Congress Questions Airbnb Over Scam Host Allegations, Compliance With Local Laws
Six members of the U.S. House of Representatives wrote to Airbnb to request a briefing to address concerns about the company’s ability to vet rentals.
Monitoring Deer Health Means a Helicopter Ride for a Utah Herd
About 50 mule deer in Utah were flown recently to a state-owned ranch to allow wildlife biologists to examine and tag them. Officials said the tests give them important insights into the health of the herd as a whole.
After Floods, Some Cities Take On More Restrictive Zoning and Building Regulations
Cities that have experienced flooding in recent years are trying new strategies to ensure that existing and new developments are prepared for the floods to come.
The Tumultuous Life of an Independent Redistricting Commissioner
The independent chairwoman of Arizona's citizen-led redistricting commission became the target of intense organized opposition from tea party-inspired residents and Republican lawmakers to her leadership and the new maps she supported.
New Mexico Rolls Out Climate Change Strategy Focused on Methane Emissions
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Wheel tax in Madison, Wisconsin, receives bad reviews … Former New York weatherman suing local mayor over termination … Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Cleveland mayor.
Local Governments Offer Tips on Deep Frying a Thanksgiving Turkey Without Burning the House Down
Every year, people run into problems frying turkeys. Fire departments and other local officials have suggestions on how to prevent serious mishaps.
Planting a Family of Trees, One Seedling at a Time
A 600-year-old tree fell in New Jersey. Officials will preserve its legacy by sending its seedlings all over the state.
Mayors Ask Trump Administration to Scrap Plan to Let Cities and States Block Refugees
A coalition of 88 mayors sent a letter to the State Department decrying President Trump’s executive order, which they said would “lead to a patchwork of conflicting policies.”
Not Just Opioids: Death Toll From Cocaine is Rising
While the U.S. continues to focus mainly on the opioid crisis, cocaine is quietly making a comeback and has become one of the biggest overdose killers of African Americans when tainted with fentanyl.
California Supreme Court Says State Can't Require Candidates’ Tax Returns to Appear on Ballot
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Pennsylvania governor vetoes Down syndrome abortion legislation … Protests in Oregon over pipeline project … Former Baltimore Mayor pleads guilty.
State AG to Investigate Findings of Discrimination by Realtors
A multi-year investigation by Newsday found a range of troubling practices by real estate agents on Long Island, New York.
Amid Crackdowns on Homeless People Living Outside, Group Appeals Food Sharing Case
Food Not Bombs is appealing the latest ruling in a case that challenged restrictions on sharing food with the homeless in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Drug Deals And Food Gone Bad Plague Corner Stores. How Neighbors Are Fighting Back.
Corner stores that provide groceries for those using the federal food stamp program have become magnets for violence just outside St. Louis. Now local residents are putting their feet down.
Redefining Homelessness Could Help Families on the Edge, Advocates Say
Two states this year passed laws to fight youth homelessness.
A City Cracks Down on Commercial Trash Collection
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Massachusetts could become first state to ban menthol cigarettes … San Antonio city council aides may sue the city … Advocates seek pardon for Kansas woman convicted of sex trafficking.
Missed Your Flight? At Some Airports, Therapy Animals Are There to Help
San Francisco is one of more than 50 airports with an in-house team of certified therapy animals that roam the terminals, offering comfort and distraction to weary travelers.
Efforts To Move The Needle On Flu Shot Rates Get Stuck
The flat immunization rates worry public health officials who say the vaccine is the best weapon to prevent the flu.
The 5 Winners of the 2019 Route Fifty Navigator Awards
Here are the teams and individuals we are honoring for tackling challenging problems and coming up with innovative solutions.
States Would Be Able to Issue Their Own Worker Visas Under New Congressional Proposal
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Bill to increase the minimum wage advances in Pennsylvania … Baltimore city council members call for crime plan … San Diego cracks down on massage parlors.
Some Mayors Are More Likely to Get Threats Than Others
New research shows that mayors who are younger, female, in strong mayor systems, and in larger cities are more likely to face abuse.
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