Amid Rat Crises Overwhelming California Cities, the State Considers Pesticide Ban
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Equifax to pay up to $700 million over data breach … Calls for Tennessee House Speaker to step down amid bribery scandal … Seattle debates how to use soda tax revenue.
Marijuana Banking Legislation Gets Attention in U.S. Senate
Meanwhile, Democrats have introduced bills in both chambers of Congress that would decriminalize cannabis at the federal level.
A Trump Administration Proposal to Cut Food Stamps Would Cost States
The proposal would cut 3.1 million people off of food stamps.
States Are Making Periods Easier with Free Menstrual Products in School Bathrooms
New Hampshire just became the fourth state to ensure bathrooms in public middle and high schools will offer free pads and tampons.
Why Are Atlantic and Gulf Coast Property Owners Building Back Bigger After Hurricanes?
Despite forward-looking environmental management and land-use planning intended to reduce future risk, development trends in many coastal locations are running in the opposite direction.
What Restaurant Reviews Reveal About Cities
Where official census data is sparse, MIT researchers find that restaurant review websites can offer similar demographic and economic information.
Child Drowning Rates Drop As Communities Adopt Stricter Building Codes
Drowning rates for children age 14 and younger now about one-third of what they were in the early 1980s.
Oklahoma Governor Seeks to Renegotiate Tribal Gaming Contract
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Maryland governor proposes toll changes … Chicago and Cook County leaders feud over gun violence … Flint city council says administrators are boycotting meetings.
Allowing Paramedics to Treat Injured Police Dogs
Only a handful of states have laws that explicitly allow EMTs to treat injured K9s. Some Massachusetts lawmakers hope their state will be next.
No More ‘Manhole’ and ‘Manpower’ for This City
Under new rules in Berkeley, California, the municipal code will be changed to eliminate gender references.
A tech accelerator for state and local government
CivStart connects tech startups with state and local government leaders.
Pittsburgh cleans up with connected trash cans
The city saved significant time and money by using sensor-enabled trash cans that measure how full the containers are and transmit fill and location information to those responsible for emptying them.
The Border Patrol–to–Emergency Room Pipeline
The conditions in facilities at the border are so dire that many migrants are in need of medical care as soon as they are released.
New wave of smart cities has arrived -- and they’re nothing like science fiction
Successful smart city projects bring change management experts alongside specialists in artificial intelligence and information technologies.
Colorado Governor Recall Effort Follows a Larger Trend
Angry conservatives are pushing for recall elections to yank Democrats out of office.
Hawaii Declares State of Emergency Over Native Lands Protest
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | States seek tighter control on student loan servicers … Kentucky holds special session over pension funding … Atlanta considers changes after second e-scooter death.
Best State for Retirement? The Answer Isn’t Necessarily Florida
A new ranking did give the retirement mecca a nod, but also flagged some more surprising states.
Becoming the Lionfish King
The state of Florida encourages divers to remove an invasive species of fish from its waters in an annual challenge, naming the winner the Lionfish King (or Queen).
Juul Hires Leading Teen Addiction Researcher As Medical Director
The move comes after Juul launched a recent campaign to overturn restrictions on e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco in San Francisco, where the company is based.
Michigan State Supreme Court Weighs Legislative Tactic to Avoid Ballot Measures
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