Why North Carolina Judges Can Still Refuse to Perform Same-Sex Marriages
Decisions in dueling lawsuits suggest the religious exemption law will be hard to overturn in the courts.
Examining California's Pension Gap
It was a deal that wasn’t supposed to cost taxpayers an extra dime. Now the state’s annual tab is in the billions, and the cost keeps climbing.
State Cyber Officials Say Governors Are Paying More Attention to Them
Lack of funding to handle potential security threats remains a top concern, according to a biennial survey from NASCIO and Deloitte.
A Simple, Potent Overhaul for 'Motor Voter'
Most states offer people the opportunity to register to vote when they apply for a driver’s license, but California and other states with automatic registration just go ahead and do it for them.
For State CIOs, the Time Has Come to Be Agile
“Waterfall has led us into a lot of wasted time and effort,” says Maryland’s state chief information officer, David Garcia.
A New Push to Clamp Down on the Wage Gap in Cities, States
In 2015, the median income for women in the U.S. rose from 79 to 80 percent of what men earn.
Tricky Terrain Faced by State Chief Information Officers Highlighted in New Report
“They really kind of are the unsung heroes of government transformation,” says one industry expert.
'Pay-for-Performance' Aims to Save Money on High Drug Prices
Tying the price of drugs to how well they perform may be a way for states to control rising Medicaid costs.
Navigator Award Finalist: Jennifer Saha and Team, CompTIA
Engaging vendors to reverse the trend of waning procurement in many states.
Despite Governors’ Protests, Syrian Refugees Settle Across the U.S.
There is little governors have been able to do to stop the flow of Syrian refugees—and only a few states are still trying.
Tax Incentive Evaluation in 2016—in Law and Practice
Studies help states improve economic effectiveness.
Anybody Can Test a Driverless Car in Pennsylvania
As long as there’s a licensed human sitting in the driver’s seat, you don’t need a special permit for your vehicle to drive itself.
Gov. Jerry Brown Vetoes “Tampon Tax” Bill
According to the governor, California can’t afford new tax breaks while its budget remains “precariously balanced.”
Sluggish Chinese Economy, Brexit Bite Tourism States
Taxing tourists is a time-honored revenue-raiser for states, but international events may keep many foreigners—and their money —away during the next few years.
Express Lanes Have a Popularity Problem
The lanes have been so popular with drivers that states are having trouble keeping them from getting congested.
Route Fifty Roadmap: Exploring Wisconsin’s State Capitol Building
The Badger State’s current seat of government was born out of a mixture of disaster, bad luck and hubris.
Is No-Fault Auto Insurance to Blame for High Rates, Fraud?
A dozen states still have no-fault auto insurance laws, which critics blame for high premiums and fraud.
Connecticut's School System is So Bad, a Judge Has Declared the Whole Thing Unconstitutional
The judge ordered Connecticut officials to have plans ready for a top-to-bottom overhaul of the state’s education system within the next six months.
As School Starts, More States Focus on Native American Students
Strong Native American language and culture programs in schools have been found to lower attrition, enhance student-teacher relations and improve attendance.
Exploring New Strategies for Criminal Justice System Reform
Since states play a leading role in corrections, governors have an opportunity to promote positive change throughout the criminal-justice system.
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