State Government
Mental Health Crisis Teams Aren’t Just for Cities Anymore
In many cities, social workers and counselors are responding to mental health emergencies that used to be solely handled by police. That approach is spreading to rural areas even though mental health professionals are scarcer and travel distances are longer.
This Year's Hottest Contests to Control State Legislatures
Democrats hope concerns about abortion access will bolster their chances to retake key chambers. But Republicans say President Biden's flagging poll numbers will give GOP candidates an edge.
States Take on PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ With Bans, Lawsuits
Rising awareness has prompted action in more than two dozen states.
Pandemic Prompts More States to Mandate Paid Sick Leave
Seventeen states now have mandatory paid sick leave laws.
As State Institutions Close, Families of Longtime Residents Face Agonizing Choices
Iowa, under federal pressure to improve care for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, is set to join 45 other states that have closed most or all of their state institutions for such residents.
States Should Crack Down on Bogus Online Reviews, Advocates Say
They’re pushing for tougher enforcement efforts, along with stronger protections against lawsuits for consumers who post negative reviews for businesses on sites like Yelp.
New York Legislative Staffers Optimistic About Union
After going public with their campaign in July, organizers say momentum has continued to grow.
Medicaid Program Expands Funding for Seniors and People with Disabilities, but its Future Remains Uncertain
Medicaid's Money Follows the Person has allowed over 90,000 people with disabilities and seniors to move out of nursing homes and back into their communities. But Congress still won’t make the funding permanent.
Inflation Pushes Minimum Wages Higher in Some States
Minimum wages will increase in 13 states and Washington, D.C., next year due to inflation.
Lax State Data Privacy Rules May Expose Consumer Location Information
With states now free to enforce their own data privacy laws, regulators are on the lookout for mobile carriers sharing users' sensitive location details.
Republicans Running for Statehouse Seats Sharpen Attacks on Public Education
The strategy, which helped propel Republican Glenn Youngkin into the governor's office in Virginia, is playing out in the blue and purple states that Republicans hope to flip this election cycle.
Interstate Cyber Command Center Expands to 10 States
Fhe Joint-Cybersecurity Operations Command Center aims to include 30% of states by year’s end.
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