Virginia Governor Issues Cyber Challenge for Students
“It is important that students are being introduced to in-demand sectors like cybersecurity to spark interest in the field and prepare them for success in the new Virginia economy," according to Terry McAuliffe.
Taking Risks and Breaking Routines With a California IT Project
“We knew that the status quo would possibly provide a costly, unsatisfactory project that failed everyone,” says the secretary of the California Government Operations Agency.
Despite Slow Growth, Tax Revenue Has Recovered in 31 States
But the national trend masks how widely recovery has varied across the states.
Robocalls Jam MNsure Call Center; Alabama Gov.: ‘Our Education System Sucks!’
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Demolition begins on plutonium facility; more layoffs in Maine’s paper industry; Washington county tracks down unlicensed pet owners.
Why More Grandparents Are Raising Children
In 2005, 2.5 million children were living with grandparents who were responsible for their care. By 2015, that number had risen to 2.9 million.
Navigator Award Finalists: Reshma Khatkhate and Team, Mississippi Department of Human Services
Cutting down waste and serving the most needy citizens.
Jerry Brown's California Pension Reforms Have Done Little to Rein in Costs
The governor pushed for sweeping action in 2011 to close a funding gap and ease the burden on taxpayers. Then lawmakers blocked his most ambitious ideas.
States Move to Encourage More Addiction Counseling
In a worsening opioid epidemic, a few states are changing Medicaid rules to encourage treatment centers to provide more counseling with addiction medications.
Colorado’s Connected Vehicle Plan to Make a Ski-Country Highway Safer
“This project will answer a lot of questions we need to answer in order to show people how this can be done,” says Tom Gebhardt, president of Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America.
New Mexico Is Using ‘Behavioral Nudges’ to Help Curb Unemployment Benefit Overpayments
A brief from The Pew Charitable Trusts indicates the approach has been successful.
When Can State Tax Dollars Go to Church-Run Programs?
The U.S. Supreme Court could put states in the position of spending public money for services provided by churches or other religious organizations despite their own constitutional bans on the practice.
Why Porn Stars Hate California’s Ballot Initiative to Protect Their Safety on Sets
This November, voters will weigh a statewide proposition about condoms and worker rights.
Navigator Award Finalists: Scott Mayers and Team, Louisiana Secretary of State IT Division
Simplifying and streamlining the process to get a business up and running.
State Financial Disclosure Antiquated, Inaccessible
The personal financial holdings of candidates for state office and elected officials are often vague and hard to get.
Michigan GOP Takes to Social Media to Offer Up Lead Poisoning Prevention Tips
In an episode that seems straight out of The Onion, Gov. Snyder and Lt. Gov. Calley offer up suggestions on lead contamination.
How Teletherapy Addresses Mental Health Needs
Amid a shortage of mental health providers, states are increasingly turning to telemedicine to meet the urgent need for drug addiction treatment and other behavioral health counseling.
The Complex Realities of Medical Marijuana Legalization in Ohio
Without the infrastructure to grow, test, process or dispense medical marijuana, it could take up to two years for patients to be able to use it legally.
Navigator Award Finalist: Mike McKee, Materials Engineer, Idaho Transportation Department, District 6
Demonstrating the value of 3-D and 4-D modeling in civil engineering.
Iowa Gov. Up for Raising Minimum Wage; Wyoming's Record-Low Local Revenue Capacity
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Expanding Baltimore's Howard Street Tunnel; a Michigan county bribery scandal; Dakota Access Pipeline arrests questioned.
As Rural America Ages, Volunteers Give a Hand
Volunteers in the graying states are helping seniors remain in their homes.
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