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Governing — Finance (section)

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U.S. state & local fiscal/finance coverage including muni policy and debt.

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How San Jose Got Buses to Run Faster
News•Feb 27, 2026

How San Jose Got Buses to Run Faster

San Jose rolled out LYT.speed, an AI‑driven traffic signal prioritization system, after a 2023 pilot halved red‑light wait times on two bus routes. The citywide deployment has cut bus travel times by roughly 20%, using existing bus transponders to predict arrivals two minutes ahead and automatically grant green lights. The tool requires no new hardware and is managed by the Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority. LYT’s solution is already operating in other West Coast metros, Nashville and Boston, showcasing a scalable model for AI‑enhanced urban mobility.

By Governing — Finance (section)
Boom Times for Muni Bonds
News•Feb 24, 2026

Boom Times for Muni Bonds

State and local governments issued a record $498 billion in municipal bonds in 2024 and topped $580 billion in 2025, driven primarily by infrastructure, education, and transportation projects. The surge reflects a shift from waning federal pandemic aid to local financing for...

By Governing — Finance (section)
Drug Surveillance Systems and the Challenge of Powerful New Opioids
News•Feb 24, 2026

Drug Surveillance Systems and the Challenge of Powerful New Opioids

Emerging synthetic opioid cychlorphine, up to ten times more potent than fentanyl, has been linked to fatal overdoses across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Tennessee alone reports 19 deaths under investigation, with 12 confirmed, while...

By Governing — Finance (section)
How Did L.A. Police Solve So Many Killings in 2025?
News•Feb 23, 2026

How Did L.A. Police Solve So Many Killings in 2025?

The Los Angeles Police Department reported a 101 percent homicide clearance rate for 2025, far surpassing the roughly 58 percent national average. The figure reflects 156 of 230 murders solved that year and the clearance of 78 older cases, boosted...

By Governing — Finance (section)
A Better Way to Handle Immigrants’ Occupational Licensing
News•Feb 20, 2026

A Better Way to Handle Immigrants’ Occupational Licensing

Universal license recognition (ULR) lets professionals keep their state licenses when they move, eliminating redundant testing and paperwork. The article argues that the same competence‑based model should be extended to foreign‑trained workers, whose credentials are often stalled by rigid “substantial...

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