Could a Few State Legislatures Choose the Next President?
COMMENTARY | Recent media reports indicate that Trump’s campaign is considering asking some of the 29 state legislatures with Republican majorities to depart from current practice in choosing their Electoral College delegates.
Iowa Relaxes Quarantine Policy Against CDC Guidance—But It Depends on Masks
Iowa students, teachers and business employees will no longer be asked to quarantine after coming in contact with people later diagnosed with coronavirus, but only if everybody wore masks.
'None of Us Are Immune': Growing Number of Elected Officials Diagnosed With Covid-19
In March, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez was the first prominent elected official to receive a positive test result for the coronavirus. Dozens have followed since then.
Black Women Legislators Are Rare in Statehouses. This Could Be the Solution.
Statehouses are predominantly White and male-led. One PAC in Washington state wants to change that—and be the model for other legislatures.
The Insurance Industry Can Help States Act on Climate Change
COMMENTARY | States looking to act on climate change should consider partnering with the industry.
Pandemic Drives Delaware to Pinpoint Internet Connectivity Speeds
The coronavirus pandemic has shown a spotlight on the digital divide and Delaware is hoping to gather more precise data on broadband deserts and connection speeds to help guide its broadband expansion plan.
Tennessee Reduces Improper Unemployment Payments through Data and Determination
COMMENTARY | The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development implemented technology solutions to help mitigate improper unemployment insurance payouts.
Court Ruling Clears Way for Ranked-Choice Voting in Presidential Contest in Maine
The state would become the first to allow for the voting method in a presidential election.
Michigan Residents Urged to Stay Indoors to Avoid Deadly Mosquito-Borne Illness
Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been confirmed in 22 horses and is suspected in at least one human in Michigan. The disease, transmitted by mosquito bite, kills a third of people it sickens.
Concerned About Mail-In Voting? Maybe a Virtual Assistant Can Help.
Idaho is using IBM's virtual assistant platform to answer common questions about mail-in voting, a technology available for free in the lead-up to the presidential election.
One-Night Stays at Short-Term Rentals Won't Be Allowed on Vrbo in Arizona
Vrbo announced that the new policy to discourage parties, a month after Airbnb announced its own global pan on parties at its rental properties.
States Sue EPA Over Chesapeake Bay Pollution Reduction Plans
A group of states say New York and Pennsylvania are not doing enough to reduce water pollution and arguing the federal government is letting them get away with it.
Governors Plead with Congress for Help as Senate Rejects Skinny Relief Bill
As Democratic governors testified before the House Committee on Financial Services, the Senate rejected a pared-back coronavirus relief proposal.
Michigan Mulls Eliminating License Plate Registration Tags
The proposal would save the state roughly $500,000 in postage and printing costs, but the measure might require expensive technology investments.
Altered Mindsets: Marijuana Is Making Its Mark on Ballots in Red States
Five of the six states where voters this fall will consider whether to legalize recreational or medical marijuana lean conservative.
Lawmakers Consider Staffing Mandates to Reduce Stress and Burnout for Nurses
More than two-thirds of state lawmakers in New York have signed onto a bill that would require nurse-to-patient ratios, which supporters say would reduce burnout and improve medical outcomes for patients.
Roadkill Dropped During Coronavirus Shutdowns, Study Found
The study, which found a 58% decrease in mountain lions killed by cars, examined crash reports involving large animals and traffic patterns in three states.
Cuomo, Union Leaders Call on Congress to Provide New York $59 Billion in Aid
They say the state and its local governments are in an “impossible financial situation” because of the financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
States and Counties Mandate Covid-19 Testing for Farm Workers
A handful of states and counties are requiring Covid-19 testing for farm and food-processing workers after several clusters of positive cases were traced back to agricultural facilities.
Fearing Delays and Chaos, Swing States Weigh Early Counting of Mail-In Ballots
Some states, including Michigan and Pennsylvania, prohibit processing absentee ballots until Election Day. Right now, leaders are considering changing that to avoid long delays about the results of the November election.
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