Nevada Plan to Let Tech Firms Form Local Governments is Scaled Back
Gov. Steve Sisolak’s revised proposal would create a bipartisan committee to study the controversial "innovation zone" concept.
State 529 Education Account Winning American Families’ Pandemic Savings
COMMENTARY | U.S. households are saving at an historic pace, and new and existing 529 savings accounts are up 14% year over year.
Florida Poised to Enact Digital Privacy Law
Privacy rights advocates say if the bill becomes law it will pressure Congress to pass federal legislation to ease the growing regulatory burden due to a patchwork of state laws.
A Plan to Excuse Students From School for Protests and Demonstrations
A proposal in Delaware would allow students one excused absence each school year to attend a “civic engagement activity.” If passed, it would be the nation’s first statewide guarantee, its sponsor said.
'Here I Am.' Meet Kendall Martinez-Wright, a Black-Puerto Rican Trans Woman Running for State Office Amid Record Numbers of Anti-Transgender Bills.
Martinez-Wright, the first transgender woman to run for the Missouri House of Representatives, says the her campaign is “about showcasing the true beauty of diversity.”
Washington State Sets 2030 Goal for Phasing Out Gas-Powered Cars
The measure, awaiting a signature from Gov. Jay Inslee, comes after California set a similar target.
Centralizing State IT Functions Gains Momentum
Connecticut is building an information technology organization within its government, joining a number of other states consolidating people, hardware and software to reduce costs and inefficiencies.
Western Governors Are Leading the Charge on Broadband
COMMENTARY | In states across the West, governors are taking action to expand broadband access, pushing for more flexible funding, better mapping and faster infrastructure deployment.
California Bill Would Give Fast Food Workers Sway Over Labor Standards
The proposal would create a first-of-its-kind panel where businesses, employees and the state would hash out the guidelines together.
Justice Department Defends Tax Mandate Provision in Covid Relief Bill
In a court filing, the department responded to a lawsuit filed by Ohio’s attorney general, who said the tax mandate was unconstitutional and encroached on his state’s financial decisions.
With New Tourism Campaign, Alaska Pleads ‘Don’t Forget About Us’
Alaska launched a national campaign to attract tourists back, offering free vaccinations at that state’s major airports as an incentive.
'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.
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