Rhode Island Scrambles to Fix Error-Riddled Tourism Promo; Critical Flaw for Driverless Cars
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Montana’s feisty AG; Alabama governor’s scandal again makes headlines; and Minnesota professors want more privacy.
Efforts to Streamline State Purchasing Systems Should be Encouraged
What can states do to modernize the way they buy goods and services? Here are the recommendations and best practices from the National Association of State Procurement Officials.
Virginia’s New IT Procurement Vehicle Paves the Way for the ‘Internet of Things’
Agency flexibility from the state to local levels is key to adopting new technologies and attracting a younger workforce, says Verizon’s Maggie Hallbach.
Chicago State University Close to Shutting Down; Florida’s Heroin Crisis Epicenter
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Colorado’s sexting legislation; Honolulu’s loud electronic restroom warnings; Hartford’s troubled finances.
As Session Nears End, Budget Agreement Eludes Kentucky Lawmakers
New proposals emerged from House Democrats and Senate Republicans on Tuesday, as the governor and the House speaker exchanged barbs.
The Money in Recycling Has Vanished; What Do States, Cities Do Now?
A drop in global commodity prices is forcing states and cities to re-examine their recycling programs and goals.
Ky. State Official’s Firing Follows Warning of Potential Violence; Buying One-Way Bus Tickets for Homeless
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: A special budget session in North Dakota; Minneapolis’ municipal drinking water taproom; a stolen flying saucer in New Mexico found.
How Medicaid Programs Tackle Prescription Drug Abuse
States can inform federal efforts.
State DOTs Are Turning to Drones for Bridge Inspections and Other Work
The agencies see unmanned aircraft as a way to save money and curb risks, according to new information from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
Georgia Gov. Will Veto ‘Religious Liberty’ Bill; Indicted Texas Mayor Has Big Election Dreams
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Alaska volcano erupts; Ohio mayor’s strange dispute with neighbor; and Chicago aldermen vs. Mayor Emanuel.
Border States Spend to Root Out Smuggling
Although the influx of undocumented Mexican immigrants has subsided, states along the Southwest border face other security issues.
Deal Reached in California on $15 Minimum Wage Plan; Mt. Rushmore’s GPS Problem
In our State and Local News Digest: New map of radioactive material near an underground landfill fire near St. Louis; an Indiana city wants to reclaim a machine gun stolen it says John Dillinger stole in 1933; and Atlantic City's future casino footprint.
Seen and Heard: Bus Surveillance Stirs Controversy
Privacy advocates and civil libertarians, say the ability of government to listen in on conversations on public transit is more intrusive than simply being captured on video in a bank or store.
Watch a House-Sized Boulder Get Blown Up in Idaho
Destroying the rock was part of Idaho DOT’s effort to clear a remote roadway buried last month by a landslide.
Why Marijuana Businesses Still Can’t Get Bank Accounts
As more states prepare to legalize medical and recreational marijuana, they’re also preparing for the expansion of a cash-based market.
How Closely Are State Economies Tied to Federal Spending?
The importance of federal funds varies by state and expenditure category.
State and Local Daily Digest: Did Ore. Occupiers Disturb Tribal Relics Digging Latrine?; N.C. Lawmakers Target LGBT Ordinance
Also in our news roundup: Atlantic City’s mayor warns of government shutdown; Austin’s trees worth $16 billion; and Colorado hunters pretty in pink.
Mich. Municipal League: State Is ‘Strategically Disinvesting in Our Communities Right Now’
One fiscally distressed city says it is “just one step away from becoming a Flint and a Detroit.”
State and Local Daily Digest: Bat Feces, Mold Prompt Fla. State Worker Lawsuit; N.Y. Fantasy Sports Settlement
Also in our news roundup: Colorado's legal marijuana laws stand, for now; a Wisconsin agency considers banning alcohol at its shooting ranges; and will Michigan pay for county response to Flint's water crisis?
State and Local Weekend Digest; W.Va. Agency at War With Itself; Questions About Calif. Bullet Train
Also in our news roundup: Florida environmental disaster; New York City's self-cleaning toilets; and Texas' big spending on football.
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