How the Feds Can Help Counties Secure Elections
Without impinging on the sovereignty of any state, county or town, the federal government does have the ability to help secure national elections, according to the clerk-recorder of Inyo County, California.
States Looking for Bipartisan Solutions on Climate Change Might Consider California
Maintaining an open dialogue and considering the impacts new regulations will have on disparate areas have proven critical to the Golden State’s environmental and economic success.
Trump Order Rolls Back Obama Rules on State and Local Law Enforcement Equipment
Limited by the Obama administration in an effort to ease racial tensions between officers and the communities they patrol, the federal 1033 program has been reinstated with police support.
With Opioid Crisis, a Surge in Hepatitis C
A rise in injection drug use is fueling a spike in hepatitis C among young opioid and heroin users.
With Harvey Parked Over Texas, Life-Threatening Flooding Will Continue in Houston
Prolonged rainfall will continue through Thursday, stranding residents in the nation’s fourth most-populous city, turning some freeways into rivers and flooding some areas that have never seen high water.
Driver’s Ed for Parents? Some States Say They Need It
Some states are requiring parents of teens to take a class before their children can get a driver’s license, a move applauded by safety experts but opposed by some legislators.
Local Officials Want to Remove Confederate Monuments—but States Won't Let Them
Laws preventing the removal of statues raise questions not only about historical legacy but also about local control and public safety.
Texas Awaits ‘Devastating and Life Threatening’ Flooding
With Hurricane Harvey forecasted to stall inland, some isolated areas could see as much as 30 inches of rain in the coming days.
Zinke’s National Monument Review Sent to Trump
Details are mostly under wraps, but the Interior secretary said no monuments would be eliminated. There could be, however, unspecified changes to a “handful.”
Northeastern States Plan Aggressive Action to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Iowa’s incentives to lure an Apple data center; good news for a Kansas town lacking a hospital; and an Indiana sheriff “couldn't explain away images of his grabbing and pocketing large wads of cash” during his trial.
Tourism Budget Cuts Are a Losing Proposition for States—Especially in 2017
The president of the U.S. Travel Association outlines the case for what state lawmakers are missing about tourism dollars, and why “travel promotion is one of the best returns on public investment.”
Charlottesville May Put the Brakes on Campus Free Speech Laws
A protester’s death at a white supremacist march in Virginia showed how hateful speech can lead to violence.
Funding Gaps in Pensions and Infrastructure: A Match Made In Queensland
Can two major funding headaches fix each other's problems?
New Study Shows We’re Missing Opportunities to Help Survivors of Opioid Overdoses
Opioid users in Pennsylvania were still being prescribed powerful painkillers, even after they were treated for an overdose.
Another Volley Between States and the Justice Department Over Recreational Marijuana
In the latest round of official correspondence, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown highlighted the state’s tracking measures for pot and noted flaws with a report U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions referenced.
The Upcoming Census Has Big Implications for Federal Funds Flowing to States
New research sheds light on how much money is affected by the decennial population count, which is next set to take place in 2020.
‘Ban the Box’ Laws May Be Harming Young Black Men Seeking Jobs
Several recent studies have found that black men, even those without a criminal history, are less likely to get called back or hired after a ban the box law is put in place.
Pennsylvania Decision Puts Public Officials on Notice Regarding Their Facebook Use
It all started with a proposed local mural. Then things online got snarky and personal.
California Climate Deal Could Net Big Bucks for Polluters
The industry assistance program was created to acknowledge that the cost of complying with state rules might place some companies at a competitive disadvantage.
The States Trying to Pass Laws Protecting Drivers Who Hit Protesters
After the Charlottesville attack, Republican lawmakers are seeking to distance their efforts to pass driver immunity legislation.
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