Foster Care Adoptions Reach Record High
The most recent data shows an increase of nearly 25% from fiscal 2014 to 2018.
Alabama Lawmaker Urges Expansion of ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law to Churches
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | New York governor announces $45 million to fight hate crimes … Memphis mayor announces ‘public service corps’ … Protestors make demands for greater homelessness resources in Salt Lake City.
Ensuring That People Can Easily Understand the Ballot Measures They’re Voting On
A Maryland bill would set new guidelines for describing proposals put on the ballot in plain language.
After a Man Died, Texas' Governor Blamed Austin's Homeless Policies. The Mayor Called It Demonizing.
Since Austin rolled back three ordinances that prohibited people who are homeless from camping or congregating, Gov. Greg Abbott and city leaders have been at odds about the issue.
An Airport Fully Embraces 'Terminal Tourism'
Non-ticketed visitors can accompany loved ones to their gates at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, the latest to establish a pass program to allow non-passengers past security.
Another State to Consider Chemical Castration for Sex Offenders
A new bill introduced in Tennessee mimics legislation passed last year in Alabama that would require chemical castration of those convicted of child sex offenses as a condition of parole.
IoT audio sensors flag underreported gunfire
ShotSpotter audio sensors recently installed in Dayton, Ohio, detected far more gunshots than were reported by neighborhood residents.
Cannabis Confusion Pushes States to Ban Smokable Hemp
Law enforcement groups have protested the sale of hemp products that resemble marijuana.
Aging Hospitals Aren’t Ready for the Technology Revolution
COMMENTARY | The political discourse around infrastructure investment has all but ignored the deteriorating state of U.S. hospitals.
Kentucky Attorney General Asks FBI to Investigate Former Governor’s Pardons
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Nebraska legislature considers law to protect teachers … Virginia governor wants statue of Robert E. Lee removed from U.S. Capitol … New Mexico implements parental leave for state employees.
What School Could Be If It Were Designed for Kids With Autism
Tracy Murray’s kindergarten classroom in New York City has a unique approach to supporting students on the spectrum.
Five States Passed ‘Abortion Reversal’ Laws in 2019. New Research Found the Practice Can be Dangerous
A randomized study testing the safety of ‘abortion reversal’ had to be halted when doctors decided it became too dangerous for the participants.
A State Restarts Its Electric Vehicle Rebates
Massachusetts extended its rebate program through at least 2021 after legislators provided funding for the program in the most recent budget.
New York City Mayor Vows to Increase Police Presence in Jewish Neighborhoods
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Oklahoma tribes file suit over casino contracts … Baltimore law barring “gag orders” of police settlements goes into effect … Illinois lieutenant governor buys mariijuana on first day weed is legal.
America’s Love Affair with Single-Family Housing Is Cooling, but It Won’t Be a Quick Breakup
COMMENTARY | In the past year, Minneapolis and the state of Oregon have voted to allow multi-unit housing in neighborhoods where currently only single-family homes are allowed.
Why Opioids Are ‘An Everything Problem’
New research supports the idea that economic distress sparked the opioid epidemic. But others say the true causes are far more complicated.
These Are The Most Highly Regulated Housing Markets
A new study finds that a number of coastal metropolitan areas have some of the most stringent guidelines for residential development.
In “Cancer Alley,” Toxic Polluters Face Little Oversight From Environmental Regulators
Louisiana’s Department of Environmental Quality has been accused of protecting the chemical industry it regulates. The agency is facing cutbacks as new plants are slated for communities that already have some of the country’s most toxic air.
Farm Subsidies Favor South, Irking Other Regions
U.S. farming subsidies were worth as much as $14.5 billion in 2019.
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