Chicago Mayor Asks People to Stay Home, but Doesn’t Issue Order
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Republican Arizona AG says no evidence of election fraud in state … Florida news reports raise questions about intentional spoiler candidates … Louisville newspaper accuses city of lying about police public records.
Cities Declared Racism a Public Health Crisis. What Now?
This summer, many local governments approved resolutions declaring racism to be a public health crisis. Why now? And what comes next?
Texas AG Says He Won’t Resign After Staff Accuse Him of Bribery and Other Wrongdoing
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Thousands of kids in Miami-Dade return to classrooms … Maine’s marijuana industry expected to get off to a sputtering start … de Blasio, Cuomo at odds over shutdown orders in some New York City neighborhoods.
Poll: Over Half of Households in America's Biggest Cities Dealing With Financial Difficulties
Budget problems, which have coincided with the coronavirus pandemic, are especially acute for Black and Latino residents.
Chicago Police Will Monitor Social Media in Response to Looting
"Social media platforms have repeatedly been used to organize large groups of people to engage in illegal activity," said Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Chicago Leaders Condemn Looting As ‘Brazen and Extensive Criminal Destruction’
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | A judge sides with California in lawsuit about new gig worker law … New York lawmakers to probe storm power outages … Texas AG says state legislature likely needs to decide about moving a statue of a former Texas A&M University president and Confederate general.
Four Perspectives on the Christopher Columbus Statues
When Chicago removed two statues last week, it did so in the middle of the night without public announcement. What does that mean for communities invested in the decision making process?
As Moratoriums End and Bills Come Due, Cities Offer Utility Relief
Many residents are struggling to pay utility bills during the pandemic, dealing with escalating balances. But local relief programs aren't designed to help everybody.
California Child Care Providers Struggling, With Some on the Financial Brink
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Missouri AG intervenes in local gun case … New York Assembly passes bill to protect undocumented immigrants … Shooting in Chicago leaves 15 wounded.
Opioid Overdoses Keep Surging in Chicago, Killing Black People on the West Side
Half of Cook County’s confirmed opioid-related deaths have been among Black residents, even though they make up less than a quarter of the county’s population. Officials warn that the coronavirus pandemic has overshadowed the crisis.
Hoping to Spur Participation, City Unleashes the Census Cowboy
The "census cowboy" will ride on horseback to 10 neighborhoods in Chicago with the lowest participation rates in the federal census, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said this week.
Millions of Homeowners Who Need Flood Insurance Don’t Know It—Thanks to FEMA
It is FEMA’s job to warn homeowners about major flood risks, but its approach is notoriously limited. In Cook County alone, researchers found about six times as many properties in danger as FEMA estimated. Look up your address with a new tool.
Know a Teen Who Needs a Summer Job? Covid-19 Response Is Hiring.
Officials in several states are expanding existing seasonal job programs to include new opportunities to help with government-led coronavirus response efforts.
Black Homeowners Pay More Than ‘Fair Share’ in Property Taxes
Many tax assessors still routinely saddle Black and minority residents with property tax bills that are too high given the value of their homes.
One City Considers Creating a Reparations Commission
In Chicago, the city council is discussing a measure that would create a group to investigate ways the city could redress systemic racism.
Senior Citizens in Subsidized Housing Have Been Dying Alone at Home, Unnoticed Because of Coronavirus Distancing
The patchwork system of well-being checks in some of Chicago’s public and subsidized housing was not enough to prevent deaths in heartbreaking circumstances.
A City Looks to Expand Its Virus Tracing Workforce in Distressed Neighborhoods
Chicago is one of the latest jurisdictions around the U.S. seeking to beef up its contact tracing program. Experts say it’s a key step towards reopening the economy.
Chicago Is Making the Case for Releasing Pregnant Inmates
Women in jail typically have limited prenatal support and return to custody soon after giving birth. One program is testing a different approach.
Cities and States Look to Tap More Tax Revenue From Expensive Real Estate Sales
“It basically allows for luxury housing to pay for affordable housing,” said a Boston city council member describing a "transfer" tax proposal there.
Chicago Mayor Wants an Exception to Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Louisiana governor election results … New York to consider commercial rent controls … Shooting in California high school.
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