Planning Transportation Projects Using 'Ultrasound for Roads'
A research partnership between the University of Arkansas and the state's Department of Transportation uses seismic imaging to help officials visualize the earth beneath the ground.
Ending Natural Hair Discrimination
Measures at both the state and local level seek to protect natural hairstyles that African Americans are sometimes asked to change.
When a Kid's Lemonade Stand is Illegal
Children's lemonade stands are technically prohibited in 34 states. Several state legislatures are considering proposals to change that.
State Savings Policies Evolve Amid a Decade of Economic Growth
The amount states have in reserve is at a high mark and savings practices have become more sophisticated. But lawmakers are at times still drawn to tap the large pots of money.
These Police Can't Use Radar and Changing That Could Be an Uphill Battle
Pennsylvania is the only state in the country where local police departments can't use speed-detecting radar. Multiple bills aim to give them access.
State Lawmakers Seek to Close Marital Rape Prosecution Loopholes
Marital rape is technically illegal in all 50 states, but some have legal exemptions that make it difficult to prosecute offenders.
DNA Evidence Will be Stored for 50 Years Under New State Law
The policy aims to give victims of sexual assault and prosecutors ample time to track down and convict offenders.
Supreme Court’s Gerrymander Decision Shifts Fight Back to States
Reformers are likely to focus on independent commissions and transparency efforts to overhaul partisan gerrymandering before maps are redrawn in 2021.
States Authorize Ridesharing for Medical Transport
Medicaid recipients in Arizona can now use Lyft to travel to non-emergency medical appointments, with similar laws on the way in Florida and Texas.
Trump Has Blessed States’ Exploration Of Importing Drugs. Will It Catch On?
Frustration among consumers — especially those shouldering greater portions of their health bills through high-deductible health plans — is putting pressure on federal and state officials.
Preventing Porch Piracy
Lawmakers in multiple states are considering legislation to increase penalties for mail thieves who steal packages and other deliveries from porches and mailboxes.
Oregon Walkout Reflects a Growing Trend. Here's Why Lawmakers Leave.
The long, complex history of legislative walkouts.
'Pay to Play:' State Legislature Considers Compensation for College Athletes
Under proposed legislation in California, college athletes could be paid for the use of their names, images or likenesses.
The Pros and Cons of 'Banning the Box'
New Mexico became the 12th state to prohibit private employers from asking about criminal records on job applications, a practice designed to reduce recidivism by helping ex-offenders gain employment.
States Move Ahead With Digital License Plates
Maryland is the latest state to launch a pilot program to test the technology for consumer use.
Property Rights Claims Against Local Governments Gain Clearer Path to Federal Court
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned a precedent that has pushed many of the cases into state-level proceedings.
Hair Braiders Go to Court Over Licensing Requirements
Twenty-seven states do not require licenses for hair braiding, but in Louisiana braiders must complete 500 hours of hands-on training or risk $5,000 fines.
The Lingering, Unresolved Battle Over Short-Term Rentals in One California City
Almost a year after San Diego first passed restrictions on rentals marketed on Airbnb and other platforms, only to rescind them months later, the issue is still unsettled. Now, it has moved to the state Legislature.
‘Contrarian’ State Pension Plan is One of The Nation’s Best-Funded
South Dakota's retirement system for public employees has been over 90 percent funded for nearly two decades. The state's investment officer discusses how its assets are managed.
Tracking State Spending in Real Time with Budget Transparency Websites
Oklahoma and Idaho are the latest states to launch budget transparency websites as a way to give residents access to real-time agency spending data.
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