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State affairs vs. local affairs: who handles what
The line between state and city power is real, but it is messier than most people assume. Here is how the work actually divides.
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How accessibility standards shape government websites, and what WCAG compliance actually requires
Section 508 and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines set the rules federal sites must follow. Here is what they demand, and where agency sites most often fall short.
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What They Make 2026: how to read New York's local pay data, and what it shows in Central New York
The Empire Center's annual payroll report is public money laid out line by line. Here is how the data works, what the 2026 numbers say, and how to check them yourself.