400 Murderers to Be Re-Sentenced in Florida?; N.C. Governor's HB2 Emails Revealed
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Donald Trump's Chicago street sign stolen; Washington struggles to cover basic school costs; L.A.'s 'ground zero' for gentrification.
State and Local Elections Officials Fight Trump Claims of ‘Rigged’ Elections
In Colorado, “numerous checks and balances for access and integrity” in the voting process make allegations of widespread corruption specious.
Racial Disparities in Police 'Stingray' Surveillance, Mapped
Cops are using secret cellphone trackers nationwide to collect cellphone data—especially in poor, black neighborhoods.
This Major Police Organization Just Formally Apologized for “Historical Mistreatment” of Minorities
Will it change anything?
How a Refugee Resettlement Plan Stirred Controversy in Vermont
Part 1: One mayor sees economic promise in opening his city’s doors to displaced Syrians and other refugees. But some critics see peril. “Rutland really is a microcosm for the rest of the nation in the summer of 2016,” according to Mayor Chris Louras.
FEMA Advised to Claw Back $25 Million From Town Struck By Tornado
The local government in Louisville, Mississippi, “generally complied” with standard accounting requirements for federal aid, but did not follow federal procurement rules in awarding 12 contracts, among other problems, according to a Department of Homeland Security inspector general report.
Navigator Awards Finalists: Next Generation Category
We're rolling out finalists 31 through 40, who are rising stars demonstrating excellence in their work in state and local governments.
How Sacramento Plans to Tailor Parking Restrictions Block-by-Block
New signage could save as much as 270 hours in restricted parking.
Kansas’ Overly Optimistic Revenue Forecasts; Univ. of Calif. Workers Struggle With Hunger
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Flood recovery continues in N.C.; Okla. considers big alcohol changes; New Orleans mayor plans to double traffic cameras.
Sparring Over Soda Tax, Cities Set Referendums
Cities that need cash liken a tax on soda to other “sin” taxes such as those on tobacco and alcohol.
Why Same-Sex Marriage Bans Risk Native American Sovereignty
When tribes don’t allow gay couples to marry their chosen partners, they invite negative perceptions about their unique legal status.
Democrats and Republicans Are Miles Apart on Yet Another Issue: Public Lands
Debates over federal lands, from the Malheur Refuge takeover to fossil fuel leases on public land, are back in the news. How do the two parties line up on public land policy?
Nebraska’s Rules That Limit Movie Megaplexes; Tucson’s Gun Buyback Program Under Fire
Also in our State and Local Weekend News Digest: Opioid epidemic’s newest killer drug; Minnesota municipalities facing shortage of candidates for public office; and King tides swamp low-lying areas of South Florida.
Route Fifty Viewcast on Wednesday: Prioritizing Cybersecurity
Register and join Route Fifty News Editor Dave Nyczepir and two local government officials for a livestreamed discussion about current cyber challenges.
In California, a Public Engagement Manual for Cities
San Luis Obispo’s how-to guide to community outreach was just featured by the League of California Cities for improving trust in local government.
Could Self-Driving Cars Speed Hurricane Evacuations?
The case for a fully autonomous escape plan.
Diverse Medicaid Rules Hurt in Fighting Addiction
The availability of opioid addiction medications varies widely among states because of Medicaid rules that limit prescriptions.
Navigator Award Finalist: Long Beach, Calif., Mayor Robert Garcia
It takes an effective leader to champion the great ideas driving innovation in government so they can be adapted locally and implemented to improve public services.
Sending passwords securely…through your body
Researchers at the University of Washington have come up with a way to secure passwords by sending them through the human body, beyond the reach of wireless sniffers.
Route Fifty in Denver: Watch 'Governing by Numbers' on Friday
Tune in at 9:30 a.m. MT for live discussions on innovations in state and local government, featuring conversations with Colorado's governor, other public officials and experts from The Pew Charitable Trusts.
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