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Should Opioid Settlement Money Be Spent on Law Enforcement?

As states and counties spend the first wave of billions of dollars from the pharmaceutical industry, public health groups are challenging how some funds are being used.

By Jan Hoffman

Disasters and Emergencies Global Warming Hawaii Homeowners Insurance Insurance Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) States (US) Wildfires

Maui Fires Come at a Moment of Turmoil for the Insurance Industry

Hawaii has the nation’s lowest rates for homeowner coverage because it has not suffered many natural disasters. That may change.

By Santul Nerkar

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The Risks Hidden in Public Pension Funds

Attracted by promises of high returns, many public pension funds have been loading up on private equity but may not fully appreciate the dangers, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

Careers and Professions Government Employees Hiring and Promotion Idaho Labor and Jobs Local Government Minneapolis (Minn) Organized Labor Shortages States (US)

Jobs Sit Empty in the Public Sector, So Unions Help Recruit

Shortages of state and city personnel, especially those who must work on site, are so dire that unions are helping to get people in the door.

By Lydia DePillis

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