The New AHCA Cuts Medicaid Funding More Deeply
A draft version of the Senate bill released Thursday shows even deeper cuts to the program than the House version.
Addressing the Retirement Insecurity Crisis
As Congress steps back on supporting small business employee retirement accounts, the state treasurers from Illinois and Oregon point out the need to continue forward.
Using Special Nails to Save Roofs—And Dollars
Some states are encouraging homeowners to build stronger homes to minimize disaster damage — and save money.
Louisiana Gov. Warns Tropical Storm Will ‘Affect the Entire State’
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Maine prepares for partial state shutdown; Florida citrus canker payouts; and West Virginia governor acquiesces on state budget.
What’s Causing State and Local Government Procurement Efforts to Struggle?
Government officials reported declines in response time, customer service and reputation regarding bids and RFPs, according to a new performance index.
Dogged Fiscal Showdown in Illinois Gives Local School Leaders Major Heartburn
Also in our State and Local Weekend News Digest: Latino homelessness surges in L.A. County; clogged drain pipes flood N.C. town for 2nd time in 3 weeks; and Alaska’s struggle to fund homes for senior citizens.
How Do State Rainy Day Fund Balances Look These Days?
Not bad compared to the run-up to the Great Recession. But at least five states appear to have depleted their reserve accounts in the current fiscal year.
As Threat of Federal Cuts Looms, Lackluster Revenues Leave States in a Tough Spot
Findings from a new National Association of State Budget Officers fiscal survey underscore how thin the margins are in some states.
Five Involuntary Manslaughter Charges in the Flint Water Crisis
Michigan Health Director Nick Lyon and four other officials are accused of failing to act on a Legionnaires' disease outbreak associated with the city’s lead-poisoning problems.
Explosion in Tattooing, Piercing Tests State Regulators
Nearly four in 10 people born after 1980 have a tattoo, and one in four have a piercing some place other than an earlobe.
City vs. State: The Story So Far
From minimum wage to immigration, states have been taking aggressive action to stamp out local laws that they disagree with.
Texas Governor Slashes State Air Quality Funding
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Beach town’s “bare-chestedness” dispute; Pa. automatic license-plate readers; and South Carolina’s new “front porch.”
Economics of Blueberries Jam Maine Officials
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Judicial fines mount from Washington state’s ongoing education funding crisis; California state government hiring outreach; and Philly’s ‘text-to-give’ campaign.
Gay Couples Fight to Be Included on Birth Certificates
Lesbian couples in Indiana and Arkansas that have used artificial insemination say they should be treated like heterosexual couples on birth certificates, with both the biological mother and her spouse listed as parents.
Voters Weigh In on Puerto Rico's 51st State Plan
Voters overwhelmingly supported the decision, but there was dismal turnout.
Cities Need State Help to Meet Paris Climate Goal
Cities can do a lot more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with state policy behind them.
Revived ‘Bathroom Bill’ Tops Texas Gov.’s Agenda for Special Legislative Session
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: San Diego City Council gets strong-mayor civics lesson; LePage vetoes tiny liquor-bottle bill; and West Virginia’s underutilized state fleet.
States Can Play a Role In Addressing Child Abuse in Military Families
Should local child protective agencies be required to report suspected child abuse and neglect in military families to military officials?
A New U.S. 'Shadow Government on Climate Change' Emerges to Defy Trump
The Paris Agreement accidentally created a backdoor for U.S. states, local governments and companies to comply with the goals international climate pact, even if the president is backing out.
Kansas Legislature Derails Governor's 'Zero Income Tax State' Vision
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Seattle’s sugary drink tax; Missouri governor’s move to limit funding for sobriety checkpoints; and Philly’s transit limitations.
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