Many States Now Require Anti-Bullying Training That Includes a Focus on LGBTQ Students
COMMENTARY | 21 states explicitly prohibit bullying on the bases of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Oracle outlines its JEDI appeal
The company continues to claim that giant cloud procurement has been tainted from inception by alleged conflicts of interest involving Defense Department employees.
County taps startups for automation
Officials in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, are looking to digitize and automate paper-based process at several agencies through the Startup in Residence program.
Discounted cyber services available for political campaigns
The cybersecurity services will help address some of the most common digital threats -- from phishing attacks and email compromise to data theft or loss of campaign donor information, polling data and other sensitive data.
Determined hackers will crack voting machines, security researchers say
Voting Village co-founders argue the myriad vulnerabilities that exist throughout a machine's lifecycle can be easily exploited by well-resourced and creative hackers.
Apple Pledges to Spend $2.5 Billion on Affordable Housing in California
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Florida debuts new healthcare website … Minnesota will not ban lead ammunition and fishing tackle … Seattle launches non-emergency help line.
Don’t Make Intimate Violence Victims Look for Help
COMMENTARY | Research shows victims fare better when police and community organizations coordinate assistance.
There Could Be Millions More Americans Living in Poverty Than Officially Reported
New research suggests poverty statistics do not fully account for how price inflation differs for the rich and poor.
Farm Bankruptcies Rise in Over Half of States
Farm debt is also expected to reach its highest ever level in 2019.
Closing the Gaps in State Sexual Assault Laws
North Carolina has been the only state where women can't revoke consent. Newly passed legislation could change that.
Voting in Local Elections Matters. This Is What Cities Can Do.
COMMENTARY | Cities need to work at encouraging voter turnout for local elections. Even small increases in participation can transform the political landscape.
Off-Year Elections Test Democrats’ Strength in the South
Three governorships and control of a critical statehouse are up for grabs.
Employers Are Still Avoiding Former Inmates
Dozens of states and D.C. have restricted when companies can ask about job applicants’ criminal records—but many aren’t following the rules.
Oklahoma Has Largest Single-Day Commutation in U.S. History
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Controversy in Maryland over Blue Lives Matter flag … New York City bans foie gras … Trump and California governor spar over wildfires.
Federal Lawmakers Push '.Gov' Web Addresses For Local Governments
A new U.S. Senate bill comes amid concerns that online criminals can “spoof” the public with fake government websites.
A City Votes on Whether to Undo Naming of MLK Jr. Blvd
Months after Kansas City lawmakers voted to rename a historic boulevard for Dr. Martin Luther King, voters will decide whether to restore the roadway’s original name.
One City is Giving People a ‘Prescription’ to Eat Fruits and Veggies
New York City is trying to make healthy food more accessible to its residents, including helping low-income people shop at farmers markets.
Preterm Birth Rates Continue to Rise
The number of babies born before 37 weeks of gestation rose nationally for the fourth consecutive year, according to data from March of Dimes.
States Try to Ferret Out Unnamed Landlords
New York now requires LLCs that own residential properties to name the investors.
The Mississippi Governor’s Race Is Taking Place Under Jim Crow-Era Rules
COMMENTARY | Mississippi is facing its first close gubernatorial election since 1999.
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