As More Women Drink, Some States Take Action
As the proportion of female drinkers rises, public health officials are urging more doctors to screen for alcohol abuse, particularly among women who could become pregnant.
Tracking W.Va.’s Opioid Pill Pipeline; Opening Date Set for N.Y.C.’s 2nd Ave. Subway
Also in our State and Local Weekend News Digest: Nigerian man indicted in L.A. County phishing attack; investigation finds that $1 billion was misused for Navajo Nation housing; and Iowa bill would ban traffic cameras.
After Water Contamination Crisis, Sighs of Relief in Corpus Christi
But there are a lot of questions about last week’s incident, involving an asphalt emulsifying agent, Indulin AA-86.
North Carolina's 'Legislative Coup' Is Over, and Republicans Won
Legislators passed a slate of bills to sharply reduce the power of the incoming governor, over the heated objections of Democrats and hundreds of protestors.
American Cities Are Becoming More Diverse—And More Segregated
Hispanic communities are getting more, not less, ghettoized in major metro areas.
Police are prioritizing the use of social media
Law enforcement officials say social media is key for both outreach and investigatory purposes, a recent survey shows.
Republicans Forge Ahead With Their North Carolina Power Grab
As GOP efforts to restrain gubernatorial power rolled forward, Governor-elect Roy Cooper, a Democrat, threatened to sue, and activists were arrested for disrupting the legislature.
Michigan IT’s Disaster Recovery Audit Isn’t as Bad as It Reads
The state’s Department of Technology, Management, and Budget began its own review before auditors released their findings and has already made improvements to data colocation and cloud security.
Muni Bond Tax Exemption Gets Nod of Approval From Trump During Mayors Meeting
“He showed great interest in helping cities,” Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett said following a visit to Trump Tower on Thursday.
WMATA’s Latest Black Eye: Half of Safety Inspection Team Disciplined Following Derailment
The agency that operates the D.C. Metrorail system took major personnel action, including firing six employees, as part of an ongoing investigation into a July 29 derailment.
Florida’s Pricey Pitbull Tourism Promotion; La. Gov.’s LGBT Protections Order Blocked
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Kauai repeals GMO disclosure bill; drought persists in Southern California; and Ohio’s proposed medical marijuana rules.
How States Can Help Curb Opioid Misuse
Increasing prescriber use of prescription drug monitoring programs is critical to stopping the opioid crisis.
LouieLab: An innovation hub for a smarter Louisville
LouieLab is a public-private collaborative coworking space designed to promote and build smart city projects.
Draining More Than 1,000 Swamps in D.C. and Beyond the Beltway
Newt Gingrich sees an era of ‘extraordinary decentralization’ as regulatory reformers set their sights on 50 state capitals and 1,000 city halls and county seats.
Case Study: How Norfolk Streamlined Construction Management
One of the last industries to adopt new technology, the field is seeing a much needed boost in productivity.
‘Being Housed Does Not Alleviate All of the Other Poverty Needs That People Have’
The U.S. Conference of Mayors released its annual Hunger and Homelessness Survey, examining the challenges that cities continue to grapple with.
The Creepy Beauty of Flying Over North Dakota Fracking Country at Night
Despite shifts in the global energy market, see how this remote part of the northern Great Plains continues to shine bright from above.
Calif. Regulators vs. Uber's New S.F. Deployment; Baltimore Mayor’s Hand-Delivered Letter to Trump
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown’s request of Obama before leaving office; a new Trump-inspired civics lesson in Maine school; and casino troubles ahead in South Bend.
Tax Measures Seen as Essential for Big Infrastructure Programs
Experts debate raising money from repatriation of offshore profits, tout importance of municipal bonds.
Data Gaps Limit EPA Findings on How Fracking Might Affect U.S. Drinking Water
The agency’s conclusions in a five-year study were knocked by a leading oil and gas industry group and praised by environmental advocates.
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