Kansas Faces Charges Foster Care System is Broken
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Kentucky governor concedes … Lawsuit could purge Wisconsin voters … Baltimore hits 300 homicides for fifth consecutive year.
For a City That Didn’t Burn, Challenges Continue a Year After California’s Most Destructive Wildfire
Officials say the city of Chico is strained by the influx of newcomers displaced by last year’s Camp Fire—but as a place untouched by wildfires, they aren't eligible for emergency funds to help with the sudden population growth.
Another State Moves to Eliminate Seasonal Time Changes
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Gun magazine sales loophole in Colorado … Mold in election commission office in Arkansas … Report shows Massachusetts leadership lacks diversity.
Conflict Between Lawmakers Isn’t Always a Bad Thing
New research focused on local government shows that elected officials who engage in arguments over policy are more effective at governing than those who agree on everything, or those who get in petty fights.
The Growing Campaign for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to Stay an Execution
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Rhode Island to help LGBTQ veterans … California attorney general sues Facebook over privacy violations … Federal judge says Trump can’t sue the New York attorney general over tax returns.
Ohio Considering Opposing Bills on Abortion Reversal
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Legislation to stop phone scams in Georgia … New York to establish first veterans cemetery … Socialist Seattle City Council member prevails despite Amazon opposition.
A City Could Wipe Away 55,000 Old Warrants
More than 44,000 people in New Orleans have warrants for traffic violations and what advocates call “crimes of poverty.” City leaders say the system needs to be overhauled.
Texas Will Use State Land for Homeless Camp
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Border mayors convene in San Diego … Virginia governor announces tech talent pipeline … Idaho governor asks state agencies to cut budgets.
In Most States, Child Marriage is Legal. Some Legislators Are Trying to Change That
Several state legislatures have pending bills that would set a mandatory minimum age of 18 for anyone to get married.
New York Mayor Faces Criticism for Police Commissioner Pick
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Recanvass in Kentucky governor’s race … Montgomery rejects proposal to criminalize giving money to homeless people … Sioux Falls legalizes beekeeping.
To Influence Local Politics, Showing Up to Vote Isn’t Enough
New research focused on the political muscle of elderly voters shows that non-voting activities like community organizing and participating in advisory councils—and not just showing up at the polls—is crucial in setting the local government agenda.
Big Decisions from Voters: AirBnb Clamp Down in New Jersey, Budget Restrictions Stay in Colorado and More
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Democrats win in Virginia, claim victory in Kentucky … Election firsts for minority candidates … California seizes $1.5 billion worth of marijuana.
Apple Pledges to Spend $2.5 Billion on Affordable Housing in California
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Florida debuts new healthcare website … Minnesota will not ban lead ammunition and fishing tackle … Seattle launches non-emergency help line.
Farm Bankruptcies Rise in Over Half of States
Farm debt is also expected to reach its highest ever level in 2019.
Oklahoma Has Largest Single-Day Commutation in U.S. History
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Controversy in Maryland over Blue Lives Matter flag … New York City bans foie gras … Trump and California governor spar over wildfires.
One City is Giving People a ‘Prescription’ to Eat Fruits and Veggies
New York City is trying to make healthy food more accessible to its residents, including helping low-income people shop at farmers markets.
Keystone Pipeline Leaks 383,000 Gallons of Oil in North Dakota
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Michigan legislators block regulations of new cancer treatment … Connecticut legislators call for special session on voter registration … New Jersey governor signs climate resiliency plan.
The Missouri Health Department Was Tracking Women’s Periods
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | North Carolina congressional maps must be redrawn … Chicago teachers reach agreement to end strike … Pennsylvania legislature considers harsher punishment for hate crimes.
Deaths Attributed to Those With Concealed Carry Permits Tracked in New Report
Researchers found 1,335 deaths in the past twelve years, spread across 40 states.
A Gubernatorial Candidate Tests Facebook’s Fact-Checking Policy
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Bill in New York would compensate people for wrongful convictions … Exelon enters into environmental agreement with Maryland … Pennsylvania changes election laws.
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