A New Flint? Another City Hands Out Bottled Water Because of Lead Concerns
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Six police officers shot and injured in Philadelphia standoff … Plastic bags killing cattle in Texas … Governors of Kansas and Missouri end “border war”
A City Council Bans Construction of New Drive-Thrus
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Seattle City Council approves Green New Deal measure … Nevada completes largest infrastructure project in state history … Proposal in Ohio would remove permit requirement for concealed carry.
Congress Looks At Ways to Help Los Angeles With Homelessness Crisis
At a House Financial Committee hearing, members of Congress heard about possible local, state, and federal solutions.
New Hampshire Governor Vetoes Independent Redistricting Commission
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Oregon governor supports tax returns release bill … Lawsuit over 911 operations in Cincinnati … Nebraska trains addiction specialists.
Cities See Some Progress in Building Trust in Police, Report Says
New analysis of an initiative meant to increase trust between police and communities shows moderate success—and the potential for greater gains in the future.
Recall Effort for Alaska Governor Collects Two-Thirds of Necessary Signatures in a Single Week
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Move over laws in Illinois and Oklahoma … Indiana town installs “turtle crossing” signs … Trump administration reauthorized “cyanide bombs” for pests.
How One City Saved $5 Million by Routing School Buses with an Algorithm
The Boston Public School District held a contest to determine the best solution for busing around 25,000 students to school every day. The winning algorithm improved the efficiency of the routes in 30 minutes.
Portland Will Charge Annual Landlord Fee to Pay for Renter Services
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Rhode Island to add nonbinary gender option on state IDs … Seattle mayor proposes tax on home heating oil … Minnesota governor urges tariff relief for farmers.
In This City, Residents Can Search And Apply for Affordable Housing Online
San Francisco took a laborious paper process and transformed it into an easy-to-use online application system for open affordable housing spots.
Conservative Journalists Sue Democratic Wisconsin Governor Over Press Access
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Trump considers commuting the sentence of incarcerated former Illinois governor … Baltimore mayor signs executive order for immigrant protection … Missouri bans county-level livestock regulations.
A Local Government Strategy to Reduce Smoking: Refuse to Hire Smokers
Across the country, cities and counties have instituted policies that bar people who use any nicotine products from applying to government jobs.
California Department of Education Develops First Statewide Ethnic Studies Curriculum
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Atlanta city council considers e-scooter ban … Opioid crisis causing special education rates to surge in Kentucky… Appeals court in Mississippi upholds new voting districts that give African Americans more power.
Pregnant But Hours From a Hospital? A Push to Examine Rural Maternal Health
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | California allows religious symbols on doors … Republicans in Connecticut ask health commissioner not to weigh in on vaccines … Chicago Mayor calls for interstate gun loopholes to close.
Cities Invested in Bicycling Infrastructure Provide Better Access to Jobs
A new report found that residents of cities with infrastructure for bikes have an easier time accessing jobs, especially those out of the reach of public transportation.
A Plan to Keep Microbeads Out of Lake Michigan
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Florida legislator says legislature should be 50% female before an abortion vote … North Carolina bans LGBTQ conversion therapy … Idaho residents fight restrictions on ballot initiatives.
Skyrocketing Cost of Insulin Draws State Attempts to Cap Prices
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Maryland Governor to chair the National Governors Association … Ohio passes legislation to save nuclear plants … New York lawmakers push for taxi driver debt relief.
Recalling Local Officials Is An ‘Intense, Scrappy Challenge’
In Washington D.C., an attempt to recall a city council member shows how difficult it is to organize this kind of campaign at a local level.
North Carolina Legislature Unanimously Votes to Ban Female Genital Mutilation
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Cleveland passes lead regulations … Indiana legislature hires outside counsel in attorney general alleged groping scandal … Anchorage mayor declares civil emergency after state budget cuts.
The Cities Where Women Entrepreneurs Are Flourishing
A new report shows which cities have created a culture that encourages women to start their own small businesses.
A Mayor Proposes Major Changes to How a City Collects Fines and Fees
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Police officers in New York doused while making arrests … Calls for Puerto Rican governor to step down … Portland, Maine struggles to house asylum seekers.
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