How the Pandemic Can Help Government Prepare for Future Crises
COMMENTARY | A new report provides a dozen lessons learned from Covid-19 that can help governments at all levels deal with diseases and natural disasters to come.
A Showdown Over Idaho Governor’s Authority
Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin issued an executive order to “fix” the state’s rules on vaccine mandates while Gov. Brad Little was away on business.
The Cities With the Heftiest Parking Fines
A new report looks at how violations like blocking traffic, loading zones or pedestrian ramps can put a dent in drivers' wallets.
Red Flag Laws Are Saving Lives. They Could Save More.
Extreme risk protection orders are an underused tool to prevent gun violence.
Why States are Expanding Domestic Violence Laws to Include Emotional Abuse
Connecticut is the latest state to do so, updating its laws to provide new protections for people victimized by damaging psychological tactics and controlling behavior.
National Smart Coalitions Partnership unites regional efforts
The multistate partnership will encourage collaboration and the advancement of smart technology solutions across regions.
'God’s Will Is Being Thwarted.' Even in Solid Republican Counties, Hard-Liners Seek More Partisan Control of Elections
The political battle in one Texas county where Trump got 81% of the vote offers a rare view into the virulent distrust and unyielding pressure facing elections administrators.
FCC Renews Effort to Block Robocalls to 911 Call Centers
Under a proposed rule, voice service providers would cross reference autodialed calls with numbers on the do not call list to block any robocalls to emergency lines.
A First Responder Dies Every Other Week on US Roadsides
To protect public safety workers and tow truck drivers and reduce tragedies, traffic safety advocates say ‘move over’ laws are needed in all 50 states.
How streaming entertainment makes rural broadband unsustainable
If the five companies using the most broadband bandwidth contribute more to the costs of providing it, they could help address the digital divide, a new report states.
As Heat Waves Intensify, Tens of Thousands of US Classrooms Will Be Too Hot for Students To Learn In
America’s public schools, which are over 40 years old on average, are not equipped to handle rising temperatures due to climate change, a new study reveals.
Las Vegas tests private network for smart city apps
Las Vegas will be partnering with Cox Communications to use a citizens' broadband radio service private network to test smart-city applications in a local park.
The Toll of Compassion Fatigue on Government Employees
Traumas can be contagious. When public sector workers are exposed to endless stories of pain, they can develop mental health and other problems.
The Opioid Crisis Isn’t the Same in Every Place
COMMENTARY | New research highlights communities most at risk for opioid overdose deaths and most in need of services.
CDC Director: ‘Walk, Don’t Run’ to Get Your Booster
While some Pfizer recipients can now get an extra shot, federal officials are still mum on what’s next for the at-risk individuals who got Moderna or Johnson & Johnson.
A Daily Pill to Treat Covid-19 Could Be Just Months Away, Scientists Say
At least three promising antiviral treatments for the coronavirus are being tested in clinical trials, with results expected as soon as late fall or winter.
How Lawyers Could Prevent America’s Eviction Crisis From Getting a Whole Lot Worse
Lawyers may be the only thing standing in the way of eviction for millions of renters.
How Early Childhood Care Differs Between Better and Worse Off Families
New research finds that kids from households on higher socioeconomic rungs tend to spend less time with their parents, but also receive higher quality care.
More Central American Children Could Rejoin Parents in the States
Over 130,000 unaccompanied minors crossed the southern border illegally since October.
NYC Transit Riders Who Go Maskless Run Risk of $50 Fines
The penalty was put in place last year, but officials now say they plan to ramp up enforcement.
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