The Most Expensive Weather Year Ever
Economists are tallying the damage from the fires and the hurricanes, and finding their true costs immeasurable.
Chicago Expected to Pay Another Big Legal Settlement in a Police-Related Lawsuit
In the past two months, the nation’s third-largest city has seen nearly $100 million in judgements from lawsuits involving local law enforcement.
Distracted Dogging: Legal in Most States, Controversial in All
Driving with an animal in your lap may be fun, but it’s extremely dangerous for the driver, passengers, other motorists and the pet, traffic safety experts say.
The Criminalization of Gentrifying Neighborhoods
Areas that are changing economically often draw more police—creating conditions for more surveillance and more potential misconduct.
Technology is turning wrong-way drivers around
A spate of wrong-way crashes across the country in the past five years has pushed state officials to test how technology can prevent the crashes and save lives.
Full service app for railroad emergency response
AskRail app gives responders to a railroad incident details about the cars and their contents as well as resources on handling hazardous materials and maps of nearby facilities.
A Smart Idea for Balancing Work and Life Just Went Into Effect in Hawaii
The goal is to help caregivers stay in the workforce for as long as they want to, while still helping their loved one live as healthy and independent a life as possible.
Local Health Officials: GOP Tax Reform Jeopardizes Our Response to Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Hepatitis A and tax reform are more intertwined than you might think.
Alabama to Enact CHIP Enrollment Freeze in Two Weeks
The state has also announced that it will be forced to terminate coverage altogether on Feb. 1 if Congress fails to act.
Virginia Governor Tries Expanding Medicaid—Again
Terry McAuliffe has attempted expansion three times already. Thanks to Democratic gains in the state legislature, his odds of success have improved.
Amtrak Cascades Train Using New Rail Bypass Derails Onto I-5
At least 3 passengers were killed and many more injured as railcars left the tracks adjacent to a busy freeway in Washington state.
The Case Against Library Fines—According to the Head of The New York Public Library
For many families across the US, library fines are a true barrier to access.
Congress Won’t Act; Now Community Health Centers Weigh Closures
As many as 2,800 clinics could close next year, leaving up to 9 million patients without access to regular health care.
Massachusetts to upgrade statewide radio system
The statewide system will provide enhanced interoperable communications for the first responder community.
How One North Carolina County Is Keeping Down Its Jail Population
Mecklenburg County judges are preparing to hold pretrial hearings to determine defendants’ economic statuses before handing down financial punishments.
In California’s Wildfires, a Looming Threat to Climate Goals
The state’s environmental regulations are known to be stringent, but they have limits: They apply only to human-caused emissions.
Here’s What CHIP Means to This Pittsburgh Mom of Three
“I think they need to see the faces of the mothers and children they’re impacting. We’re not numbers or budgets. We’re people.”
New York City Has Its Own Fund to Bail People Out of Jail
It’s one of several ways local officials are trying to reform a bail system that the state largely controls.
City Hall Transition Underway as San Francisco Remembers Ed Lee
Acting Mayor London Breed: “He was humble and determined no matter what job he held. He was fair and collaborative no matter the heat of the moment. What mattered was helping his fellow San Franciscans.”
Massachusetts Offers In-State Tuition Break for Students From Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
It’s the latest way the Bay State has assisted the U.S. territories in the wake of the destruction brought by hurricanes Irma and Maria.
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