A New Report Card for California’s Police Fails Most Departments
The scorecard reviewed data from California’s hundred largest cities to find statewide trends on where police departments are struggling.
Alabama Lawmakers Pass Chemical Castration Mandate for Sex Offenders
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Court OKs eminent domain for pipeline in Iowa … Nebraska governor vetoes Census commission … Denver mayor’s race decided in run-off.
While Some States Struggle with Floods, Others See Relief from Their Droughts
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Oklahoma City considers demolishing its jail … Charleston, West Virginia bans protests at medical centers … Durham City Council meeting interrupted by song.
Wraparound Support is Key to Keeping Families Out of the Child Welfare System, Report Says
The analysis of a grant program that paired supportive services with permanent housing finds that these interventions decrease interactions with the child welfare system.
Los Angeles City Hall Infested with Rats
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Illinois becomes eleventh state to legalize recreational marijuana … Lack of policies caused deaths of Kentucky miners, federal officials find ... Former San Antonio mayor told she couldn't vote without ID.
Washington, D.C. Could Allow People in Prison to Vote
One council member will propose that the nation’s capital become the first place to restore voting rights to people who are currently serving time in prison.
New Hampshire Abolishes Death Penalty by Overriding Governor’s Veto
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | San Antonio regulates scooters … Analysis looks at what bills pass in states with mixed-party control … Alabama legislature passes seatbelt bill.
A City Considers Criminalizing Racially-Motivated 911 Calls
In Grand Rapids, Michigan, the city commissioners are considering an ordinance that would make it a misdemeanor to call the police on people of color for “participating in their lives.”
Alabama Moves to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Connecticut mandates climate change education in schools … Texas legislature allocates no money for Census outreach … Baltimore recovers from ransomware attack.
Cities and States Continue to Face Challenges with Rape Kit Backlogs
With untested rape kits sometimes numbering in the thousands, local crime labs are struggling to solve cold cases with little funding and tackle a slew of active cases that also require investigation.
Flooding Continues in South and Midwest, Prompting Deployment of National Guard
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Iowa loses many state employees … Seattle may ban “McMansions” … Texas plumbers left without oversight.
States Consider Using Marijuana Tax Revenue to Help Communities Hurt by Drug Policies
A new report argues that the practice should be more widespread, and should fund sustainable jobs for the communities most affected by drug enforcement policies of the past and present.
Some Washington Residents Push for a New State
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Texas Secretary of State resigns … Oklahoma settles lawsuit with opioid maker … Oakland considers decriminalizing psychedelics.
Investigation Fails to Determine if Virginia Governor Was in Racist Photo
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Arizona prison whistleblower asks for more transparency … Idaho cuts one-third of its administrative code … California takes action on homelessness.
It’s Not Just the Citizenship Question—the Digital Divide Could Hurt the Count of Latinos by the Census
Fear of government, a question about citizenship, and uncertain internet connections have created the perfect storm for an undercount of the Latino population, a new report argues.
Tennessee Speaker of the House Announces Resignation
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | North Carolina city sues company to take down large American flag … Controversy arises over proposed mine in Arizona … New York passes bill eliminating loophole for presidential pardons.
One City May Become the First to Directly Fund Abortion Access
The New York City comptroller has proposed directing $250,000 to an abortion access fund in response to tightening abortion restrictions around the country.
Washington, D.C. Considers Allowing Residents to Issue Parking Tickets
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Albuquerque considers charging for car crash costs … St Louis County may require landlords to accept housing vouchers … Montana provides student loan aid to young farmers.
How One City Handles Complaints About Its Transit System
San Francisco’s BART System doesn’t just tweet back at people complaining on social media, but also tries to tap into the information to help guide maintenance, cleanup, and repair in real time.
Court Settlement Allows KKK Rally in Ohio City
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Texas Senate passes “Save Chick-fil-A” bill … Tax proposals scrapped in California … Louisiana debates abolishing the death penalty.
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