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Lawmakers from Multiple States Involved in Capitol Chaos, or Related Activities
Republican state lawmakers from across the country traveled to D.C. on Wednesday. At least one joined the siege of the U.S. Capitol Building.
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State and Local Officials Respond to Violence at U.S. Capitol
Many officials said the episode was incited by President Trump, with some suggesting that he should be removed from office. But at least one Republican governor said the president is not to blame for the actions of his supporters.
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As Rioters Storm U.S. Capitol, States See Protests
A crowd of President Trump's supporters forced their way into the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Protests at statehouses remained less volatile.
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New Hampshire Sued Over Treatment of Foster Youth with Mental Health Issues
Civil and children’s rights groups allege that the state has been negligent in its treatment of older foster youth and those with mental health issues.
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One State is Using Eventbrite to Schedule Covid-19 Vaccine Appointments
Florida health officials say that the event management and ticketing platform is the fastest way to get people in for appointments.
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Amid Surge in Cases, States Turn to Field Hospitals
Health care systems in many states are overwhelmed by the number of Covid-19 patients. Some states are building field hospitals or reopening ones built earlier in the pandemic.
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Would Judges Sentence Fewer People to Prison if Local Governments Had to Pay for Their Prison Stays?
In a case where counties had to bear the cost of incarceration, local prosecutors and judges dismissed more cases. For one researcher, this raised a key question: If local governments had to pay for prison sentences, would incarceration rates decrease?
Digital Government
A State Becomes the First to Suspend Facial Recognition Technology in Schools
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said there are “serious and legitimate privacy concerns” with the technology—but only prohibited its use until 2022.
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One State is Reforming Its Sex Offender Registry. Criminal Justice Advocates Aren’t Happy.
Michigan legislators passed legislation to revamp the sex offender registry, which courts have concluded is unconstitutional. Advocates say the new policies miss the mark.
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Florida to Take Over Wetlands Permitting from Feds
It will be only the third state granted such authority. Environmentalists in Florida say the state doesn’t have the resources to assume these responsibilities.
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The Debate Around Whether College Athletes Should Be Paid is Heating Up
Michigan’s state legislature this week became the sixth state to pass a bill that would open the door for college athletes to get paid for endorsements.
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People Convicted of Crimes as Young Adults May See a Chance at Early Release in D.C.
A veto-proof majority of the D.C. City Council passed a bill to open early release to people convicted of crimes they committed before they were 25, saying they deserve the chance for rehabilitation. Victims’ advocates are skeptical.
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Local Health Departments Are Understaffed. Would Biden’s ‘Public Health Jobs Corps’ Help?
Public health leaders say the president-elect’s idea for a corps to help with contact tracing would miss the mark of current needs on the ground, saying they are looking for broader, and more long lasting, federal support.
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In One State, a Racial Equity Task Force Suggests 100 Ways to Change the Criminal Justice System
North Carolina’s task force released a sweeping report calling for changes in policing and the courts.
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The Largest Wildlife Bridge in the U.S. Opens in San Antonio
Both people and animals will have a safe crossing over a six-lane highway in the Texas city.
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‘Trigger Laws’ in Some States Would Ban Abortion Immediately If Roe is Overturned
The country already has a patchwork of different restrictions on abortion. How would that change in a post-Roe world?
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Instead of Defunding Police, Minneapolis Cuts $8 Million from Department Budget
After the police killing of George Floyd, a majority of the city council vowed to dismantle the police department. They took a much more modest step this week.
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2020 Sees Largest Year-Over-Year Rise in Murder on Record
Preliminary data from this year shows that homicide rates are up in most major cities. The pandemic and social unrest are both possible factors in the rise.
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American Mental Health Hits 20-Year Low
A new Gallup poll finds that fewer Americans are assessing their mental health positively during the pandemic.
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