Lawmakers Push for Special Prosecutors to Oversee Cases Involving Police Killings
Proponents say assigning special prosecutors to investigate when police officers use deadly force can eliminate a potential conflict of interest among local district attorneys who regularly work with police.
In Many Cities, Police Only Solve a Portion of Murder Cases. What Happens if We Defund Them?
Homicide clearance rates in cities across the country are abysmal. Experts say solving more murders would involve increased resources and improved community relations.
Black Professionals Miss Out on Recent Job Gains
Black workers with bachelor’s degrees lost 200,000 jobs in May.
Contact Tracers Struggle to Get People to Answer Phones and Questions
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Shooting in Seattle's CHOP area … Chicago police records won’t be destroyed … Columbus ditches Columbus statue.
The Prison Was Built to Hold 1,500 Inmates. It Had Over 2,000 Coronavirus Cases.
Prison overcrowding has been quietly tolerated for decades. But the pandemic is forcing a reckoning.
Virginia Strives to Weave Health Equity Into Its Coronavirus Response
The state’s Health Equity Leadership Task Force is pursuing partnerships with local governments in order to get protective gear and information about the virus to minority communities.
One State's Request to Pause Standardized Testing for Students
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said this week he would request a waiver from the U.S. Department of Education for standardized testing in the coming school year, citing disruptions and budget shortfalls from the coronavirus pandemic.
The Overlooked Role of Guns in the Police-Reform Debate
COMMENTARY | Something is weirdly absent from the general discussion about police violence in America: the weapon most commonly used to inflict it.
Amid Deadly Virus, Advocates Push for Nursing Home Alternatives
Nursing home deaths have critics saying it’s time to rethink the institutional model for elder care. Is that possible?
As Coronavirus Spreads, So Do Mandatory Mask Policies
More state and local leaders are passing mandatory mask policies—including California on Thursday—to help slow the spread of coronavirus, which is rising in some places as restrictions are loosened.
Open-source solution to CARES Act grants management
With the free toolset, State governments can find newly available CARES grants, track the status of internal grant approvals, build workflows for signing off on subgrants and comply with transparency and reporting requirements.
I Was Mayor of Minneapolis. I Know Why Police Reforms Fail.
COMMENTARY | An us-versus-them culture has deadly consequences.
Politicians Shunt Aside Public Health Officials
In 13 states, public health officials have resigned, retired or been fired.
Police ties to Ring home surveillance come under scrutiny
Many law enforcement agencies have been launching voluntary doorbell camera registries so they can call on homeowners' videos to expedite investigations.
Ohio Mayors Launch Joint Effort for Police Reform
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Florida governor blames spread of Covid-19 in state on farming areas … Greensboro allocates money to repair businesses damaged by looters … Retail sales rise.
Virginia, New York Declare Juneteenth a State Holiday
Governors in both states are giving state workers a paid day off as they propose legislation to commemorate the emancipation of slaves.
Coronavirus Sparks New Debate Over City's Fireworks Ban
City officials in Bismarck, North Dakota may ask voters whether they'd like to repeal a ban on home fireworks within the city limits, a proposal the mayor said was partially motivated by his desire to provide families with more activities to do together at home.
How—and When—Can the Coronavirus Vaccine Become a Reality?
It is likely we’ll eventually have a coronavirus vaccine—but perhaps not as quickly as some expect.
It Didn’t Have to Be Like This
COMMENTARY | The desperation of American workers in the aftermath of the coronavirus was the product of a series of policy decisions and missed opportunities.
California Taps Libraries and Tax Offices To Recruit 20,000 New Disease Detectives
While libraries are closed, dozens of librarians are training to become contact tracers.
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