41 States See Their Low-Income Residents Living in the Most Flood-Prone Areas
An effort to make the National Flood Insurance Program more affordable for them would necessite private-sector involvement, according to a new FEMA report.
No Matter How the Supreme Court Rules, Don't Bank On an Online Sales Tax Boom
Changes to a long-standing legal precedent could free states to impose sales taxes on more internet retailers, but the immediate revenue gains could be somewhat limited.
Cautious Optimism From Marijuana States Following Senator’s Trump Assurance
But “this president has demonstrated a willingness to go back on his word,” according to Washington state’s attorney general.
Pension Crisis Forces Some Oregon Localities to ‘Do Less With Less’
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Kentucky governor apologizes … Idaho vs. feds … Philly tax fatigue ... San Diego’s sidewalk lawsuits … and Minnesota’s long winter continues.
Why Would the Government Stop States From Helping Student Borrowers?
Massachusetts, Maine, and others want to police companies that collect loan payments. The Department of Education says they can't.
The State Pension Funding Gap: 2016
Investment shortfalls, insufficient contributions reduced funded levels for public worker retirement plans
Public Pension Cuts Appear to Be Stifling Recruitment, Study Finds
Benefit reductions can save money, but may also be making it tougher to attract workers to state and local government.
Maine's Fitful Experiment With a New Way of Voting
The state will be the first to implement ranked-choice voting in its June primaries, but not all the candidates will commit to accepting the results.
Wide Variation in Federal Defense Spending From State to State
Pentagon budget changes will affect each differently
To Curb Rising Health Insurance Costs, Some States Try 'Reinsurance Pools'
In its first year, Minnesota's reinsurance pool has performed even better than expected.
Governors Remain Hot and Cold on Trump’s National Guard Border Plan
While many Republican governors have offered enthusiastic support, one has offered a low-key dismissal of the plan.
Intergovernmental Fights ‘Deeply Rooted in the Flaws’ of New York’s Governor and Mayor
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Michigan ends Flint’s bottled water shipments … California sheriff department’s K-9 shot in neck … and scofflaw golf cart drivers in “Florida’s Friendliest Hometown.”
Key Takeaways From a New Survey of Municipal Bond Analysts
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Trump suggests prosecution for mayor … Oklahoma teacher strike pushes into 5th day; county’s gift card scandal prompts changes … why St. Louis didn’t make the Amazon HQ2 cut … and Minnesota stinkbugs are on the move.
State Legislatures—And Careers—Are Shaped by Gender Bias
A new analysis of 25,000 careers in state legislatures suggests women are being pigeonholed into “women’s issues,” and passed over for key roles in favor of their male counterparts.
As Atlanta Recovers From Ransomware Attack, Georgia Looks to Boost Cyber Collaboration
The state will soon offer information security training local governments should consider to help avoid a crisis of Atlanta proportions.
New Jersey Looks to Lead U.S. Offshore Wind Development
The industry, long dominated by Europe, has been making its way across the pond with governors and state legislatures as its champions.
Texas School Districts Eye Oklahoma's Striking Teachers
The era of gouged school finances and interstate “teacher poaching” continues.
U.S. Farmers Are 'Collateral Damage' in Trump's China Trade Dispute
States that produce some of these agricultural commodities are pawns in the president's tit-for-tat with Beijing.
Pizza, Pad Thai and Pot: Home Delivery of Marijuana Is Legal in These States
Lawmakers states that pioneered recreational marijuana legalization have been reluctant to allow home delivery, even in an era when consumers are used to getting more items delivered.
As Pa. Legislature Looks to Shrink, Here’s How Some Other ‘Green States’ Stack Up
The Keystone State has the largest full-time legislature.
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