Paying Homeowners to Transform Yards Into Bee-Friendly Habitats
The "Lawns to Legumes" program, approved by legislators in Minnesota, will reimburse homeowners who plant wildflowers and other pollinator-friendly plants in their yards.
A State Forges Ahead With a Controversial Plan to Control Pension Costs
Public employee unions have decried the pension measure as unfair, but Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and others have framed it as a needed step to ease the strain on government finances.
This State May Allow Restaurants to Accept Food Stamp Benefits
A bill awaiting the governor's signature in Illinois would give some SNAP recipients the option to use their benefits at restaurants and to purchase hot prepared food at grocery stores.
Federal Judge is Latest to Toss Lawsuit Seeking Union Fee Refunds
Across the country, unions have been able to argue they were following laws in place when they were collecting "agency" and "fair-share" fees, prior to a 2018 Supreme Court ruling.
Nevada Governor Vetoes Popular Vote Effort
The bill would have directed Nevada's six electoral college votes to the winner of the national popular vote in presidential elections.
State Lowers Degree Requirements for Child Welfare Case Workers
The move in Oregon comes amid concerns about workforce diversity and recruiting and retaining employees.
State Prohibits Schools From Using Native American Mascots
Maine became the first state in the country to outright ban schools from using Native American mascots and imagery, though other states have passed similar, less strict measures.
Sniff, Sit, Play: Using Dogs to Detect Invasive Species
Puddles, a 2-year-old Jack Russell mix, is helping Fish and Wildlife officials in Washington state prevent the spread of invasive species of mussels.
Investigation Fails to Determine if Virginia Governor Was in Racist Photo
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Arizona prison whistleblower asks for more transparency … Idaho cuts one-third of its administrative code … California takes action on homelessness.
Neighbors Suing Over Pig Fumes Spur 'Right-to-Farm' Push
At least nine states have enacted or considered a “right to farm” this year.
Rapid Opioid Cutoff Is Risky Too, Feds Warn
Two federal agencies caution doctors not to taper high-dose pain patients too quickly.
How to Change Policy Without Politicians
As Arkansas politics becomes more conservative, voters are using the ballot for progressive ends.
Legislation Would Restore the Tax Break for Bonds Used to Refinance State and Local Debt
U.S. House lawmakers reintroduced a bill dealing with the issue this week.
The New Abortion Bills Are a Dare
State legislators in Alabama and Georgia know that abortion bans will likely be overturned in lower courts. They are aiming higher.
As Congress Mulls Retirement Savings Shortfalls, New State Programs Get Attention
Initiatives in Oregon and other states are targeting people without employer-sponsored retirement plans.
The Best—and Worst—States to Live In
Washington ranks first in U.S. News & World Report's annual "Best States" rankings, while Louisiana took last place for the third consecutive year.
Proposal in Oregon Would Allow Farmers to Sue GMO Patent Holders for Contamination
So-called "GMO contamination" occurs when genetically modified plants come into contact with non-GMO or organic crops, usually through cross-pollination.
Behind the Movement to Kick Chicago Out of Illinois
Many rural, often conservative, residents of large Democratic-controlled states are pushing to create their own states.
States Can’t Be Sued in Other States’ Courts, Supreme Court Rules
The divided court ruling overturns a four decade old legal precedent.
The Sounds of State Parks—on Spotify
Michigan's tourism arm will drop an album this month of ambient music layered with sound recordings from 10 state parks.
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