Public Worker Unions Brace for Fallout From Court Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that fees the unions have been able to collect in over 20 states are unconstitutional.
Budget Plan OK’d by Calif. Governor ‘Fills Rainy Day Fund to the Brim’
The Golden State’s finances are far more golden than when Jerry Brown found them seven and a half years ago.
'Now Comes the Interesting Part' With Online Sales Tax Collections
Questions abound about how online retail sales tax policies will play out following a landmark Supreme Court decision.
California Tries to Ditch the Daylight Saving Time Clock-Switch
A bill that would keep the state on Daylight Saving Time year-round awaits Gov. Jerry Brown's signature.
West Virginia Governor Faces Scrutiny Over His Telecommuting
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | All-America City winners named … N.Y. speed cameras … Ohio hepatitis A outbreak … and a brothel battle in Nevada
Even If the Robocalls Keep Coming, You Should Still 'File Complaints Everywhere'
Here’s a daunting number for regulators and law enforcement: There were 4.1 billion of the unwanted phone calls nationwide just last month alone.
States Sue Trump Administration as Feds Deny Mayors Entry to Detention Center
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Santa Barbara leaders scold Lime over “rouge” launch … Philadelphia construction tax … and a Michigan “zombie deer.”
Federal Judge Asked to Appoint ‘Special Master’ for Illinois Child Welfare Agency
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Intergovernmental ‘venom’ in S.C. … Colo. to adopt Calif.-style auto emission standards … and coral disease heading to Key West.
State AGs Try to Tackle a Difficult Subject: Elder Abuse
Beyond physical abuse and neglect, vulnerable senior citizens also face financial exploitation from their caregivers.
Maine’s Offshore Wind Promise Goes Unfulfilled, Advocates Say
Proponents of the renewable energy hope the state’s next governor embraces new technology local universities are developing to advance the industry.
Washington Gov. and State AG to Trump Administration: ‘Stop Lying’
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | N.J. state government faces shutdown risk … flash floods rip through Mich. city … and Philly mayor responds to city controller’s ‘recklessly inflated’ audit.
State Budget Forecasts Could Shift in a Big Way
COMMENTARY | Here’s why preliminary observations and estimates from the recent ‘Fiscal Survey of the States’ could significantly change, according to New Jersey’s former state budget director and comptroller.
Kentucky Sues Walgreens Over Opioid Abuse Epidemic
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Montana preps for another difficult wildfire season … Charlotte’s uncharted scooter territory … and N.J. governor makes first legalized sports bet.
Maine Governor: Ranked-Choice Voting Is the ‘Most Horrific Thing in the World’
But Paul LePage’s threat to not certify Tuesday’s election may be a hollow one.
R.I. Gov. Toughens Rules for State Lawyers After Costly Mistakes
The new policies also effect state employees who need certifications and licensures.
Stress Testing Can Help Troubled State Public Pension Funds
A new analysis shows benefits of considering a range of factors and scenarios.
West Virginia to Start Statewide Distribution of Naloxone to First Responders
“This is not the end all answer to the opioid crisis, but it is certainly a significant step forward in the right direction,” according to Dr. Rahul Gupta, the state’s health officer.
Scammers Threaten North Dakota Governor With ‘Immediate Arrest’
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Colorado pension reform bill approved … Louisiana special legislative session … and Michigan’s suburban growth.
Vermont Will Pay You $10,000 to Move There and Work Remotely
A rapidly shrinking tax base has prompted some creative solutions from state officials.
A Dismal Compliance Rate for Florida Nursing Homes
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Capping city manager pay in California … N.Y.C. halts expansion of composting program … and resettling Hawaii residents displaced by lava.
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