New York City Will Require Bird-Friendly Glass on Buildings
Hundreds of thousands of migratory birds smash into the city’s buildings every year. The city council just passed a bill to cut back on the carnage.
They’ve Built It, but Will People Come to the Midwest?
COMMENTARY | Several Midwest cities like Indianapolis are experiencing an economic renaissance. Yet, the region’s inability to attract people threatens long-term prospects.
New York City Starts Police Department Unit to Monitor Far-Right Extremism
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Shooting in Jersey City … Lawmaker in Georgia wants state to apologize for slavery … Pennsylvania introduces mandatory minimums into criminal justice reform bill.
A New Look at How States Block Local Laws in Areas Ranging From Guns to Taxes
“This is a national preemption movement that is occurring,” says the CEO of the National League of Cities.
A Foster Care and Adoption Shift in a Southern State
Louisiana refocused its efforts on foster care and adoption four years ago. Today, adoption rates are up, particularly among sibling groups and older teens.
South Carolina Becomes First Non-Medicaid Expansion State to Enact Work Requirements
The state says it will boost people out of poverty. Critics say thousands will lose coverage.
San Francisco moves to manage tech testing on its streets
The city is creating an Office of Emerging Technology that would require companies piloting new innovations to get a permit to ensure new devices or equipment does not impair the public right-of-way.
Kansas abandons technology trumpeted by Kris Kobach, Trump’s onetime voter fraud czar
A system supposedly meant to root out voter fraud was beset by security and accuracy issues.
Leading and Succeeding Where Organizational Boundaries Are Unclear
These are the gray zones—visible an irritating to all—where authority and responsibility are muddled.
Speech recognition tech cuts paperwork for police
With officers in San Bernadino, Calif., now dictating their reports, paperwork is more detailed and completed faster.
New technologies power geospatial solutions in public safety
LiDAR-based technologies can help public-safety agencies prepare for and respond to emergencies, ultimately saving lives and property.
The Uber and Lyft of Dog Walking Fight State Oversight
The gig-economy model for pet care has disrupted a standing industry in somewhat the same way that ride-hailing services upended the taxi industry.
Why Car-Free Streets Will Soon Be the Norm
COMMENTARY | In cities like New York, Paris, Rotterdam, and soon San Francisco, car-free streets are emerging amid a growing movement.
Someone Is Gluing Tiny Cowboy Hats On Pigeons in Las Vegas
Cute as it may be, a pigeon advocacy group is asking them to stop.
Extending Medicaid After Childbirth Could Reduce Maternal Deaths
Evidence shows women should receive follow-up care for a year after giving birth.
Florida Governor Wants High School Students to Take Civics Exam
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Georgia governor will have to testify about minority voter registration comments … Virginia governor proposes $22 million to combat black maternal mortality … South Carolina senator proposes a total ban on offshore drilling.
Appeals Court Sides With Activist In Challenge Over City’s Bullhorn Restrictions
The California case concerns whether local permitting requirements for using megaphones and other sound amplification equipment infringe on free speech.
Caught in the Cycle of ‘Urgent Over Important’? This Leadership Strategy Can Help
COMMENTARY | A data-driven approach to governing, PerformanceStat is an effective way to focus on long-term challenges.
A State's Sassy Approach to the Social Media Game
With a "your mom" joke and a lot of state-specific content, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's digital team tackles Twitter in a whole new way (while also getting serious when the news is serious).
Supreme Court Allows Kentucky Abortion Ultrasound Requirement to Stand
The law requires women who seek abortions to view a narrated ultrasound before the procedure, even if they don’t want one.
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