Texas Lawmakers Fail to Address Spike In Pregnancy-Related Deaths
Several bills that would have taken action to study or mitigate the crisis were killed as a result of partisan infighting.
The Politics of the Opioid Epidemic in Ohio
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Iowa department launches review of state’s child-protection system; Pennsylvania Republicans push pension reform; and Lincoln’s trolley troubles.
U.S. Mayors Rally Behind London's Mayor After Trump’s Unfair Criticisms
The president took Sadiq Kahn’s warning about increased police presence out of context, in a series of tweets that also shared unconfirmed information about Saturday's London Bridge attack.
Why Federal Programs Have Struggled With the Suburbanization of Poverty
As poorer populations have shifted to the suburbs, anti-poverty programs have had difficulties adapting to broader regional challenges.
Cuomo to Take Preemptive Action Protecting N.Y. Health Insurance Coverage From ACA Repeal
Also in our State and Local Weekend Digest: Affordable housing difficulties grow in Columbus; California's struggling recycling sector; and why Miami drivers don’t use turn signals.
Are Pharmaceutical Companies to Blame for the Opioid Epidemic?
Recent state, local and tribal lawsuits are asking courts whether the current crisis is comparable to the one over tobacco in the ’90s.
Managing Risk in the U.S. City Facing the Most Danger From Urban Avalanches
If the conditions are right, snow and ice can rip a path of destruction in Juneau, Alaska. This spring, Route Fifty explored an avalanche that came down Mount Juneau, which could have hit a neighborhood if circumstances were different.
New Poll: Vast Majority of Americans Support Continued Funding for Medicaid Expansion
Even across the geographic and political spectrum, most people want states that expanded Medicaid to keep getting those federal dollars.
Why Jails Are Booming
A new report from the Prison Policy Initiative shows that the populations of local jails are swelling for reasons that have little to do with crime.
Coaching Overdose Survivors to Avoid the Next One
New York City is launching an opioid recovery program that dispatches “recovery coaches” to emergency rooms to counsel overdose survivors on how to avoid a second brush with death.
As Trump Exits Paris Agreement, State and Local Officials Vow to Fill Void
Governors announce a new multi-state U.S. Climate Alliance, as mayors reiterate support for the international agreement.
Pittsburgh Corrects Trump Claim About City's View on Climate Change
“I was elected to represent the citizens of Pittsburgh, not Paris,” Trump said Thursday. But the city voted 80 percent in favor of Hillary Clinton in November.
Austin's Mayor Responds to Man Angered By ‘Wonder Woman’ Screening
Steve Adler posts a letter writer's message to boycott Austin, which the mayor describes as "an embarrassment to modernity, decency, and common sense."
On Climate, Local Action Trumps National Rhetoric
While President Trump sent a signal that the United States is unwilling to lead in the fight against climate change, it's local governments that have committed to action.
Federal Regulatory Battle Over Cuomo’s ‘I Love NY’ Signs Continues
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Illinois going full steam ahead into uncharted fiscal territory; Seattle-area sees big jump in annual homeless tally; and local plastic-bag bans blocked in Minnesota.
The U.S. Is Arresting Undocumented Immigrants Faster Than It Can Deport Them
Trump’s enforcement approach, which also targets longtime immigrants who have committed minor or no offenses, is resulting in more arrests in the interior of the country.
Campuses Are Not Equipped to Handle Sexual Assault; Local Law Enforcement Can Help
The Forsyth County, North Carolina, District Attorney’s office is working with the higher education community to dispel myths and protect victims.
Report: Securing smart cities
The increased number of internet connections in smart city technologies can mean an increased attack surface for hackers.
How ‘Raise the Age’ Laws Might Reduce Recidivism
Several states that prosecute 16-year-old offenders as adults are reconsidering that approach.
Betsy DeVos vs. Connecticut: State and School Leaders Skewer Her ‘Dangerous Daycare’ Remarks
Angry responses percolated over the Memorial Day weekend and erupted Tuesday in public protest.
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