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Elaine S. Povich
Tech & Data
Internet Ads Are a Popular Tax Target for Both Parties
Digital snooping and pandemic profits have fueled anger against tech giants.
Health & Human Services
Adoptees Press States for Access to Original Birth Certificates
New York is one of only nine states that allow adoptees unrestricted access to their original birth certificates. About a dozen states are considering bills to also do so.
Management
Pandemic Provokes City vs. State Conflicts
The Georgia legislature approved legislation that would preempt the commission’s powers, after the panel moved toward restricting police funding. State preemption of local powers is increasing nationwide.
Health & Human Services
Pandemic-Paused Plastic Bag Bans Ripped Anew by Critics
Philadelphia’s bag ban was delayed due to the pandemic, which has derailed similar bans across the country. Eight states have anti-plastic bag laws on the books.
Tech & Data
Pandemic Drives Phone, Computer ‘Right-to-Repair’ Bills
Legislation in half the states would make it easier to fix phones and computers.
Health & Human Services
These States Found the Secret to Covid-19 Vaccination Success
A few states with smaller populations have fared better than others delivering the vaccine to their residents.
Health & Human Services
Interest Groups Lobby to Get Ahead in Vaccine Line
The lobbying to be in the "1B category" has been intense in many states. Advocates for older adults, teachers, restaurant workers, agricultural workers and others are pleading their cases.
Public Safety
Many State Capitols Have Security Holes
“We're deeply concerned for what's likely to come in the coming months in state capitols."
Management
Deepening Statehouse Divisions Foretell Big Policy Fights
Staunchly partisan lawmakers may heed their most ardent constituents.
Management
Pandemic Raises, Lowers Hurdles for Voters with Disabilities
About a sixth of voters have a disability.
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Management
Fearing Delays and Chaos, Swing States Weigh Early Counting of Mail-In Ballots
Some states, including Michigan and Pennsylvania, prohibit processing absentee ballots until Election Day. Right now, leaders are considering changing that to avoid long delays about the results of the November election.
Management
Businesses Want a Shield Against COVID-19 Lawsuits. But What About Customer Safety?
As Congress debates liability protections, states step up.
Management
Virtual Learning Means Unequal Learning
Virtual learning is harder for younger, special needs children.
Management
Coronavirus Fraudsters Keep Prosecutors Busy
State AGs track millions in false loan and unemployment claims.
Finance
‘Sin Taxes’ Could Help States in Pandemic Budget Slump (at Least a Little Bit)
The taxes can be more palatable because they affect fewer people.
Finance
Same Mission, Different Pay for National Guard
Benefits for National Guard members vary widely from state to state.
Management
College Students Want Their Money Back. It’ll Be Tough to Get It.
There are at least 100 closure-related suits filed against colleges and universities in federal and state courts.
Finance
