What It’s Like for a State Wildlife Agency to Star in a Reality TV Show
Nuisance bears, rabid skunks, search and rescue. Duties are seldom dull for New Hampshire Fish and Game. But for nine seasons the department added a twist to its operations, participating in the show “North Woods Law.”
America’s Election Systems are More Than Just Machines
COMMENTARY | They’re people, who are overworked, underpaid and feeling pressured.
Pennsylvania’s Highest Court Directs Counties Not to Count Undated Ballots
Legal experts predict more lawsuits could surface in the weeks to come.
Political Violence in America is Not Going Away Anytime Soon
COMMENTARY | The rise in contemporary right-wing political extremism – and violence – can be traced back to events in the 1990s.
Bracing for the Fraud Claims Expected After the Election
This year could be even riper for misinformation to spread than 2020, according to researchers.
The Top Governors Races to Watch in the 2022 Midterm Elections
Thirty-six states are holding gubernatorial contests. Here's a rundown of the ones we’re tracking headed toward Election Day.
Oregon Tried to Inform Residents About Wildfire Risk. The Backlash was Explosive.
Homeowners fear the state will devalue their properties by publicizing their fire risk.
How a Vending Machine Prevents Drug Overdoses
About 600 lives have been saved by a machine in Ohio that stocks overdose treatments and other harm reduction tools, according to a health nonprofit.
Fewer Car-Deer Crashes with Permanent Daylight Savings
COMMENTARY | Adopting permanent daylight saving time in the United States would reduce deer-vehicle collisions, report researchers.
Michigan Test Drives Country’s First Mobility Officer
Trevor Pawl hopes transformations in the automotive industry will also help state government replace “Depression Era departmental structures” with more nimble organizations.
West Virginia Ballot Measure Has Local Officials ‘Very, Very Nervous’
A proposal before voters would eliminate a key source of revenue for the state’s local governments and end a tax on people’s cars.
Meet the Breakout Stars of the 2022 Governors’ Races
COMMENTARY | Media experience rather than previously holding elected office is becoming a premium trait for candidates running for governor.
Who Sees What You Flush? Wastewater Surveillance for Public Health is on the Rise
COMMENTARY | But a new survey reveals many U.S. adults are still unaware.
Governors Split on Biden’s Call to Pardon Low-Level Pot Offenders
Most marijuana convictions are at the state and local levels.
The Economic Hotspots Outside of Downtowns
Development in and around cities is different than it was a generation ago. New research looks at the emergence of “activity centers,” asset-rich hubs peppered throughout metro areas.
Why Campaigns Have a Love-Hate Relationship With Their Signs
COMMENTARY | Supporters and volunteers love them. But it’s difficult for political scientists to determine whether they even influence the outcome of elections, since no two campaigns or election cycles are alike.
Local Election Officials Brace for Possible Violence and Threats
With worries over armed poll “monitors,” voter intimidation and risks to staff, some are coordinating with law enforcement or conducting special training ahead of Election Day.
Building Subsidized Low-income Housing Actually Lifts Property Values in a Neighborhood, Contradicting NIMBY Concerns
COMMENTARY | The concentration of subsidized low-income housing developments isn’t as bad as residents fear: It actually increases property values – at a faster rate than other neighborhoods.
2 Tricks Will Help You Learn and Remember New Stuff
COMMENTARY | There are two tried and true strategies to improve your learning, whether you're prepping for an exam or learning a new skill.
Biden Administration Looks for Ways to Provide More Free School Meals
With a pandemic-era program expired and no help from Congress on the horizon, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says his department is considering options for how it can take action.
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