Preeminent Hospitals Penalized Over Rates Of Patients’ Injuries
Under the law, Medicare is mandated each year to punish the quarter of general care hospitals that have the highest rates of patient safety issues.
Why Many Organic Farmers ‘Didn’t Notice the Trade War’
The dispute didn’t substantially harm one of fastest-growing sectors of U.S. agriculture.
Washington State May Ban Firearms from the State Capitol
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Kentucky legislature may ban sanctuary cities … City in Arizona may be billed by state for higher minimum wage … West Virginia considers grease pit legislation.
Proposed Federal Rule Will Undercut State Lending Protections, AGs Warn
The attorneys general are concerned about a strategy that high-cost lenders can use to get around state interest rate caps.
Recycling Labels Don’t Reflect Reality for Local Governments
A local government official says the federal government could help by setting standards that make clear what plastics are recyclable.
Iowa Caucuses Did One Thing Right: Require Paper Ballots
COMMENTARY | Although there will rightly be a lot of retrospection about what went wrong with the Iowa caucuses, the use of paper ballots as a backup means the event will also be a case study in how to recover from a poorly run election.
Using Data to Ensure Equitable Funding for Parks
Cities are beginning to use data to allocate funding to parks in low-income and blighted neighborhoods that haven't seen investment for years, a new report found.
Governance is key to smooth the adoption of automation
Automation can’t -- and shouldn’t -- be slipped into an agency under the radar. The best approach is to have a clear strategy, communicate it openly and keep people informed all along the way.
Beyond Buzzwords and Dashboards: Effective Approaches to Performance Management
In a new book, Katherine Barrett and Richard Greene assess the state of efforts to improve state and local government operations.
DHS looks to automate cyber compliance
The Department of Homeland Security said it plans to improve the ability of Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation and CyberStat to better validate whether agencies are complying with Binding Operational Directives.
Iowa caucuses did one thing right: Require paper ballots
In November, some voters in at least nine states will cast their ballots electronically on systems that do not leave a paper trail.
US could learn how to improve election protection from other nations
The problem is of protecting democracy and securing voting machines is global, and would benefit from an internationally coordinated solution among both advanced and emerging democracies.
Confusion reigned in Iowa caucus -- even before the chaotic results
While Iowans had access to more caucusing locations, confusion about the system kept some from being counted and left advocates for the disability community frustrated with remaining barriers.
Thy Neighbor’s Solar Panels
COMMENTARY | When our peers take actions to preserve the planet, we’re more likely to follow suit. How the human instinct to conform could help us address the climate crisis.
USDA Issues Third, and Final, Trade Payment to Farmers
Farmer optimism is rising following a new trade deal with China.
In State of the Union, Trump Touts Trade Deals, Economic Wins
On the eve of an impeachment vote, President Trump underscored a recent agreement that he said will restore the United States’ “manufacturing might.”
Why the Iowa Caucus Birthed a Thousand Conspiracy Theories
COMMENTARY | A panicked electorate is more susceptible to believing claims without evidence.
After Iowa Voting App Struggles, Experts Warn of Dangers with New Election Tech
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Philadelphia ponders council term limits … Utah may make daylight saving time permanent … Florida considers using drones to combat pythons.
With Big Spending on School Board Races, A State Lawmaker Seeks to Cap Contributions
Colorado currently does not have any limits in place for individual donors giving money to local school board candidates.
Leaving Scooter Regulation to Local Government
A bill moving through the Georgia legislature would clarify that making the rules for electric scooters is the business of local governments.
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