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The city is testing out a green roof on a bus shelter in Brownsville, with the hope that the design can be expanded across the…

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San Francisco economy would worsen if Muni measure fails, controller warns

A report from the controller's office San Francisco’s GDP would grow $310 to $400 million over 15 years by passing the parcel tax measure. San…

Tax-funding squabble ends in defeat for Pueblo’s da Vinci Museum

Council appears to find work generated by the new museum isn’t “primary job creation” under new tax spending strategy

Off-roading on federal lands in Colorado could expand with expected Trump reversal

ATV clubs are ecstatic at the potential change, green groups lament reversal of hard-fought gains

Schools chancellor weighs plans for 30K students in small NYC schools

Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels has said addressing schools with low enrollment is a top priority this school year. The schools chancellor has said repeatedly that…

Inmate convicted of triple murder in small Texas town set for execution

LeJames Norman would become the fifth inmate put to death by the state this year barring a U.S. Supreme Court reprieve. His codefendant is scheduled…

Mike Morath wanted Texas to reach No. 1 in education. Test scores show there’s more work to do.

Appointed a decade ago, the education commissioner insists that when he has direct oversight, academic gains follow. His critics await better student outcomes.

A Colorado ski resort is bringing a safer approach to blowing up avalanche terrain

A Wyoming innovator’s Boom Whoosh avalanche-control system debuts at Crested Butte Mountain Resort with a new approach to triggering slides

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Private equity is cashing in on autism therapy. Children are paying the price.

Analysis of Medicaid data finds applied behavior analysis — an unproven, even dangerous therapy — turns huge profits for providers at kids' expense. The post…

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Littwin: Cheer the Supreme Court’s ruling on mail-in voting. But don’t think it means the game is over.

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