Why Animal Rights Groups Are Divided Over November's Meat-Sales Vote
The Humane Society says California's Prop. 12 would be the world's strongest protections for animals raised for human consumption. PETA wants voters to reject it.
All of the Above? The Ancient Voting Method One City Might Adopt
Advocates say "approval voting," which has never been used in electoral politics, offers voters more flexibility.
Most States' Tax Systems Worsen Income Inequality
A new report ranks the most and least fair tax systems.
Not Just Georgia's Brian Kemp: Other Secretaries of State Accused of Abusing Elections Power
Kemp faces allegations of using his position to suppress minority voters and gain unfair advantage in the governor's race, highlighting the office's increasing partisanship and potential for conflicts of interest.
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A Second State Could Ban Service Taxes
As taxes on Netflix and yoga gain favor as a way to raise revenue, a movement to stop them is growing. In November, the debate heads to Arizona.
In Year of Strikes, Education Plays a Big Role in Elections
Education has emerged as an issue this fall beyond school board and superintendent races.
2 Cop Convictions in 2 Months: Is This a Tipping Point in Police Accountability?
Fatal police shootings rarely result in convictions. In Chicago and Texas, they just did.
Homeless Donations Are Missing Something: Tampons
A nonprofit helped Athens, Ga., address this often-ignored need and wants to expand its services.
The Best Way to Build a Culture of Evidence-Based Government
Successful efforts to bring the use of data and research into decision-making are both top-down and bottom-up.
The Economy Is Booming. So Why Are Cities' Revenues Still Lagging?
The structure of their tax systems doesn't align with their evolving economies.
Want to Be a Good Leader? Rely On a Little Help From Your Friends.
Communities can’t address the big issues without collaboration.
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Amount by which California's summer tax revenues exceeded projections.
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Maine Could Make Health-Care History, Again, on Election Day
Voters could approve what would be the nation's first universal at-home care program. But it may face pushback from the incoming governor.
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How the New NAFTA Deal Impacts States
The revised trade pact keeps the original agreement's free trade zone intact while placing some new burdens on the auto industry.
Is the Midwest Ready for Recreational Marijuana?
Voters in Michigan and North Dakota could be the first in the region to legalize the drug. Supporters say passage would "shock the country ... and affect federal change."
• California's New Marijuana Law Is a First But Likely Not the LastIt's a Big Year for Voting Rights at the Ballot Box
There is an "unprecedented" number of measures this fall designed to make voting and registration easier. There are also some that would make voting harder.
Trump Administration Releases Final Rule for Legal Immigrants Using Public Benefits
It is not as strict as the leaked version but would still drastically limit what benefits they could use without risking green cards or permanent residency status.
• Midterms Give Voters Their First Say on Immigration in Trump EraA Month Before Election Day, Democrats Poised for Legislative Gains
While they likely won't win a majority nationwide, the party is poised to gain control of some chambers. How many depends on the size of the potential blue wave.
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Underneath This 'Pop-Up Forest' Is an Abandoned Highway
Akron, Ohio, calls it the Innerbelt National Forest.
For College Towns, Having a World-Famous University Is a Mixed Blessing
Just ask New Haven, the home of Yale.
This Is What Happens When a City Shuts Down Mental Health Clinics
This country has never had an effective public policy toward mental illness. In Chicago, things seem to be getting even worse.
How Public Employee Benefits (Beyond Pensions and Health Care) Compare to the Private Sector's
At a time of low unemployment, both kinds of employers are beefing up their perks.
