Federal Court Rejects State Worker Collective Bargaining Challenge
A childcare employee who brought the case tied her argument to last year's Supreme Court ruling in Janus v. AFSCME.
The States With the Best and Worst Levels of Well-Being
Gallup releases its latest index on the topic, based on over 100,000 survey responses.
Tolling Proposals in Connecticut Push Federal Officials Into ‘New Territory’
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Chicago mayoral primary results ... new fees proposed for Uber, Lyft rides in Los Angeles … and Colorado Springs vaping public health emergency.
The Dangers of a Mandatory DNA Database
COMMENTARY | A controversy in Arizona is a portent of future public-policy fights.
More Babies Are Being Born With Syphilis. Blame Meth and Opioids.
Syphilis among newborns can cause deformities, severe anemia, an enlarged liver and spleen, jaundice or brain and nerve problems such as blindness or deafness.
8 Things Governments Can Do to Use Disruptive Technology Better
Making sure officials know what things like artificial intelligence do is a good starting point, according to a new report.
Call of the Wild: More States Are Embracing Outdoor Recreation
“Those people out in the woods having fun are spending a lot of money,” says one Montana official.
Trump on Elusive Infrastructure Legislation: ‘I Want to Sign. I Am Totally Ready.’
The president indicated to governors on Monday that he’s holding out hope for a public works package.
Reworking Probation as Part of Criminal Justice Reform
As states reduce prison sentences and try to limit the number of people incarcerated, governors say they also must drill down into the next steps needed to help people remake their lives.
State Legislators Want to Mandate Worker Tracking Software for Contractors
NASCIO opposes the legislation proposed in 23 states. One company has been vocal in advocating for the bills.
Climate Change Enters Its Blood-Sucking Phase
As winters grow warmer in North America, thirsty ticks are on the move.
Pennsylvania Governor Says Workforce Training ‘Must Break From the Status Quo’
A new audit found that there is a lot of room for improvement with the state’s workforce programs.
Court Decision Doesn’t Guarantee Radical Changes to Fines and Property Seizures
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that constitutional protections from excessive fines are enforceable against state and local agencies.
Supreme Court Restrains States' Power to Seize Property
Eighth Amendment protections from excessive fines are enforceable against the states the court ruled in an Indiana case.
Ohio Governor Says Raising State’s Gas Tax Is Unavoidable
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | What-if megastorm scenarios for L.A. area ... New Jersey “dirt broker” loopholes … and Orlando autonomous bus shuttles.
General Electric to Pay Back State Incentives After Backtracking on New Headquarters
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Ann Arbor dioxane plume … Norfolk’s recycling quandary … and the Bay Area’s new managed toll lane agreement.
These States Collect the Highest Sales Taxes Per Person
Forty-five states and the District of Columbia collect state sales taxes, while local sales taxes exist in 38 states, according to the Tax Foundation.
How the Census Will Reach Urban Millennials
Mailing a paper form and then following up with a house visit just won't work for everybody. State and local governments are trying to help figure out how to reach people in danger of being undercounted.
California Governor Scales Back State’s High-Speed Rail Plans
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Baltimore targets trash burning … Illinois looks for way to dig out of pension mess … and Maine’s pragmatic budget.
Drug-Price Debate Targets Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Legislators in several states want pharmacy benefit managers to disclose more information about their practices, particularly rebates.
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