New York City Expands Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate to All Private Employers
The new requirement will take effect Dec. 27, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday.
Plastic Trash in the Ocean Is a Global Problem, and the US Is the Top Source
An estimated 8 million metric tons of plastic waste enters the ocean each year – equivalent to dumping in a garbage truckload of it every minute. A new report calls on the US to help stem the deluge.
House Freedom Caucus Takes Its Crusade to the States
Nationwide network aims to bolster conservative activists in state legislatures—sometimes for fights against their party leaders.
Cities Need More Robust Data and Analysis to Better Address the Eviction Crisis
A new report says that localities should build partnerships with courts and organizations to capture more types of data to spot and stop evictions.
Is your state ready to handle the influx of federal funds for expanding broadband?
Rolling out billions of dollars of funding will be a challenge for states without a history of evaluating applications – or those that are brand-new to the quickly growing field of digital equity.
Surgeons Sometimes Deny Organ Transplants for Disabled Patients. State Lawmakers Are Changing That.
Twenty-nine states prevent doctors from considering a person's disability when determining eligibility for an organ transplant. Wisconsin could join them.
Congressional Leaders Strike Deal to Fund Agencies Through Feb. 18, but Shutdown Threat Remains
Some Republican senators threaten to derail plans over COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
America is investing billions in broadband. Let’s spend it wisely.
While the massive infusion of cash for broadband expansion is essential, the communities that receive grant funding -- and the network providers that help them -- must carefully consider how to spend the money they receive.
'Love Letter' Legislation Leads to Lawsuit
A real estate firm filed a lawsuit to contest a new law in Oregon that prohibits sellers from presenting their clients with letters from prospective homebuyers, a common practice in competitive markets.
Stricter Gun Law Support Falls to Lowest Level Since 2014
Support for banning handgun ownership peaked at 60% in 1959. Now only 19% favor a ban, which is an all-time low and down six points in the past year, according to a Gallup report.
'A Significant Wave of Modernization' Coming to Unemployment Systems
More than $87 billion in fraudulent unemployment claims were filed with states nationwide since the pandemic began, which is prompting states to overhaul their antiquated systems.
Telehealth May Be Here to Stay
The use of remote health services soared during the pandemic.
States With the Highest Homicide Rates
The U.S. experienced a 30% increase in homicides from 2019 to 2020, the largest jump ever recorded, according to a CDC report.
Judge Blocks National Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers
The Tuesday ruling stops a nationwide vaccine mandate by the Biden administration that was set to start Dec. 6.
Building out Alaska's broadband infrastructure
The state’s geography, sparse population and harsh weather make fiber the preferred choice for middle-mile connections, according to a new report from the governor’s broadband task force.
Congressman Fighting to Lift SALT Cap is Running For NY Governor
Rep. Thomas Suozzi, a Long Island moderate could shake up next year’s Democratic primary. He's been a key advocate for raising the $10,000 limit on the state and local tax deduction.
How Mayors Are Thinking About Prioritizing Federal Aid
Nearly 80% of mayors responding to a new survey said American Rescue Plan Act funding would help their cities accomplish goals related to homelessness and infrastructure, among other areas.
State Lawmakers' Anti-Vaccine Efforts May Prove Mostly Symbolic
Since September, at least 14 GOP-controlled legislatures have debated vaccine mandates.
How Local Governments are Attacking Crime in Their Communities
City and county leaders recently gathered to share their concerns about violent and other crimes and the successful solutions to these issues they are employing.
SUV Tragedy in Wisconsin Shows How Vehicles Can Be Used as a Weapon of Mass Killing
Six people were killed and many more were injured after an SUV crashed into a Christmas parade. A terrorism expert explains how vehicles have been weaponized.
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