State Government
'A Troubling Trend': Independent State Program Evaluation Under Attack
Without a vote, the legislative leadership in North Carolina closed the state’s program evaluation division. Experts say the growing power of legislative leaders presents an accelerating danger for transparent, publicly available evaluation.
The States that Make it Most Difficult to Vote
A report by the Center for Election Innovation and Research compares which states allow voters to cast absentee ballots by mail without an excuse and offer early in-person voting.
Could Online Sports Betting and Gambling Help Close State Budget Shortfalls?
COMMENTARY | Taxes on online betting and gambling can help government leaders boost their budgets and create sustainable economic growth.
Nation Has Georgia on Its Mind, but Many States Are Making Voting Easier
Efforts are underway in a number of states to expand voting by mail, early voting and voter registration.
Legal Challenges Mount Against Tax Cut Prohibition in Covid Relief Law
Confusion over the tax mandate embedded in the $350 billion direct aid program for states and localities led Kentucky and Tennessee to file suit.
GOP Governors Take Action to Block Covid ‘Vaccine Passports’
The Biden administration is making clear it is not planning to pursue a federal proof-of-vaccination program.
Are Plastic Driver's Licenses Headed For the Dumpster?
Utah is one of nearly two dozen states exploring digital driver’s licenses, stored on smartphones, that state officials say come with enhanced privacy and control.
Public Sector Jobs Up in March, But Still Far Below Pre-Covid Levels
Education employment in particular saw strong growth.
Grading State Budget Practices at a Turbulent Time
The Volcker Alliance’s latest state budget report cards come as the pandemic has tested public finances and as historic sums of federal aid flow toward states and localities.
Bestiality is Legal in Four States. Two Are Trying to Change That.
Lawmakers in Hawaii and Wyoming have proposed measures to formally outlaw sexual abuse of animals, a crime that animal rights advocates say is often hidden in plain sight.
The Clock is Ticking to Deploy Rapid Antigen Tests Before They Expire: A Practical Guide for States and Partners
COMMENTARY | Covid-19 rapid tests can return results within minutes. To save millions of unused rapid tests nationwide from expiring, there are several strategies states can employ to expand crucial testing efforts.
Connecticut Using Canvassing, ‘Virtual House Parties’ to Coax Black and Latino Residents to Get the Covid-19 Vaccine
The $2.9 million initiative funded by the federal government will focus on knocking on doors through Labor Day to boost vaccination rates among these groups.
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