New York City Agencies to Involuntarily Admit More Severely Mentally Ill People for Evaluations
Mayor Eric Adams clarified that people do not have to be a danger to themselves or others to receive help.
Working in Extreme Heat is Risky for Pregnant Workers. Advocates Say Passing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Could Help
But time is running out to pass the legislation before the new congressional term starts.
America’s Massive Gap Providing Mental Health Services
Counties are pushing Congress to help fix the problem, which is especially bad in rural communities. But whether lawmakers will do so as part of upcoming budget legislation is unclear.
'I Don’t Know Where I’m Going to Go': HUD Displaces Even More Residents in This Small City
HUD already closed four public housing complexes in the Cairo, Ill., area. Now the federal agency is set to demolish a high-rise, gutting the city of some of its last affordable housing.
The Nation’s Vacant Homes Present an Opportunity — and a Problem
Americans who need housing often aren’t in the same places as the vacant houses.
‘Right Leader for This Time’: League of Cities Gets a New President
Mayor Victoria Woodards of Tacoma, Washington, who stepped into the National League of Cities’ leadership role earlier this month, spoke to Route Fifty about her priorities for the group.
Maternal Health Risks Increase Where Rent is High
COMMENTARY | New research links high rent relative to income with life-threatening risks to maternal health during labor and delivery.
Schools, Sheriffs, and Syringes: State Plans Vary for Spending $26B in Opioid Settlement Funds
The cash represents an unprecedented opportunity to derail the opioid epidemic, but with countless groups advocating for their share of the pie, the impact could depend heavily on geography and politics.
Beaver Dams Lessen Damage From Droughts
COMMENTARY | American beavers' prolific dam building benefits river water quality so much, it outweighs the damaging influence of climate-driven droughts.
Police Facebook Pages Overreport Black Suspects
COMMENTARY | Police Facebook posts disproportionately highlight crimes involving Black suspects, research finds.
Fight Over Health Care Minimum Wage Yields a Split Decision in Southern California
Voters in Inglewood were poised to approve a union-backed $25 minimum wage for workers at private hospitals and facilities, while nearby voters rejected it.
This Pennsylvania County Ran Out of Ballot Paper on Election Day. Now the District Attorney is Investigating
One week later, angry voters demand to know why Luzerne County polling places had ballot shortages.
Twitter Turbulence Under Elon Musk Poses Headache For Governments
States and localities have come to depend on the social media platform to get information out in emergencies and other situations. But a surge in imposter accounts has some worried.
E-bike Battery Fire Spike Spurs NYC Council to Rethink Regulation
Lawmakers reconsidered how to best maintain safety without hurting disadvantaged workers' livelihoods.
With Arizona Win, Democratic Governors Hang Tough in Midterms
Vulnerable incumbents defended their seats, as the party also managed to take control of three governorships held by Republicans, while only ceding one to the GOP.
Stopping the Churn: Why Some States Want to Guarantee Medicaid Coverage From Birth to Age 6
Oregon has become the first state to allow kids to stay in the government health care program from birth to age 6, no matter if their household income changes. California, Washington, and New Mexico are pursuing similar policies.
The Curse of Straight-ticket Voting
COMMENTARY | The wave that hit state government elections this year had mostly to do with cementing single party control. It’s a trend that’s keeping good candidates on the sidelines, flawed ones in office and eroding checks on power.
Democrats Win Full Control of Government in More States
In places like Michigan, they secured majorities in legislatures and hold governors’ offices. But the GOP still maintains greater sway in statehouses and the political rifts between blue and red states seem to be growing more ingrained.
Split Results in Marijuana Legalization Votes
Measures to legalize recreational cannabis won approval in two states, and failed in three.
Kentucky Becomes Second Conservative State to Reject Anti-abortion Amendment This Year
Following this summer’s vote in Kansas, the race could strengthen an argument that abortion restrictions are a losing issue, even in conservative states.
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