State Lawmakers Seek to Close Marital Rape Prosecution Loopholes
Marital rape is technically illegal in all 50 states, but some have legal exemptions that make it difficult to prosecute offenders.
Six States to Craft Election Security Plans Through National Academy
The National Governors Association-sponsored policy academy will help officials from Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Minnesota, Nevada and Virginia devise communications and response plans to deploy if their election systems come under attack.
Paying Homeowners to Transform Yards Into Bee-Friendly Habitats
The "Lawns to Legumes" program, approved by legislators in Minnesota, will reimburse homeowners who plant wildflowers and other pollinator-friendly plants in their yards.
Florida Moves to Allow Teachers to Carry Guns
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Baltimore mayor resigns … New election machines in North Dakota … Marijuana lounges become legal in Las Vegas.
Many Officers Hired by New Police Departments After Misconduct Probes
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Developments in local and federal investigations into officials across the country … A bill banning sanctuary cities passes the Florida House … Federal judge says it is legal to sell fireworks on tribal land.
States Could See 'Unprecedented' Flooding
NOAA's spring outlook, issued Thursday, predicts a heightened flood risk, even as states in the Midwest are dealing with historic flooding.
Dangerous Winter Blast Puts Upper Midwest, Great Lakes in Deep Freeze
Polar vortex brings coldest temperatures to many areas in decades.
‘We Really, Really … Need You Not to Commit Any Crimes While It’s -10 Degrees Out’
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Conn. toll scofflaws owe big bucks to Mass. … pricey port upgrades in Anchorage … and challenges with Oakland’s vacant property tax.
State Lawmaker Seeks Relief for Those Struggling to Pay for Insulin
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Oklahoma teachers may see political payback … a measles outbreak in Pacific Northwest … and Maine waterfront property is losing value.
Setting the Tone for Their Tenures as Governors
A sampling of 5 inauguration speeches from the newly sworn-in governors of California, Minnesota, Nevada, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Minnesota’s ‘Remarkable Recovery From the Shambles’
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Mayoral memo on e-scooter geofencing … active-shooter kits for police … and improving Boston-area commuter rail.
Another City Adopts a $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage
Nearly one-third of workers in St. Paul, Minnesota will be seeing pay increases, eventually.
Finding Jobs for the Hard-to-Employ
In Minnesota, a training and hiring program is working on getting people into employment, including for the Hennepin County government.
Second Bloomberg Mayoral Initiative Is Its Most Diverse Yet
St. Paul, Minnesota’s first black mayor shared his biggest takeaways from the program opener.
Minnesota’s Largest Homeless Camp Is in a Race Against Colder Weather
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Outflanking New York state’s stubborn legislature … an independent auditing office for Mass. State Police … and L.A.’s new golden Gold tribute.
Feds Say Marketplace Will Expose Bad Colleges, But States Find It’s Not So Easy
Many states have come up with tools to help college students find out information about future earnings and debt, but they often rely on partial data that can limit their usefulness.
‘The Truth Will Come Out’ in Fisticuffs Incident at City Hall
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Surge in Ohio, Ky. HIV cases … Colo.’s pollination corridor … and Maine Gov. LePage digs in his heels.
Why States Worry That 'Association Health Plans' Will Be Magnets for Scam Artists
Some insurance regulators agitate for power to regulate plans to ensure consumers are protected.
To Curb Rising Health Insurance Costs, Some States Try 'Reinsurance Pools'
In its first year, Minnesota's reinsurance pool has performed even better than expected.
Mayor Has His Office Trained to Respond to Drug Overdoses
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Six months since Hurricane Harvey; a fatal stabbing in Mass. library; states legislatures with the most women; Penn State alcohol binge strains local ambulance response time; and S.F. ferries are stuffed to the gills.
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