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A clerk hands a ballot to a voter on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Lewiston, Maine. The state of Maine uses a ranked choice voting system for some of its election races. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Stateline Story December 2, 2022 by Matt Vasilogambros
Don't Vote for Just One: Ranked Choice Voting Is Gaining Ground
Nationwide, 62 jurisdictions now let voters rank their candidates.
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An imam and mourners at the Islamic Cultural Center for the Bronx pray for the victims of a January 2022 apartment building fire. New York City is one of several jurisdictions to increase the amount of money available to help with funerals for residents with lower incomes.
Funeral Aid
Some states and localities are trying to publicize the help they offer to families.
Construction continues on the I-65/I-70 exchange in Indiana in August. Many state transportation agencies have been hit hard by inflation, which has driven up the cost of construction.
Shrinking Infrastructure Dollars
The costs of road and bridge projects have increased by as much as 40%
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People walking with masks on
Stateline Collection May 17, 2022

Abortion Access

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Stateline Collection May 17, 2022

States are taking unprecedented steps to either protect or curb access to abortions.

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