New Bloomberg Philanthropies Competition Seeks Cities With Innovative Responses to Covid
Fifteen winners will receive $1 million each and other support to implement their ideas.
Michigan Commission Bans Firearm Open Carry Inside State Capitol
The decision comes in the wake of the siege of the U.S. Capitol and as statehouses across the country are on heightened alert for security threats.
Is Your Covid Vaccine Venue Prepared to Handle Rare, Life-Threatening Reactions?
Of more than 6 million people in the U.S. who have received shots of the two new Covid vaccines, at least 29 have suffered anaphylaxis, a dangerous reaction.
Delaying Second Covid-19 Vaccine Doses Will Make Supplies Last Longer but Comes With Risks
With the vaccine rollout underway, some experts support giving a single dose to as many people as possible. Others want to vaccinate according to the protocol used during clinical trials.
Many State Capitols Have Security Holes
“We're deeply concerned for what's likely to come in the coming months in state capitols."
In 2021, States Are Poised to Tighten Abortion Restrictions
The more conservative Supreme Court will likely embolden lawmakers to pass restrictions that could run afoul of Roe v. Wade.
Local Police Departments Investigate Whether Their Officers Took Part in Capitol Riot
Police officers, sheriff’s deputies and firefighters attended the pro-Trump rally held before the riot began. Many are now on administrative leave while agencies probe their actions.
After Mob Attack on U.S. Capitol, State Governments Take Precautions
Washington's governor announced plans for a heavy law enforcement presence at the state Capitol next week. Other states have taken extra security measures as well.
Lawmakers from Multiple States Involved in Capitol Chaos, or Related Activities
Republican state lawmakers from across the country traveled to D.C. on Wednesday. At least one joined the siege of the U.S. Capitol Building.
Lawsuit: State Vaccination Program Should Prioritize Seniors
An 87-year-old Idaho man filed the suit, seeking to force the state to alter its Covid-19 vaccination program.
Domestic Terrorism: A More Urgent Threat, but Weaker Laws
Federal authorities have had more success combating international terrorists than those with a domestic focus, reflecting legal limits on investigations of American political groups.
Voting in Georgia Runoff Went Better than June’s Disastrous Primary, but Trouble Still Lingers
COMMENTARY | Georgia Republican leaders have begun to propose new changes to the state’s election process.
Biden’s First Order of Business May Be to Undo Trump’s Policies, but It Won’t Be Easy
President Donald Trump made substantial changes to the nation’s health care system using executive branch authority. But reversing policies that Democrats oppose would take time and personnel resources, competing with other priorities of the new administration.
Biden Picks Two More State and Local Leaders for Top Jobs
The president-elect has selected Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to lead the Labor Department and Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo to be Commerce secretary.
Capitol Riot Response Could Have Differed if D.C. was a State
With Democrats assuming control of the Senate, Washington, D.C. could have a better shot at statehood. The District’s mayor wants to see urgent action on the issue.
State and Local Officials Respond to Violence at U.S. Capitol
Many officials said the episode was incited by President Trump, with some suggesting that he should be removed from office. But at least one Republican governor said the president is not to blame for the actions of his supporters.
How to position state and local government workers for success in 2021
Agencies that embrace digital tools and approaches that elevate, equip and empower employees will succeed, no matter what the “new reality” looks like.
How AI helped California’s DMV adapt to COVID closures
Intelligent document processing has helped the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles overcome challenges associated with COVID-related field office closures.
Civic tech volunteers help states with legacy systems
As COVID-19 exposed vulnerabilities in state and local government IT systems, the newly formed U.S. Digital Response stepped in to help. Its successes offer insight into existing barriers and the future of the civic tech movement.
Illinois Is First in the Nation to Extend Health Coverage to Undocumented Seniors
Undocumented immigrants without health insurance often skip care.
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