the tough issue of housing data collection, revealing residents' fears about privacy and the need for better communication.

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City Council backs plan for improved housing census communication
Council adopts strategy to enhance public understanding of housing census importance.
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July 12, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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California's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists are achieving remarkable success, with only one reported practice violation in recent years, showcasing a safe and stable practice environment.

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California Nurse Anesthetists Address Legislative Priorities at Board Meeting
California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology discusses AB 876 and CRNA practice priorities.
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October 1, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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A groundbreaking bill in Massachusetts is set to launch a statewide database to track unsolved homicide cases, bringing hope for justice to countless victims.

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Legislature establishes statewide unsolved homicides database managed by attorney general
Bill mandates creation of a comprehensive database for tracking unsolved homicide cases
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June 21, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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The New Mexico Legislature's House Committee has hit pause on a crucial healthcare data bill after a heated debate, raising questions about the future of the state's healthcare system.

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New Mexico committee tables healthcare data collection bill after contentious debate
Committee votes 5 to 4 to table healthcare data collection bill despite differing opinions.
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March 17, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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Washington State's new House Bill 1391 could revolutionize the juvenile justice system by mandating transparency in youth detention practices—could this be the key to reducing unnecessary incarceration?

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Washington courts to report juvenile detention and diversion outcomes annually
Courts mandated to provide annual reports on youth detention and diversion data in Washington.
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March 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Northampton's Board of Health is diving deep into the controversial world of kratom, weighing community safety against the booming market for this herbal substance.

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Council Considers Regulations for Kratom Products and Research Data Evaluation
Council deliberates on limiting kratom products and exploring overdose data analysis.
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July 31, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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The Nevada Department of Education is reshaping how at-risk students are counted, revealing narrower metrics that could impact funding distribution.

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NDE updates commission: working groups formed; at-risk metric review shows narrower counts than grad-score funding
Nevada Department of Education staff reported formation of commission working groups, progress on at-risk metric review conducted with the State Board of Education subcommittee, and data pulls showing current at-risk counts are narrower than prior grad-score counts; staff promised additional data and an evaluation timeline.
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October 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Scotts Bluff County is set to revolutionize decision-making with a new data-sharing initiative that promises greater transparency and collaboration—but are there hidden costs?

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City Council discusses data access and contract concerns with Twin Cities Development
Council members raise questions about data access and long-term contract implications.
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April 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Massachusetts is shaking up warehouse operations with new laws that redefine employee roles and quotas—what does this mean for workers?

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Massachusetts amends law to define employee quotas and performance metrics at warehouses
New definitions clarify employee roles, quotas, and data collection methods in warehouse settings.
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June 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Robla School District is taking bold steps to enhance educational quality through diverse extracurricular programs and a commitment to accurate data management.

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Robla School District showcases extensive extracurricular programs for broader student engagement
Robla offers diverse after-school programs and prepares to present findings to the board.
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June 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Superintendent Elkins paints a hopeful picture for Boston schools, but can the district overcome alarming achievement gaps highlighted by recent data?

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Superintendent Elkins outlines progress and challenges in closing student achievement gaps
Superintendent Elkins highlights systemic changes and concerns over student achievement data gaps.
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July 12, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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The College Transparency Act could revolutionize how Texas institutions link student success to real-world employment, with strong bipartisan backing from Senators Warren and Cassidy.

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Senators Warren and Cassidy rally for College Transparency Act to link education and employment data
Bipartisan College Transparency Act seeks to connect student records with workforce data.
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August 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Marion County's latest report reveals alarming risk factors for child maltreatment, urging urgent community action to protect our children from generational trauma.

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Marion County report highlights child maltreatment risk factors and calls for intervention
The report identifies economic challenges and systemic biases affecting child maltreatment in Marion County.
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May 22, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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Costa Mesa officials are sounding the alarm on park safety, revealing a dire shortage of rangers to protect their 30 parks amid rising community concerns.

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Costa Mesa Park Rangers Seek More Staffing amid Growing Community Concerns
Commissioners call for increased ranger staffing and improved data reporting for park safety.
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August 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is undergoing a major transformation to prioritize child welfare, but with 39 child fatalities this year and a backlog of 3,700 cases, can they turn the tide?

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DCFS outlines reorganization and technology plans as lawmakers press on 39 child fatalities and 3,700-case backlog
Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Rebecca Harris told a joint House and Senate committee on Oct. 13 that DCFS has begun reorganizing to focus solely on child welfare after 'one-door' changes, has hired 53 second-shift child-protective staff, and plans new technology and quality controls; lawmakers pressed the agency about 39 2025
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October 15, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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Nashville's Homelessness Planning Council grapples with governance shake-ups as voting rights shift and critical decisions loom on the horizon.

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Metro Council faces voting rights controversy as mayoral appointees retain privileges
Metro Council plans administrative bill to address voting rights changes and committee downsizing discussions.
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January 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM