How Florida Became the Center of the Republican Universe
Gov. Ron DeSantis has racked up solidly conservative policy wins. But will his record resonate with voters in the middle?
State & Local Roundup: Massachusetts Fights 'Hunger Cliff' with SNAP Boost
Plus: Tennessee expels Black lawmakers; Liberal Democrats score wins in the Midwest; Connecticut governor insults Houston; and more news to use from around the country.
How Do Benefits Enrollment Sites Stack Up?
Civic tech organization Code for America analyzed state social services websites for customer experience. A few states stood out.
North Carolina Republicans Seize Supermajority
Party switches are rare, but this one by a sitting lawmaker in North Carolina is particularly "shocking" and weakens the hand of Gov. Roy Cooper.
Warming Temperatures Trigger Earliest Spring on Record in Parts of Eastern US
Unseasonably early blooms can wreak havoc on allergies, disease vectors and agriculture.
Idaho Governor Vetoes Bill to Restrict Library Materials
The bill allows parents to sue libraries for giving out materials “harmful to minors." Of his veto, Gov. Brad Little said the state doesn't need a "library bounty" and that he’s more concerned about what kids can find on the internet.
Norfolk Southern Has Spent Millions on Lobbying and Political Donations. Will It Pay Off?
Lawmakers in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C. are pushing reforms to railroad laws as Norfolk Southern faces scrutiny over recent train derailments.
Tennessee’s Rightward Shift
Long-brewing tensions at the Tennessee Capitol burst into public view Monday, as Republican House members began the process of ousting three of their Democratic colleagues for participating in an anti-gun protest in the chamber last week.
More States Allow Residents With Felony Convictions to Vote
Nearly half the states in the U.S. now allow people previously convicted of felonies to vote.
Milwaukee County Set to Install Harm-Reduction Vending Machines
The initiative aims to reduce drug overdose deaths.
New Jersey Bill Would Track Deadly Car Crashes Involving Marijuana
The bill would require the state to publish information annually on how many car crashes involve drivers under the influence of cannabis.
California Takes the Lead on Curbing Big Oil Price Gouging
The state's pioneering law could set limits on the industry's profits, and impose fines on those that exceed it.
States Grapple with the Death Penalty
As it becomes harder and harder to obtain the drugs involved in lethal injections, most states are pausing executions and others are turning to older methods, such as firing squads.
State & Local Roundup: Top Counties Return to Pre-pandemic Populations
Plus: Seattle gig workers get paid sick leave; Chicago and Wisconsin go to the polls; California’s insulin experiment hits a bump; Big gaps in electric vehicle ownership; and more news you can use from around the country.
As Book Bans Gain Favor, Some Say Libraries Could Go
The number of school libraries and librarians has been dwindling for decades.
Old Zoning Laws Share Blame For Housing Shortage
A new report highlights zoning strategies that cities can adopt to bolster housing development equitably and sustainably, including overhauling single-family regulations.
Nashville Attack Renews Calls for Assault Weapons Ban
COMMENTARY | Data shows that there were fewer mass shooting deaths during the 10 years in which the U.S. banned sales of assault weapons—a trend that reversed as soon as the ban expired.
$50 Billion in Opioid Settlement Cash Is on the Way. We’re Tracking How It’s Spent.
Spending the money effectively and equitably is a tall order for state and local governments, and a lack of transparency in the process is already leading to fears of misuse.
Congress Looks to Undo Another D.C. Law
The police reforms under scrutiny this time deal with hiring and the release of body camera footage, among other things.
As 988 Crisis Line Sees More Use, States Debate How to Pay for It
Five states have approved a monthly phone fee to support the crisis hotline.
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