Why Chicago Is Backing Off Collecting All Its Ticket Debt
Chicago has built a significant percentage of its city budget off of fines and fees. City leaders are now saying that isn’t fair.
Hundreds of Thousands Evacuated as Wildfires Spread in California
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Wyoming announces invasive species task force … Bill in Wisconsin would require student ID cards to contain suicide prevention hotline … Trump criticizes Chicago police superintendent.
To Lower Maternal Mortality, One City Is Thinking Holistically About Women’s Health
Washington, D.C. is trying a variety of strategies to reach women before, during, and after their pregnancies.
Officials in One State Want a Process to Oust County Officials Accused of Wrongdoing
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Trump aims to strike down California sanctuary law … Alabama Supreme Court sides with city council in dispute with Selma mayor … Family of man in Twitter video asks Texas governor to delete his tweet.
After 30 Years, the Last State Finally Automated Its Child Support System
South Carolina struggled for decades to switch from manual process run by counties to a largely automated system run by the state.
South Dakota Drops Parts of Law Prohibiting Pipeline Protests
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Florida governor wants NCAA athletes to get paid … Ohio leaders consider what to do with opioid settlement money … Longest serving state legislative leader plans to retire.
What’s the Right Treatment for Lyme Disease? State Legislatures Wade Into the Debate
Reports of Lyme disease have more than doubled over the past two decades. Patients contend that insurance companies sometimes won’t pay for long-term treatment, while some doctors say that it isn’t necessary.
A State Bill to Ban the B-Word
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Michigan may relax legislative term limits … Colorado governor mocks Trump … Judge rules Louisiana governor has 30 days to release records about alleged sexual harassment by staffer.
California Governor Wants to Investigate High Gas Prices
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Massachusetts considers banning judges from jailing people on probation who fail drug tests … Pennsylvania considers six week abortion ban … St. Paul Mayor gets threatening messages over trash collection plan.
How Cities Can Cool Down Urban Heat Islands
Growth and climate change are warming cities. Local leaders can consider a variety of approaches to reduce temperatures.
Property Purchases by Scientology Members in Florida City Worry Some Local Leaders
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Wisconsin governor calls special session on guns … Billboard of San Francisco mayor denounced as racist … Chicago may increase taxes at restaurants.
Amazon Is Spending an Unprecedented Amount on City Council Races
In Seattle, Amazon has spent over a million dollars trying to get pro-business candidates elected to the city council.
New York Considers Requiring Additional Gun Training for Police Officers
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Pacific Northwest looks to bird conservation … Sacramento to receive Major League Soccer team … Kim Kardashian-West makes a request of Texas governor.
Chicago Teachers Go On Strike
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | San Francisco bans cars from major street … Kansas City to consider conversion therapy ban … Washington state attorney general wants information about struggles with student loan debt forgiveness.
People With Mental Illnesses Aren’t More Violent. Why Do People Believe They Are?
A new study found that over the past two decades support grew for forced treatment of people with mental health issues, even if they don’t need it.
One City Council Considers Mandating a $30 Minimum Wage for Rideshare Drivers
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Chicago city council approves marijuana dispensary rules … Oregon Republican lawmakers say Democrats are creating a hostile work environment … Police chief in Georgia ordered officers to spy on city council.
What Would Federal Preclearance Mean for State Abortion Laws?
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris proposes requiring states that have a history of restricting abortion to submit new laws for federal approval before they can go into effect.
Pacific Northwest Tribes Call for the Removal of River Dams
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | California mandates later school start times … Milwaukee mayor says city needs more taxes for police … New York governor uses offensive language in radio interview.
‘It’s Time to Overhaul the System’: Why Socialists Are Taking Aim at City Councils
Across the country, members of the Democratic Socialists of America have been elected to city councils running on platforms that reject capitalism and promote working class interests.
Effort to Recall Oregon Governor Fails to Gain Enough Signatures
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Michigan considers new rules for counselors … California governor said PG&E should pay for power shutoffs … Rhode Island to take over Providence school system.
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