'Gravely Disabled' Homeless Forced Into Mental Health Care in More States
Nearly a third of U.S. homeless people are living with serious, untreated mental illness.
NRA Files Lawsuit Against San Francisco after City Supervisors Label It a Terror Group
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Seattle takes up crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women … North Dakota abortion language law blocked by judge … Missouri deep in red on jail payments to counties.
Eight States See Rise in People Lacking Health Insurance, Census Data Show
National estimates indicate an increased share of Americans don’t have coverage.
A Ticket to Ride: Will Busing the Homeless Help or Just Move People Along?
In King County, Washington, a local lawmaker wants to spend $1 million to offer free bus tickets to homeless people to help them reunite with family.
How to Increase Access to Gifted Programs for Low-income, Black and Latino Children
COMMENTARY | New York City could be on the verge of dismantling gifted programs at its elementary and middle schools. Taking that step could make things even worse for some of the children it aims to help.
This State's Parks are Full of 'Happy Little Trees'
A partnership between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Bob Ross Inc. brought in new volunteers to help with reforestation efforts.
Jeffrey Epstein’s Death Highlights Inmate Suicide Problem
At least 10 states have new policies to prevent suicides in jails and prisons.
Food Stamp Recipients in Some States Would Be Hit Harder than Others by Trump Proposal, Analysis Says
A policy analysis also found that a proposed change to food stamp eligibility rules would affect more people than federal estimates had originally anticipated.
Why Are America’s Three Biggest Metros Shrinking?
After a post-recession boomlet, the New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago areas are all seeing their population decline.
In Charleston, the Real Flooding Crisis Is Only Beginning
The historic South Carolina city escaped the worst of the latest storm, but rising seas and an aging drainage system may soon bring chronic inundation.
In Cherokee Country, Opioid Crisis Seen as Existential Threat
Hundreds of Native children have been removed from their opioid-addicted parents.
Wisconsin Funds Mental Health Services for Farmers
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | New York City Council discusses plans to close Rikers Island jail … Boston mayor investigates bribery at zoning board … Utah governor calls special session for marijuana.
Smithsonian to Rural Regions: Your Wealth Is in Your Culture
A traveling exhibit will visit up to 165 rural cities across 28 states.
A State Will Require Civics Education in Prisons
The goal of the new Illinois law is to reduce recidivism, help former prisoners reintegrate into their communities, and boost voter turnout.
Groupons For Medical Treatment? Welcome To Today’s U.S. Health Care
Groupon has offered deals for various lung, heart and full-body scans across Atlanta, as well as in Oklahoma and California.
Where Is the Best City to Live, Based on Salaries and Cost of Living?
Paychecks stretch the furthest in smaller cities for most workers, but techies continue to do best in larger, more expensive cities.
How Many Americans Believe in Climate Change? Probably More Than You Think
COMMENTARY | In a recent statewide survey of Indiana residents, most supported taking action on climate change. But most Hoosiers underestimate just how widespread this view is in their state.
New Jersey Reconsiders Corporate Tax Incentives
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Massachusetts sees support for ranked choice voting … Half of Wisconsin residents haven’t heard of state legislative leaders … California repeals law that requires residents to help police officers.
States Should Look to Nurse Practitioners to Fight Against Opioid Epidemic
COMMENTARY | Nurse practitioners can help fill provider shortages and provide treatment to individuals addicted to opioids.
A Statewide Ban on Flavored E-Cigarettes
Michigan becomes the first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an emergency rule, saying the products are marketed toward children.
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