State and Local Government Beats out Federal in Survey of Citizen Trust
Digital services had a strong impact on whether residents found governments trustworthy, according to the report from Deloitte.
Citizen Enforcement of Texas Abortion Ban Could Spread to Other Laws
Two state laws that restrict transgender youth also rely on private civil actions.
A Free Tool to Help Cities Take Full Advantage of Federal Aid
The collaboration between Bloomberg Philanthropies and the U.S. Conference of Mayors lets city leaders search information and ask questions about rules and regulations related to coronavirus relief money.
Disinformation may be the new normal, election officials fear
While most misconceptions about election fraud can be countered by officials being transparent about how vote tabulation works and what security measures are in place, it’s a lot of work.
The States With the Weakest and Strongest Social Safety Nets
New research allows for easy comparisons of how states stack up based on a variety of social welfare and pro-labor policies, and also offers a look at economic outcomes in each place.
Disinformation May Be the New Normal, Election Officials Fear
Races for governor in New Jersey and Virginia this year could face election falsehoods.
The Potential Flaw in How Many Big City Police Officers are Assigned to Neighborhoods
A new study finds that getting more experienced officers into higher crime districts could have a number of upsides, including reduced violent crime rates.
A State Moves to Establish a Process for Revoking Police Officer Licenses
California is one of just four states without such a system in place. A bill that would change that is awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature.
Artificial intelligence can help highway departments find bats roosting under bridges
Bridge inspectors will test whether an AI-based screening tool can help identify and document the presence of bats with greater confidence.
States Use Hurricane Ida Damage to Push Infrastructure Bill
Governors of both parties are lobbying Congress to ensure resilience measures are included.
Supply of Antibody Drugs Could Drop in Some States as Feds Take Over Distribution
The Biden administration announced the new policy after a handful of states, most of them with low vaccination rates, accounted for nearly three-fourths of orders for the Covid-19 monoclonal antibody treatment.
Minnesota launches digital vaccination record
Using the Docket app, Minnesotans can access their immunization records to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
The Worker Shortages Plaguing the Public Sector
There are a variety of reasons New York is struggling to maintain essential services.
‘Love Your Block’ Grants Headed to Rural and Urban Cities
Each city will receive $100,000 and expert help from Cities of Service to quell the negative impact of abandoned and deteriorating properties.
States Embrace Vaccine Mandates Despite Potential Worker Exodus
“No one’s in panic mode here.”
Boston Will Elect Someone Other Than a White Man as Mayor for the First Time
Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George, both women of color, will advance to the two-person general mayoral election set for November 2.
The States Where Afghan Evacuees Will Resettle
Forty-six states will receive Afghan evacuees, including special immigrant visa holders who assisted the United States military.
A Pivotal Moment for States and Localities Electrifying Their Fleets
Technology breakthroughs, federal funding and grants are reducing barriers to going electric with government-owned vehicles.
State Lawmakers Push to Allow Residents to Contribute to Abortion Access Fund
A bill would allow New York residents to contribute on their tax returns, allocating money to nonprofit organizations that help women travel and pay for abortions.
States’ smartphone exposure notification apps get mixed reviews
While the apps improved the speed and reach of contact tracing, the Government Accountability Office found several challenges limiting app use and the ability of states and others to determine whether the apps were effective.
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