Fast Food Restaurants Are Where Americans Come Together
Americans have fewer and fewer spaces to gather. That’s where nuggets come in.
Arkansas Lawmakers Attempt to Limit Ballot Initiatives
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Wisconsin eliminates tax benefits for companies that move out of state … New York lawmakers pass ban on floating billboards … Florida struggles with hepatitis outbreak.
Explosion at Philadelphia Refinery Isn’t First Time There’s Been Trouble at the Site
The facility has repeatedly raised concerns for worker and local resident safety.
'Disaster City' Used to Train First Responders
Smashed automobiles and derailed train cars make up this mock municipality, which attracts firefighters and other first responders from around the globe.
Non-English Speakers Face Health Setback If Trump Loosens Language Rules
A rule proposed by the Trump administration would leave patients with limited English proficiency with fewer guarantees of a written notice that free translation services are available.
New York Senate Passes Ban on Recreational Flamethrowers
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Oregon legislature standoff continues … Mayors in Pennsylvania ask for protected bike lanes … Arizona Department of Transportation tries to curb littering.
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge on State Code Copyrights
Georgia holds a copyright for its annotated state code, which sells for $404, and sued to block a website from distributing free copies of the document.
A Water-Stressed World Turns to Desalination
Desalination is increasingly being used to provide drinking water around the globe. But it remains expensive and creates its own environmental problems.
Teens of ‘Anti-Vaxxers’ Can Get Their Own Vaccines, Some States Say
Critics say the move would stir up family conflict.
New Jersey Implements Ride-Share Safety Law
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Republican walkout in the Oregon legislature … Illinois law enforcement concerned about marijuana DUIs… Austin appropriates for new homeless shelter.
Property Rights Claims Against Local Governments Gain Clearer Path to Federal Court
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned a precedent that has pushed many of the cases into state-level proceedings.
Hair Braiders Go to Court Over Licensing Requirements
Twenty-seven states do not require licenses for hair braiding, but in Louisiana braiders must complete 500 hours of hands-on training or risk $5,000 fines.
The Lingering, Unresolved Battle Over Short-Term Rentals in One California City
Almost a year after San Diego first passed restrictions on rentals marketed on Airbnb and other platforms, only to rescind them months later, the issue is still unsettled. Now, it has moved to the state Legislature.
Mass Surveillance Is Coming to a City Near You
COMMENTARY | A tech entrepreneur wants to track the residents of a high-crime American community.
Why is One State Hemorrhaging Residents?
People are leaving Illinois in droves.
City in Florida Will Pay Hackers For Return of System Held Hostage For Three Weeks
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | New York expands charitable bail funds … Former FBI agent indicted for investigation of former Missouri governor … Coalition forms to recall Los Angeles mayor.
America is Aging and Growing More Diverse, Census Data Shows
“More than four out of every five counties were older in 2018 than in 2010," said one Census Bureau official about new population estimates.
EPA, California Clash Over Breakdown in Fuel Efficiency Standard Talks
Trump administration officials told members of Congress they couldn’t pledge to resume talks with California leaders in an effort to reach a compromise on a national fuel efficiency standard.
Smart tourism sets the bar for cities' tech future
Orlando is planning a smart city infrastructure that will leverage technology and data to improve visitors' experience and enhance the quality of life for residents.
‘Peace Cross’ Ruling is Likely to Insulate Older Religious Displays From Lawsuits
The U.S. Supreme Court decision will allow a cross-shaped war memorial on public land in Maryland to stay put. But it has broader implications as well.
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