Alaska Still Hasn’t Saved Its Universities
The governor agreed to halve his proposed budget cuts. But the school system still stands to lose $70 million.
Rural America Has a Maternal Mortality Problem. Midwives Might Help Solve It.
Hospitals are shutting down across rural America, creating a shortage of care.
The Innovations of the Creative Class Affect a Rural Area’s Fortunes
A new study measures innovation and shows that when found in rural areas, it is tied to significant presence of the creative class.
A New Flint? Another City Hands Out Bottled Water Because of Lead Concerns
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Six police officers shot and injured in Philadelphia standoff … Plastic bags killing cattle in Texas … Governors of Kansas and Missouri end “border war”
This State Official Would Like You to Mail Her Your Ticks
Patti Casey, an environmental surveillance program manager for the state of Vermont, oversees three tick-monitoring programs, including one where she collects ticks by mail from residents.
Turnpike Fees are Constitutional, Appeals Court Rules
A federal appeals court found the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission was within its rights to use toll fees for purposes other than upkeep of the highway.
A State Makes a Big Bet on Telework
Utah expands a pilot program to 2,500 jobs.
Georgia Can Use Current Voting System for 2019 Elections, Judge Rules
But the state will need to put a backup system in place for the 2020 presidential primaries in case new voting machines are not ready by March.
3 surefire ways to build a better cybersecurity strategy
Agencies should build a cyber-savvy team, create stronger bonds with outside partners and deploy tools and training necessary to keep cyber threats at bay.
How automation helps with shutdowns, attrition or budget cuts
Security automation can help agencies meet challenges brought on by. unexpected staff and technology changes.
Shifting needs drive data center decisions
Agencies have been working for years to shrink the number of data centers they run and their optimize operations. But whether to close facilities or streamline existing ones depends on the agency.
Maryland lawmaker warns Real ID snafu could lead to license confiscations
The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration has asked law enforcement officials to confiscate licenses from drivers they stop if the driver is on the MVA’s list to provide additional documentation.
People Are Starting to Realize How Voice Assistants Actually Work
The secrecy surrounding AI products makes even basic information about them a scandal.
Kids With Lead Poisoning Will Get Early Help in These States
Experts say it’s most effective to intervene before the age of 5.
It’s Surprisingly Hard to Find Out How Rats Move Through Cities
COMMENTARY | To address rodent-related concerns, it’s useful to know how rats travel. Genetic testing might hold some answers.
Envisioning What’s Next for a Dead Stretch of Downtown Freeway
Akron’s planning director says there’s a chance that what’s now a “concrete trench” could one day become a park.
A City Council Bans Construction of New Drive-Thrus
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Seattle City Council approves Green New Deal measure … Nevada completes largest infrastructure project in state history … Proposal in Ohio would remove permit requirement for concealed carry.
Election Officials Spar Over Speed, Scope of Voter Registration Upgrades
A long-planned overhaul of Iowa’s voter registration database will not be completed before the 2020 elections.
The School Districts Serving Free Lunch to All Students
Tapping into a federal program, more school districts are providing free lunches for all students. Atlanta is among those opting in this school year.
Congress Looks At Ways to Help Los Angeles With Homelessness Crisis
At a House Financial Committee hearing, members of Congress heard about possible local, state, and federal solutions.
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