California Proposal to Require Health Warning on Sugary Drinks Fails for the Fifth Time
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Asian carp threaten Indiana … Oregon governor threatens executive order for climate change measure … Montana breaks ground on veteran’s home.
These Police Can't Use Radar and Changing That Could Be an Uphill Battle
Pennsylvania is the only state in the country where local police departments can't use speed-detecting radar. Multiple bills aim to give them access.
Improving Transit Through Lyft and Uber? More Agencies Are Paying for Ride-Hailing Rides
Experts and transit leaders say that there could be real benefits to working with ride-hailing companies. But data is needed to assess how successful these programs really are.
There’s a Generational Shift in the Debate Over Busing
COMMENTARY | Kamala Harris took part in a bold experiment as a child—and the experiences of her generation may transform the debate over desegregation.
‘I Do Wall’ Seeks to Change Perceptions of Local Government
The clerk of Washington County, Wisconsin, wanted to do something special for couples applying for marriage licenses.
Building smart cities starts with safety and mobility
Traffic safety and mobility systems can collect and analyze data that helps enforce speed limits, spot vehicles flagged by police and alleviate congestion.
How cities and counties are approaching 'smart' purchasing
A new report makes sense of how local governments are adapting to the fast-changing world of big data, the internet of things and other smart-city technologies.
Florida Is The Latest Republican-Led State To Adopt Clean Needle Exchanges
Needle exchanges have been legal in many other states for decades, but Southern, Republican-led states like Florida have only recently started to adopt this public health intervention.
U.S. Agriculture Needs a 21st-Century New Deal
COMMENTARY | Modern agriculture is a dying industry.
Oregon’s Single-Family Zoning Ban Was a ‘Long Time Coming’
The state’s new upzoning bill would be historic. But Oregon has long been a pioneer in tight land-use controls that promote dense urban development.
Arizona Governor Pulls Incentives for Nike Plant Over Shoe Controversy
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Texas lawmakers move to make some communications private … Richmond bans guns in government buildings … Pennsylvania mayor resigns amid federal corruption probe.
Trump Administration Will Print Census Forms Without Citizenship Question
The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that rejected the administration’s justification for adding a question about citizenship status to the once-a-decade survey.
State Lawmakers Seek to Close Marital Rape Prosecution Loopholes
Marital rape is technically illegal in all 50 states, but some have legal exemptions that make it difficult to prosecute offenders.
Want Ammo? Be Prepared For A Background Check
California is the first state in the nation to require anyone buying ammunition to go through a background check at the time of each purchase.
Invasive Grass Increases Wildfire Threat in Western States
Land managers are grappling with cheatgrass, a weed that has invaded millions of acres.
Oregon Lawmakers Pass Bill to Make Building Duplexes Easier
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Big cuts to Alaska’s university system … Conservatives call for Portland mayor’s resignation after protests … Illinois governor signs executive order for transgender students.
DNA Evidence Will be Stored for 50 Years Under New State Law
The policy aims to give victims of sexual assault and prosecutors ample time to track down and convict offenders.
The Education Deserts of Rural America
The college-completion gap between rural and urban residents is widening.
State Lawmakers Eye Federal Dollars To Boost Mental Health Counseling By Peers
A bill pending in California would create a process for certifying peer support workers and establish a set of core aptitudes and ethics guidelines for the job.
Progress Stalls for Minor Parties to Get on State Ballots
‘It’s the worst year for hostility to minor parties and independent candidates since 1971.’
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