Driver’s Ed for Parents? Some States Say They Need It
Some states are requiring parents of teens to take a class before their children can get a driver’s license, a move applauded by safety experts but opposed by some legislators.
Tropical System Headed to Gulf Coast Prompts Hurricane Watch and Flooding Concerns
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Oregon wildfires grow; 1.5 million gallons of raw sewage flood repair trench in a Detroit suburb; and Baltimore mayor’s good government book club pick.
What to Expect When You’re a Mayor Expecting Trump
“I did not feel that it was the right time to do this. It’s too close after Charlottesville,” said Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, who urged the president to delay Tuesday evening’s planned rally.
Ambush Attack at Ohio Courthouse Raises More Security Concerns
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Oklahoma’s teacher shortage worsens; Virginia governor announces big budget surplus; and Miami Beach bolsters security following attacks in Europe.
Using GIS Mapping for On-the-Ground Situational Awareness During the Eclipse
A massive influx of visitors to places along the “path of totality” is a public safety challenge and operational challenge.
Mayors Join With the Anti-Defamation League in Effort to Combat White Supremacy
Mayors say Charlottesville was a “clarion call to create stronger cultures of kindness and compassion in all of our communities.”
Deadline Looms for Nation’s Broadband Network for First Responders
Although each state has unique issues they wish to see addressed, there are some common challenges affecting all states that require clarification and should be resolved before the release of the final state plans.
Baltimore Mayor’s Advice for Removing Confederate Monuments: ‘Do It Quietly and Quickly’
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Health disparities in Houston; Michigan state worker retirees worry about public records request; and Milwaukee builds notable water tech sector.
Could Police Have Prevented Bloodshed in Charlottesville?
Neo-Nazis and counter-protesters alike think that local and state police should have done a better job keeping violence from breaking out over the weekend.
Charlottesville Mayor Says of Trump: ‘When You Dance With the Devil ... the Devil Changes You’
STATE AND LOCAL WEEKEND ROUNDUP | ‘Budget deferrals and other government legerdemain’ in Texas; Lexington, Ky. mayor wants to relocate Confederate statues; and Minnesota's renovated State Capitol officially reopens.
Va. Gov. Tells White Supremacists and Neo-Nazis to ‘Go Home’ After Terror Attack
Having declared a state of emergency already, Terry McAuliffe and local officials were left wrestling with three deaths and a president reluctant to blame those responsible.
Philadelphia Seeks a Cross-Sector Solution to Gun Violence
Recognizing federal and state policies are beyond their control, local officials want the City of Brotherly Love to become a national model for reducing firearm-related crimes.
Solar Eclipse Could Create Once-in-a-Lifetime Road Hazards
Millions of people from coast to coast are expected to travel to see the Aug. 21 solar eclipse. Officials are worried about distracted drivers and massive traffic jams.
It’s a Race Against Time to Repair a Vulnerable Dam in California
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Mayor goes undercover as a homeless man; Pennsylvania's feeble fiscal reserves; and Tulsa caught off-guard by F-2 tornado.
Can Congress Bring the National Flood Insurance Program Above Water?
The debate over too-low premiums and repetitive payouts grinds on, even as the thunderheads roll in and the water levels rise.
How More Cities Are Trying to Better Manage Their Nighttime Economies
As Orlando gets its first “bar czar,” other cities focus on balancing quality-of-life issues with supporting businesses that thrive after sundown.
EPA Program to Clean Up Toxic Sites Gets Attention on Capitol Hill
President Trump has proposed slashing the Superfund program. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt says he wants to make it a priority. Congress is taking a look at it, too.
The Very Real Dangers of Building in the Wildland-Urban Interface
In central Oregon, the city of Bend and Deschutes County are no strangers to big wildfires. But building more fire-resilient communities isn’t always easy.
Trump's Vision of Lawless Order
The president suggests he sees the rule of law as an impediment to getting tough on crime.
Commentary: America’s Juvenile Justice System Is Appropriately Balanced
Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom argues “major reforms are not needed" in our approach to charging and convicting juveniles.
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