Want to track pandemic relief spending? Data problems make that difficult, committee says
Tracking pandemic funds required the use of multiple federal, state and local data systems, a group appointed by Congress found. Ultimately, it had to contact state and local entities directly to gain a better understanding and fill data gaps.
Anti-LGBTQ laws in the US are getting struck down for limiting free speech of drag queens and doctors
COMMENTARY | A number of judges who considered challenges to anti-LGBTQ legislation passed by state lawmakers in 2023 argue how the laws violate the First Amendment.
Investors are buying mobile home parks. Residents and governments are pushing back.
Amid an affordable housing crisis, some states are looking to help low-income residents stay in their homes by helping them purchase the land their manufactured housing sits on.
Meet the people deciding how to spend $50 billion in opioid settlement cash
As settlement dollars land at the state level, state councils wield significant power in determining how the windfall gets spent.
Cities have ways to curb gun violence; feds are giving them more money
Lawmakers have recognized community violence intervention programs save lives and taxpayer dollars.
The federal government has more than 8,000 vacant properties. Why aren’t they being used to house the homeless?
A 2016 law says unused federal properties should be turned over to help the homeless. But a complex process and bureaucratic requirements are making that nearly impossible.
As states hunt for new voters, Massachusetts adds thousands via Medicaid applications
Any eligible voter in the state who applies for Medicaid is automatically added to the rolls, unless they opt out. Other states are exploring similar systems, which experts say could be more effective in increasing voter rolls.
As more states legalize pot, their uneven safety rules can pose a risk
Tests for marijuana potency and contamination vary across state lines.
CDC to reduce funding for states’ child vaccination programs
Citing the recent debt ceiling deal, the CDC is trimming its funding to child vaccination programs that focus on communities vulnerable to disease outbreaks. The cuts come despite data showing the percentage of children getting vaccinated has dropped in recent years.
Work requirements for SNAP don’t get people into jobs
COMMENTARY | Work requirements for SNAP benefits don't boost employment, a study finds. Instead, they have adverse effects on homeless people.
Building infrastructure using inclusive planning
COMMENTARY | As billions of dollars flow to state and local governments under the infrastructure bill, public officials are responsible for using it to create a fairer economy.
From homes and cars to parking, how the sharing economy is evolving
COMMENTARY | As more people work from home, parking spaces have opened up in cities. This presents a unique opportunity for governments to make their communities more sustainable and inclusive.
Some states to landlords: You can’t evict tenants without a good reason
‘Just cause’ policies are gaining momentum amid the housing crisis.
SCOTUS: Race cannot be considered in college admissions
The ruling will affect both public and private colleges and universities in states that have not already barred affirmative action in admissions.
Researchers demo geotargeted wildfire alerts sent to vehicles
The Department of Homeland Security is testing how remote sensors and public warning systems can deliver timely, actionable wildfire alerts to the public.
Don’t fear AI, but prepare for its wider use
Governments should help build a talent pipeline for artificial intelligence jobs, one expert advises.
We’re older than we used to be, especially in these states
As states age, the need for senior-friendly health care and housing grows.
What happened to the Idaho Health Data Exchange, and can other states learn from it?
The exchange ran into financial troubles after its leadership made funding deals that fell through, leading to a bitter feud over a contract.
Drones enlisted for real-time monitoring of public events
As Illinois residents enjoy outdoor summer events, a new law allows public safety agencies to use drones to protect the public from potential threats.
Despite the controversy, cities are still turning to rent control to address the housing crisis
Many cities have adopted rent control measures in the past year to help with the high cost of housing. But the approach has had less success in statehouses, where opponents argue it’s ineffective.
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