'Federally Supported, State Managed, Locally Executed' Disaster Recovery
FEMA wants state and local governments to play a 'larger role' post-disaster while shifting those funds to mitigation.
Why Police Backing Is Key to Needle Exchanges
Nationwide, the list of syringe exchanges, both official and unofficial, has grown by about 15 percent a year for the past three years, with the fastest growth in Kentucky, North Carolina and Ohio.
The Opioid Epidemic Has Cost the U.S. More Than $1 Trillion
Most of the financial cost of the crisis came in the form of lost earning and productivity potential for those who had died.
A shared service for child support enforcement?
The Trump budget calls for an HHS-purchased system all states could use.
Chicago Mayor Wants to Close a ‘Giant Loophole’ for Carjacking Offenders
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Delaware governor’s open data executive order; an uptick in STDs in Oregon; and a massive California guinea pig rescue.
Trump Picks White House Deputy Chief of Staff as the Next ‘Drug Czar’
But Jim Carroll has no prior public health experience.
Contempt for Court
Republican lawmakers are increasingly showing disdain for decisions made by the judicial branch—and by extension the rule of law.
Why Amazon Can’t Pick Dallas, Austin or Atlanta for Its HQ2
It’s morally imperative that Jeff Bezos throw out these three bids and instead set his sights on a city that will be a home to everyone—one that truly values inclusivity and diversity.
Nashville’s Embattled Mayor: ‘Failure May Be Instructive’ But It’s Also ‘Humbling and Humiliating’
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Creator of Showtime TV series responds to Boston city councilor’s criticism; 4-day school weeks in Oklahoma; Georgia planning truck-only highway; and Canada’s prime minister goes hiking with L.A.’s mayor.
The Government Gets Into the Church-Rebuilding Business
A provision tucked into the budget bill requires FEMA to treat religious institutions like other nonprofits.
This Small California District Discovered Earthquake Risks It Never Knew It Had
One Concern is helping the Woodside Fire Protection District shore up disaster resilience with hazard modeling.
Colorado gets a leg up on FirstNet deployment
State officials expect their experience testing the demonstration network's capabilities will help as applications and devices come online.
Not All Innovation Projects Are Born Equal
It's important to achieve a balance across the spectrum of projects and phases of development.
The Most and Least Millennial Places in America
Surprisingly, the states with the highest percentage of millennials aren’t all on the coasts.
If There Were a ‘State of the City’ Address Contest, This Texas Mayor Would Win
These annual municipal events can often be boring. This one was not.
Meet West Virginia’s New Drug Czar: Dr. Michael Brumage
“The main thing I want to bring with me to the table is an all-hands approach,” Brumage told Route Fifty. “This is not just about law enforcement and it’s not just about public health.”
Rule Change Would Help Low-Level Offenders in Atlanta
Critics, including the city’s mayor, have pointed to the role cash-bail plays in sustaining a two-tiered system of justice.
Traffic Deaths Have Gone Up. What Can Governors Do About it?
"If we had 100 people lost to natural disasters or terrorist attacks every day, we would mobilize immediately," said Deborah Hersman, president and CEO of the National Safety Council.
Male Mayor Bucks 'Overwhelming Male Power Structure' in City Hall
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Special emergency room designed for opioid overdoses; Mass.’s one-time federal tax reform windfall; hepatitis A scare in Buffalo area; and mayor of Portland, Maine plans to make good on Super Bowl bet.
An End to Gerrymandering in Ohio?
A bipartisan compromise that just passed the state Senate would require minority-party support for political maps, and would limit the number of communities that could be splintered.
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