Supreme Court Will Hear 2 Cases Impacting State Government This Week
From the Tenth Amendment to the First, civil rights to states rights, a lot is at stake for state and local governments.
2 Key Ways Federal Tax Reform Would Affect States
Changes would probably have varying impacts across states and could have considerable effects on state revenue.
Homeland Security Told States About Russian Hacking Attempts With a Phone Script
Homeland Security notified state government officials about Russian probing in advance of the 2016 election, but often did not reach out to election officials, many of whom lacked security clearances.
Top Emergency Management Official: Hit the ‘Reset Button’ on Disaster Recovery Roles
FEMA’s administrator envisions state and local governments taking control of reconstruction and resilience with federal support.
How Do You Tell Tens of Thousands of Parents Their Children May Lose Health Coverage?
With reserve funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program running out, officials in states like Virginia find themselves in a completely unprecedented position.
Cloud Is Ascendant in State Government
A survey of state CIOs show that while security remains the top priority, state tech execs are increasingly focusing on cloud solutions and prioritizing digital government services.
How States and Cities Can Secure the Internet of Things
As we connect more and more devices, governments must keep an active watch on their network.
As States Face Sluggish Revenue Growth, They’re Threatened by Federal Policies
New Jersey’s former budget director and comptroller digs into expenditure data from a recently released report from the National Association of State Budget Officers and has six key observations.
Colorado Is the 1st State to Warn Residents of CHIP’s Uncertain Future
The state only has enough money to keep the program operational until Jan. 31.
Citizen-Centric Technology Means Rethinking Development
NIC’s VP of technology looks ahead to 2018 and explains why state and local CIOs need to move to a "product and platform mentality.”
The Red-State Revolt Spreads to Oklahoma
Republican voters soured on tax cuts in Kansas. Now a similar budget crisis is playing out in Oklahoma, and in a string of special-election wins, Democrats are taking advantage.
Why It’s Hard to Control Drug Prices at the Ballot Box
Voters in California and Ohio have rejected measures meant to limit state spending on prescription drugs. But advocates say they plan to keep trying.
CMS Has Given States More Than $600 Million to Keep CHIP Running
As many has 14 states and territories have needed emergency funding from the federal government. That number is bound to grow if Congressional delays continue.
Public Defenders Fight Back Against Budget Cuts, Growing Caseloads
Public defenders say the funding problem they’ve been shouting about for years is at a crisis point.
Days After a Pipeline Spill, Nebraska Gives Keystone XL Final Approval to Build
The last permitting hurdle for the $8 billion project has been cleared, after nine years of controversy and delay.
Test Your Knowledge: Identify These U.S. State and Local Government Seats of Power
Take our photo quiz of state capitols, city halls and county buildings.
The Disappearing Right to Earn a Living
Want to become a florist in Louisiana? A home-entertainment installer in Connecticut? Or a barber anywhere? You’re going to need a license for that—and it’s going to cost you.
2017 Navigator Awards: Our 10 Winners
Route Fifty is honored to recognize these 10 outstanding individuals and teams working in or with state and local governments.
Sexual Harassment Training Lacking in Many Statehouses
In most states where state lawmakers are facing allegations of harassment, lawmakers haven’t been receiving regular anti-harassment training. But that will change soon.
How Alabama's Election Laws Keep Moore on the Ballot
After multiple allegations of sexual assault and harassment of minors against Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore, a complicated set of elections laws and rules is being used to keep his hat in the ring.
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