Black Doctors Work to Make Coronavirus Testing More Equitable
Many Black Americans seek out Black providers because they’ve experienced cultural indifference or mistreatment in the health system.
Emboldened Far-Right Groups Challenge Cities, States
Armed vigilantes have shown up at protests, sometimes with the tacit support of police.
'Grab and Go' Treats and Other Strategies Cities Are Suggesting to Save Halloween
Trick-or-treating is still happening, but with new restrictions or guidance, and most cities have canceled Halloween parades, festivals and haunted houses.
Schools Aren’t Super-Spreaders
COMMENTARY | Fears from the summer appear to have been overblown.
A New Service Model for Disaster Recovery and Mitigation Programs
COMMENTARY | A “shared services” model for procurement could eliminate some of the problems and pain points faced by state and local governments in the wake of a disaster.
Covid-19 ‘Long-Haulers’ Worry About Coverage, Costs
Experts say more attention needs to be paid to people who are living for months with debilitating symptoms after contracting Covid-19, including many who aren't well enough to return to work.
Why We Need to Pay Attention to Police Officers’ Mental Health
COMMENTARY | A new study found that as police are under more scrutiny than ever, their mental health struggles remain profound.
Militia Group Plotted to Kidnap Michigan Governor, Feds Say
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | West Virginia selected for $500 million hyperloop site … Vermont moves ahead with retail marijuana … Library worker allegedly stole $1.3 million in printer toner ... Tofurky sues over Louisiana “burger” labeling law.
State and Local Officials Seek to Reassure Voters about Potential Poll Watcher Intimidation
Following President Trump’s call to his supporters to deploy themselves as poll watchers, state and local government officials are working to ensure that voters can cast their ballots without intimidation.
Pelosi Rules Out Standalone Covid-19 Aid Bills Without Broader Deal
The House speaker articulated her stance as President Trump said he was open to negotiating standalone bills, such as one for airlines, after calling off talks on a broader package.
How One Tribe Is Fighting to Vote Early
The fight over a single early voting site serving a small reservation in Arizona illustrates a continuing struggle by Indigenous communities across the country to have equal access to the ballot.
Hard Lives Made Harder by COVID: Homeless Endure a ‘Slow-Moving Train Wreck’
This was supposed to be the year California finally did something about its homelessness epidemic. COVID-19 upended that promise.
3 Research-Based Ways to Cope with the Uncertainties of Pandemic Life
COMMENTARY | Many people feel they’re drowning in unanswered questions and the anxiety they provoke.
Wisconsin Prepares to Open Field Hospital, as Several States See Troubling Trends With Virus
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Texas high court blocks unsolicited mail-in ballot applications … Seattle Human Rights Commission calls for mayor’s ouster … Possibility of $200 million in workforce cuts looming in Chicago … Snow days nixed for Bangor students.
EPA National Recycling Strategy Includes Assessment of State, Local Policies
The Environmental Protection Agency released a draft strategy plan this week that proposes a variety of initiatives to improve recycling rates, increase efficiency and improve the market for recycled goods.
A Warning From Michigan
COMMENTARY | The state previews how far Republican judges will go to obstruct Democrats in office.
About 750,000 People Are in Jail On Any Given Day. Can They Vote?
A new report from the Prison Policy Initiative says that most people in jail are eligible to vote, but ultimately won’t be able to due to barriers to voter registration and lack of access to ballots.
How digital tech is giving old documents new life
The digitization and transcription of historical land records helps leverage the investment local governments have already made to store, maintain and make those records available to the public.
Distrusting Trump, States Plan to Vet COVID Vaccines Themselves. Bad Idea, Say Experts.
At least six states and the District of Columbia have indicated they intend to review the scientific data for any vaccine approved to fight COVID-19.
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