Lawmakers Consider Staffing Mandates to Reduce Stress and Burnout for Nurses
More than two-thirds of state lawmakers in New York have signed onto a bill that would require nurse-to-patient ratios, which supporters say would reduce burnout and improve medical outcomes for patients.
Gulf Coast Advocates Call for a Halt in Immigration Enforcement in Wake of Hurricane Laura
Advocates for undocumented immigrants say that migrants are less like to access evacuation help or emergency aid when they fear deportation.
Will Labor Day Weekend Bring Another Holiday COVID Surge?
Epidemiologists are having a hard time predicting whether Labor Day will be like the Fourth of July and Memorial Day, when celebrations fanned the flames in coronavirus hot spots around the South and West.
New York City to Set Up Random Covid Testing at Schools
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Michigan streamlines benefits renewal form … Another mayor moves after home protests … Los Angeles firefighter believed to be kidnapped in Mexico.
It Could Be Hard to Get Compensated for Injuries Related to the Coronavirus Vaccine
With drugmakers shielded from most liability in court and injury claims routed to a rarely-used federal compensation program, experts are raising concerns about whether there will be sufficient relief available for vaccine-related injuries.
Why Black Aging Matters, Too
“People are talking about the race disparity in Covid deaths, they’re talking about the age disparity, but they’re not talking about how race and age disparities interact: They’re not talking about older Black adults."
Pandemic shows smart cities must be about more than technology
Smart cities are modernization projects that include digital technology as well as physical and social infrastructure, experts say.
Mail-in voting lessons from Oregon, the state with the longest history of voting by mail
Oregon’s experience shows that mail-in voting can be safe and secure, providing accurate and reliable results the public can be confident in.
Police ‘Pretext’ Traffic Stops Need to End, Some Lawmakers Say
Police stop and search Black motorists more often.
CDC Tells States to Set Up Infrastructure to Distribute Covid Vaccine
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Mississippi commission selects new flag candidate for voters to consider … After protests, Portland mayor says he will leave his condo building … Surge in poll worker applications in Colorado.
They Know How to Prevent Megafires. Why Won’t Anybody Listen?
This is a story about frustration, about watching the West burn when you fully understand why it’s burning — and understand why it did not need to be this bad.
Parks Prove Popular During Pandemic—But Budget Cuts Loom
A June survey by the National Park and Recreation Association found that a majority of Americans consider parks an essential government service, but decreased revenue from the coronavirus pandemic is likely to threaten parks funding in the future.
New Federal Eviction Moratorium Covers Most Renters Through the End of the Year
But advocates for both renters and landlords say they want to see more financial assistance as the coronavirus-fueled recession continues.
COVID-19 lockdowns expose the digital have-nots in rural areas – here’s which policies can get them connected
Many state governments are taking an active role in trying to connect more rural communities to high-speed internet, whether it’s by incentivizing providers to serve rural areas or creating dedicated offices aimed at helping more people get online.
Summertime Visitors Swarm State Parks and Budgets
State parks see record traffic as people seek recreation amid a pandemic.
Public Health Officials Are Our COVID Commanders. Treat Them With Respect.
COMMENTARY | Instead of being celebrated for their difficult and dangerous work, local public health officials are now facing violent threats and political attacks from those who disagree with their tactics.
Roadkill Dropped During Coronavirus Shutdowns, Study Found
The study, which found a 58% decrease in mountain lions killed by cars, examined crash reports involving large animals and traffic patterns in three states.
Protesters Sue Detroit, City Pledges to Countersue
Protesters against police brutality sued the city for the use of excessive force. The city’s top lawyer said he was “pleased to hear” of the lawsuit—because the city plans to countersue.
Virus Imperils Health Care Safety Net
One in 10 community health center branches have closed.
California Rx: State May Dive Into Generic Drug Market
California could become the first state to develop its own line of generic drugs under a bill approved Monday by the legislature. The measure heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom for consideration.
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