In Rural Utah, Preventing Suicide Means Meeting Gun Owners Where They Are
Suicide by gun is a particular problem in Utah: the rate in rural areas is double that in urban areas.
When a Cougar Comes to Town
There have been reports of a big cat lurking in Washington’s capital city. A state agency is looking into the sightings.
The Right to Bear Nunchucks
Arizona residents can legally possess nunchucks, now that a new state law has gone into effect.
Ohio Governor Wants to Fix 'Flaw' in Gun Background Check Reporting
Under Gov. Mike DeWine's proposal, state law enforcement agencies would be required to report open warrants and domestic violence convictions to federal authorities for inclusion in the gun background check system.
Facebook Expands Tool That Lets Local Governments Send Alerts
The system will offer authorities a way to send targeted notifications about emergencies and other issues to residents.
City Sued Over Sidewalk Accessibility for People With Disabilities
The plaintiffs in the case want Philadelphia to take steps to upgrade ramps and cut down on obstructions.
Appeals Court Sides with Texas in Criminal Background Check Case
Texas, which does not allow felons to be hired for certain state jobs, had sued the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over guidance that advised employers to curtail use of criminal background checks.
'Do Something!': Republican-led States Grapple with Responses to Mass Shootings
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he’d be open to discussing gun control proposals, while Texas Gov. Greg Abbott emphasized the need to address mental health issues.
White-Nationalist Terrorism Must Be Stopped
COMMENTARY | Conservatives have not been afraid to confront extremism in our world, and we must not be afraid to confront terrorism here at home.
When Fear of Deportation Keeps Families From Help After a Shooting
In the aftermath of the El Paso killings, some undocumented immigrants reportedly were too afraid to seek care or help locating their relatives.
Two Mayors on the Mass Shootings in Dayton and El Paso
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | No more disposable water bottles in San Francisco airport … Challenging new voting law in Florida … A hold on Puerto Rico’s disaster money.
Almost Half of State Supreme Courts Have Only White Judges, Report Finds
In many states, the highest court lacks diversity. Thirteen supreme courts have never had a person of color serve on the bench, according to the Brennan Center for Justice.
Local Officials Want Feds to Scrap Policy Blocking People in Jail From Medicaid
A federal law can lead to breaks in health care benefits for those awaiting trial. Counties and sheriffs plan to lobby for this to be changed.
These Police Can't Use Radar and Changing That Could Be an Uphill Battle
Pennsylvania is the only state in the country where local police departments can't use speed-detecting radar. Multiple bills aim to give them access.
Supreme Court Upholds Right of States and Federal Government to Prosecute for Same Crime
The 7-2 ruling affirms an exception to “double jeopardy” protections, finding that states and the federal government are “separate sovereigns” with the ability to prosecute an individual for the same offense.
The Fight to Recruit and Retain Paramedics
The EMT shortage is difficult to quantify, but agency officials agree it's an issue across the country.
A Statewide Safety System for Students
Middle and high-school students in North Carolina can anonymously report safety tips by app in the coming school year as part of a partnership between the state and nonprofit Sandy Hook Promise.
Virginia Governor to Call a Special Session to Address Gun Violence
Following the death of 12 people in a Virginia Beach mass shooting, the Virginia governor will reintroduce a package of gun control bills rejected by lawmakers this year.
Out of Order: Schools Quash Delivery Food Trend
Citing security and nuisance concerns, school districts from California to Delaware are cracking down on students ordering up lunch on UberEats or other apps.
As Virginia Beach Deals with a Mass Shooting, San Bernardino Offers Lessons
The California county lost 13 employees in a terrorist attack in 2015. Earlier this year, officials released reports about how they responded to the challenges they faced.
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