Why 'Orphan' Oil and Gas Wells Are a Growing Problem for States
Nobody knows how many orphan and abandoned drilling sites exist, but the federal government estimates there could be more than a million.
Commercial Spaceports Still Waiting for Liftoff
Can spaceports be the next economic development engine? Camden County in Georgia is betting on the industry.
It’s Wildfire Season in California, and Utilities Want to Tamp Down Their Liability
Power lines coming into contact with trees causes many wildfires in California. Should utilities be held responsible or be allowed to pass on liability to ratepayers?
Why More School Districts Are Holding Class Just Four Days a Week
Today school districts in parts of 22 states use a four-day week, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Pizza, Pad Thai and Pot: Home Delivery of Marijuana Is Legal in These States
Lawmakers states that pioneered recreational marijuana legalization have been reluctant to allow home delivery, even in an era when consumers are used to getting more items delivered.
To Prevent Suicides and School Shootings, More States Embrace Anonymous Tip Lines
States across the country are responding to high-profile school shootings and rising teen suicide rates by creating tip lines modeled on Colorado’s.
As Trump Moves to Erect Trade Barriers, ‘Foreign Trade Zones’ Aim to Take Them Down
There’s little research on whether foreign trade zones help or hurt the economy, or encourage companies to employ more workers than they otherwise would.
Trump Administration's Shift on Marijuana Could Imperil Banking Arrangements
By forcing cannabis businesses to rely on cash, the move might make businesses, owners and employees vulnerable to theft and complicate state efforts to collect taxes on drug sales.
Why It’s Getting Easier for Marijuana Companies to Open Bank Accounts
Banks and credit unions are becoming more comfortable serving marijuana businesses. But the progress could be wiped out by President Trump’s Justice Department.
Where Buying Marijuana Is Legal, But There’s Nowhere to Smoke It
Although some lawmakers have tried, no state legislature has yet carved out rules for cannabis lounges, cafes or tasting rooms.
Charlottesville May Put the Brakes on Campus Free Speech Laws
A protester’s death at a white supremacist march in Virginia showed how hateful speech can lead to violence.
Is Changing the Constitution the Only Way to Fix Washington?
States have the power to call a convention to amend the Constitution. That hasn’t happened since the Constitution was written, but now the idea is gaining steam.
How State Apprenticeships Could Ease Staffing Woes
It’s not unusual for firefighters and police officers to start their careers as apprentices. Some state agencies are also embracing the training strategy.
Cities Need State Help to Meet Paris Climate Goal
Cities can do a lot more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with state policy behind them.
Why Some States Are Making Short-Term Training Free
Officials in Indiana and Kentucky say college scholarships for occupational training programs will help fill open jobs.
Matching Ex-Offenders With Hard-To-Fill Health Care Jobs
People with arrest and conviction records can help with hard-to-fill jobs, but employing them creates legal and administrative challenges.
Merging Colleges to Cut Costs and Still Boost Graduation Rates
Increasing college graduation rates without increasing funding is a goal in many states. At least one is demonstrating it’s possible to use the merger of two- and four-year schools to help boost graduation rates.
To Help Ex-Offenders Get Jobs, Some States Reconsider Licenses
Felons can’t be a riverboat owner or a horse meat processor in Illinois. Lawmakers there and in several other states are weighing changes to their licensing restrictions.
With Growth of the Gig Economy, States Rethink How Workers Get Benefits
Lawmakers in Washington state and New York are thinking about reforming the social safety net for the 21st century.
Health Care Adjusts to a More Diverse America
Health care providers will need to beef up language services, hire diverse staff, and pay attention to culturally appropriate care strategies.
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