Is Sessions’ Dangling of 'Sanctuary City' Funding an Overstep?
The U.S. attorney general followed through on a threat he made in May, showing he’s willing to withhold millions of dollars meant for criminal justice initiatives if it means getting states and localities to enforce federal immigration law.
5 States Sign Up for National Public Safety Network
State governments have until mid-December to make final decisions on whether to opt-in to FirstNet.
Arkansas Tops Most Other States When It Comes to This Connectivity Metric
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP: Bulletproof glass for a Georgia city hall; Indianapolis revenge shootings; and a small town closes a big legal loophole in its municipal code.
Unexpected Hot-Air Balloon Incident Keeps Washington State DOT Busy
Near Seattle, there was an unusual feast for the eyes for those normally glued to the monotony of traffic camera footage.
Honolulu High-Rise Blaze Raises Questions About Fire Code Regulations
Officials said if the building had sprinklers, it’s likely no one would have died.
Our Problems With Human Trafficking Don't End With an Arrest
As we crack down on human trafficking in our country, state and local leaders need to review their assumptions and proactively collaborate, according to the head of the San Bernardino County, California, District Attorney's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit.
U.S. House Plan to Ax Police Hiring Program Rankles Mayors
COPS hiring grants provide money to law enforcement agencies to hire officers to assist with community policing activities.
New Orleans Mayor Responds to U.S. Senator’s Remarks About City’s ‘Huge Crime Problem’
U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, a Republican, said the city was “rapidly becoming the murder and armed robbery capital of the Western Hemisphere."
Nebraska Gears Up for ‘Last Stand’ Protests Opposing Keystone XL Pipeline
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Illinois treasurer sends governor a budget to-do list; Colorado lawmakers make mad dash to fix budget error; and Orlando seeks a poet laureate.
Southern Nevada Has a Plan to Predict the Likelihood of Traffic Incidents 2 Hours Early
“We’re coming to the point where we’re going to have smart cars on dumb roads,” WayCare's CEO said.
Drone Hobbyists Continue to Disrupt Firefighting
As of July 7, the number of U.S. firefighting operations that were disturbed by drones so far this year totaled 17, according to the National Interagency Fire Center, part of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
Man Arrested After Driving Into Ten Commandments Monument at Arkansas Capitol
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: State budget updates; N.Y.C. crippled by subway overcrowding; and N.C. GOP pursue impeachment.
How a Local Drug Diversion Program Is Trying to Break the Cycle of Addiction in Massachusetts
In a guest article, the district attorney in Essex County, Massachusetts, details a local effort to offer treatment on demand to non-violent offenders rather than prosecuting them.
Louisiana Gov. Warns Tropical Storm Will ‘Affect the Entire State’
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Maine prepares for partial state shutdown; Florida citrus canker payouts; and West Virginia governor acquiesces on state budget.
Deal Reached to Clean Up the East Coast’s Biggest Open-Air Drug Market
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Ky. fraud hotline raises concerns; Cuomo says “Amtrak must pay” for commuter mess; and Seattle leaders considering city income-tax plan.
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s Reaction to Shooting at Congressional Baseball Practice
"Now more than ever we have to put aside our differences and unite against cowardly violence," the mayor said.
A Maine Resident’s Vengeful City Hall Bedbug Attack
The notorious pests sometimes need no help finding their way into government offices.
Managing Risk in the U.S. City Facing the Most Danger From Urban Avalanches
If the conditions are right, snow and ice can rip a path of destruction in Juneau, Alaska. This spring, Route Fifty explored an avalanche that came down Mount Juneau, which could have hit a neighborhood if circumstances were different.
Campuses Are Not Equipped to Handle Sexual Assault; Local Law Enforcement Can Help
The Forsyth County, North Carolina, District Attorney’s office is working with the higher education community to dispel myths and protect victims.
Schumer: Trump Plan to Slash Anti-Terror Funds N.Y.C. Relies On ‘Makes Absolutely No Sense’
Also in our State and Local Memorial Day Weekend Digest: Near fisticuffs for lawmakers at the Texas State Capitol; Virginia may expand its DNA crime database; and Phoenix fixes its unenforceable lobbying rules.
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