Putting Hybrid IT Blind Spots in the Rearview Mirror
There might be potholes along the way but state and local agencies have the ability to steer clear of them.
The State and Local Regulatory Predicament Middle-Market Companies Face
In a survey, many company executives find complex regulations manageable, but that doesn't mean government agencies can't make their lives easier to encourage economic development.
Flooding Adds to Louisiana’s Budget Woes; SE Colo. Struggles With Opioid Abuse
Also in our State and Local Weekend News Digest: Southern California evacuees get all clear to return home; Chattanooga’s volunteer reserve police officer program; and Sioux Falls removes a public art sculpture.
Christie’s Big Move on N.J. Transportation Funding; Texas Court Strikes Down City’s Plastic Bag Ban
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Maine’s proposal to revise mining rules; N.Y.C. infrastructure guessing game; homeless shelter quandary in Salt Lake City
Decried as Unfair, Taxes on Groceries Persist in Some States
A sales tax on groceries disproportionately hits the poor, but the states that have one rely on it as a steady source of revenue.
Missouri Policy Shows Way to Safely Reducing Probation and Parole Populations
The policy aims to reduce officer caseloads so resources can be directed at those most at risk of re-offending.
A Shortage in the Nation's Maternal Health Care
Dramatic changes are needed to ensure that the medical needs of American women are met.
Is It Possible to Improve Civility in U.S. Politics?
The National Institute for Civil Discourse is paying special attention to state legislatures as it seeks to knock toxicity out of campaigns and policy debates.
With Push From Adoptees, States Open Access to Birth Records
A number of states have passed laws giving adult adoptees access to their original, sealed birth certificates.
Three Government Strategies for Digital Velocity
By developing far-sighted thinking that strategically engages new technologies and puts citizens’ needs first, government can choose appropriate technologies for solutions targeted at delivering a high-impact citizen experience.
Are Animal Hoarders Criminals?
Reports of animal hoarding are on the rise, leaving states and localities deciding whether to prosecute or deal with the underlying mental problem that leads to it.
Cost to Fix U.S. Waterworks Will Flow to State and Local Level, Experts Say
“There is nobody outside that’s going to pay for this and not expect to be paid back,” said one panelist at the National Conference of State Legislatures' summit.
Where States Get Their Money
INFOGRAPHIC: A breakdown of each state's major revenue sources.
As Technology Evolves, Public Disclosure Gets More Complex for State Legislatures
“The lines are getting more and more blurred as we move forward,” one state technology official said during a panel discussion at the NCSL summit in Chicago.
Route Fifty Roadmap: What’s Next for New Hampshire’s Executive Council?
The five members of this unique state body often wield more power than the governor. And that can sometimes cause headaches in America’s most democratic system of government.
More States Lift Welfare Restrictions for Drug Felons
Changes reflect a growing consensus that helping people when they are released from prison can increase the chances that they don’t end up going back.
Florida Wildlife Agency: Don’t Paint Turtles or Tortoises
Authorities are trying to discourage people from engaging in a practice that is harmful to the shelled reptiles, and can be illegal under Florida state law.
Shrinking Small Towns See Hope in Refugees
Some small cities and towns across the country see the new arrivals as a way to boost shrinking populations and improve sagging economies.
Watch Utah Highway Workers Blast Away Bridge Concrete With High Pressure Water
Hydro-demolition is being used on a roadway rehabilitation project on Interstate 215, near Salt Lake City. Here's how it works.
Pennsylvania, Illinois Budget Fights Hold Lessons for Other States
Does protecting critical services from harm prolong budget fights?
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