- + Mandatory reporting laws meant to protect children get another look—Some states are considering rolling back these laws, saying the result has been too many unfounded reports that disproportionately harm families who a...
- + One city takes to the streets to address extreme heat—A Los Angeles neighborhood tested the impact of an innovative cool pavement coating, and research shows it holds potential to supplement climate mitig...
- + States explore new incentives to lower the cost of EVs—Washington state became the latest state to roll out rebates for buying or leasing EVs this week, but other states are offering incentives to knock th...
- + Making AI better than us—What could possibly go wrong?—COMMENTARY | Trained on data scraped from all corners of the internet, today’s generative AI applications are rife with biased data. Developing a trus...
- + Tennessee House votes to arm teachers despite opposition—In spite of protesters, a bill that would allow teachers to carry a gun goes to governor for signature. [Category: Management]
- + With surge in hate crimes, state justice department launches hotline awareness campaign—Oregon's confidential hotline connects victims to government and community services that range from counseling to help filing a police report. [Catego...
- + National DELETE Act included in privacy discussions—California already has a law that gives consumers more control over the data held on them by data brokers. A federal effort would give Americans a cen...
- + First state-regulated overdose prevention center preps for opening—Rhode Island is using part of its opioid settlement money to expand harm reduction strategies and demonstrate how the center can impact drug use, cri...
- + Achieving racial equity in college admissions starts in pre-K—COMMENTARY | The class of 2028 is the first college class to be admitted after the end of affirmative action. Without it, we need big-picture reforms....
- + Biden administration sets higher staffing mandates. Most nursing homes don’t meet them.—Under the new rules, nursing homes participating in Medicare and Medicaid will be required to follow designated nurse staffing standards. [Category: M...
- + States are required to background check child care workers. Many are falling short.—Dozens of states are out of compliance with at least one component of a federal law’s requirements, a congressional report found. But the problems are...
- + Justices debate whether cities can make sleeping outside a crime—Cities worry they could have to “surrender” public places if an Oregon city’s anti-camping law is struck down by the Supreme Court, while advocates sa...
- + 911 call centers cope with more calls, fewer workers —Staff shortages are forcing emergency call center workers to pick up more overtime, work longer hours, adding extra pressure to an already stressful j...
- + Holdout states consider expanding Medicaid—with work requirements—The prospect of a second Trump administration has renewed interest in the idea. [Category: Management]
- + What cities can learn from Seattle’s racial and social justice law—COMMENTARY | Working to end institutional racism is part of every employee’s job and the functioning of municipal government. [Category: Workforce]
- + In one city, litter meets its mechanical match—A pilot program in Detroit has enlisted a trash removal robot to reduce plastic pollution on the beach from entering local waterways. [Category: Emerg...
- + Initial funding for digital equity plans is available. But how do states plan to use it?—Some have identified creative solutions to address affordability, digital skills and accessibility issues. But one approach—reliance on the federal in...
- + 3 tips for short-term land-use planning—COMMENTARY | As populations grow and real estate requirements change, cities or counties should regularly evaluate their mix of land use designations ...
- + To stop fentanyl deaths in Philadelphia, knocking on doors and handing out overdose kits—City officials hope that this proactive approach will normalize naloxone as an everyday item in the medicine cabinet, and prevent people from dying of...
- + Lawmakers hope to use this emerging climate science to charge oil companies for disasters—Under their proposals, state agencies would use computer models to tally up the damages caused by climate change and identify the companies responsibl...
- + How states can give released inmates the best chance of staying clean—A Medicaid waiver can help state corrections facilities finance reentry services aimed at keeping former inmates in recovery and curbing the opioid cr...
- + National data privacy standard would preempt state efforts—A bill in Congress would supersede more than a dozen state laws. While most support a national standard, some state leaders and experts worry the legi...
- + Half of new state spending on preschool was backed by COVID aid last year, new report finds—That money helped improve access — preschool enrollment was up in nearly every state — but it also raises real questions about whether states will be ...
- + Other 'zombie' state laws, like Arizona's, on abortion, LGBTQ+ issues and more could resurface—COMMENTARY | It might seem unnecessary for a state legislature to repeal a law that is not enforced or has been superseded by a more recent law, but t...
- + Other states, like Arizona, could resurrect laws on abortion, LGBTQ+ issues and more that have been lying dormant for more than 100 years—It might seem unnecessary for a state legislature to repeal a law that is not enforced or has been superseded by a more recent law, but the recent Ari...
- + Can the snarky ‘Save Our Yachts’ campaign save Washington’s capital gains tax?—The long-fought-for and hard-won tax has survived its legal challenges. Now it must survive the ballot. [Category: Finance]
- + States are banning private funding of elections. Some worry about unintended consequences.—Wisconsin voters approved a ballot measure banning such cash infusions earlier this month. Proponents of the bans say they limit interference in elect...
- + California looks to AI to automate health insurance enrollment—The state will use artificial intelligence after a pilot found it significantly sped up processing times. [Category: Digital Government]
- + Too many cubicles, too few homes spur incentives to convert offices to housing—States are stepping in with tax breaks and zoning changes to help replace the unwanted cubicle farms with much-needed housing. [Category: Infrastructu...
- + Key takeaways from the Explore Act, one of the largest outdoor recreation bills ever—The proposal will streamline the permitting process for outdoor recreation companies, study internet access at National Parks, identify potential long...
- + Under new partnership with feds, state AGs can investigate airline complaints—States have not been allowed to pursue air carriers for violating consumer protection laws since 1978, but a new partnership with the U.S. Department ...
- + How collaboration is changing North Carolina, one project at a time—States that want to tap universities and philanthropies to find solutions to policy challenges using the best research, evidence and data should look ...
- + Hundreds of millions up for grabs in environmental justice grants—Housing, air monitoring, green jobs and coastal resilience are some of the initiatives that could receive funding under the Inflation Reduction Act. [...
- + Majority of American teachers worry about shootings at their schools, survey shows—Most educators favor more mental health screening for students and oppose arming teachers, though their views are more divided when it comes to whethe...
- + Why a lawsuit may be state and local governments’ best chance to cut insulin prices—The skyrocketing cost of insulin hits employee health plans and limits governments’ ability to finance other projects, such as infrastructure improvem...
- + Justices appear willing to limit bribery law used in corruption cases—The U.S. Supreme Court appeared to be sympathetic to a former Indiana mayor’s argument that the federal bribery statute is vague. A ruling would resol...
- + Feds move to make gov websites more accessible to people with disabilities—It’s the first time the federal government has ever issued rules clarifying how the more than 30-year-old Americans with Disabilities Act applies onli...
- + 8 years into America’s e-scooter experiment, what have we learned?—The climate benefits of shared e-scooters depend upon how companies deploy and manage them, and what steps are taken to keep riders safe. [Category: I...
- + Marijuana tax revenues fall short of projections in many states, including Colorado—COMMENTARY | As the market matures both the price of marijuana and tax revenues associated with its sale will likely drop further in the future. [Cate...
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