New York Considers Requiring Additional Gun Training for Police Officers
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Pacific Northwest looks to bird conservation … Sacramento to receive Major League Soccer team … Kim Kardashian-West makes a request of Texas governor.
How a Community Apologized for Failing to Stop a Predator
Police in Meridian Township, Michigan, dismissed a 2004 complaint against gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, a decision that allowed him to continue abusing young women for a decade. Then they went public with their mistake.
Bans on Rebuilding in Disaster-Prone Areas Ignore Homeowners Preferences
COMMENTARY | Bans also squander the potential impact of increased economic activity as a result of the new construction. Areas recovering from disaster are in great need of this kind of stimulus.
As Local News Outlets Shutter, Rural America Suffers Most
More than 500 rural newspapers have closed or merged since 2004.
For Boomers, Age-Proofing a Home Won’t Come Cheap
More baby boomers look forward to aging in place — in their homes, rather than in a care facility. But the costs of retrofitting a house is likely prohibitive for many Americans.
Management 101: Five Essential Tips for New Local Managers
COMMENTARY | Veteran managers at the 2019 ICMA Annual Conference offer advice for new local government leaders to position themselves for long-term success.
Chicago Teachers Go On Strike
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | San Francisco bans cars from major street … Kansas City to consider conversion therapy ban … Washington state attorney general wants information about struggles with student loan debt forgiveness.
Disability Advocates Sue Cities Over Scooters Blocking Sidewalks
A new suit against Minneapolis and scooter companies is at least the third of its kind filed this year. It alleges that electric scooters are creating hazards on sidewalks for people with disabilities.
The 50 Finalists of Route Fifty's 2019 Navigator Awards
These leaders and teams are making a difference in state and local government and the communities they serve.
People With Mental Illnesses Aren’t More Violent. Why Do People Believe They Are?
A new study found that over the past two decades support grew for forced treatment of people with mental health issues, even if they don’t need it.
There Are No Zombie Deer in Nevada. State Officials Want to Keep It That Way
Wildlife officials in Nevada are committed to preventing chronic wasting disease from infecting state populations of deer.
Colorado launches its own Digital Service
Small teams of senior engineers, designers and product managers will work with agency staff to deliver user-centered solutions to Colorado's most pressing technical challenges.
CBD May Be Natural, But Is It Safe?
The health benefits of cannabidiol are unclear, and many products hitting the market haven’t been made in clean, permitted facilities or tested for toxic pesticides, heavy metals and bacteria.
In Fire-Prone California, Many Residents Can’t Afford Wildfire Insurance
COMMENTARY | In the past four years, insurers have dropped more than 340,000 policyholders in fire-prone areas.
One City Council Considers Mandating a $30 Minimum Wage for Rideshare Drivers
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Chicago city council approves marijuana dispensary rules … Oregon Republican lawmakers say Democrats are creating a hostile work environment … Police chief in Georgia ordered officers to spy on city council.
A Plan to Recruit Volunteer Firefighters by Relieving Their Student Debt
A bill in Pennsylvania would grant qualifying first responders up to $16,000 in tuition reimbursement after four consecutive years of service.
What Would Federal Preclearance Mean for State Abortion Laws?
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris proposes requiring states that have a history of restricting abortion to submit new laws for federal approval before they can go into effect.
Help Wanted: Too Many Jobs and Not Enough Workers in Most States
In 39 states, there are more jobs than people looking for them.
Are Floating Buildings the Solution to Sea Level Rise?
A prototype in the San Francisco Bay is testing a vision for floating buildings built to withstand sea-level rise.
Rising Number of Older Americans Burdened by Housing Costs
New research finds this trend is happening as gaps in wealth are becoming more stark between high and low income baby boomers and others approaching retirement age.
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