Governors Pay Prisoners Face-to-Face Visits
As part of a new initiative, eight governors agreed to meet with inmates, crime victims and corrections staff to better understand how their criminal justice policies impact people.
Don Willett’s Lone Star Legal Show
The Texas Supreme Court justice is witty and approachable, and he's huge on Twitter. He's also one of the most influential conservative jurists in the country right now.
Drowning in Data, Cities Turn to 'Citizen Scientists'
Governments have more data than they have the manpower to handle. Some recruit volunteers to help analyze it all, but they're far from being experts in data.
What If Government Just Gave Everyone Cash, No Strings Attached?
The radical idea of a universal basic income is far from new, but it's finally being tested around the world -- even in America.
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What's Good Enough for the Gherkin Should Be Good Enough for Americans
The most sophisticated risk managers in the world invest in state and local governments. So why are Americans so hesitant?
Rural America Gets Creative to Attract Much-Needed Doctors
"Training in 'the sticks,' sticks," says one medical professional. But first, rural areas have to get doctors there.
COMMENTARY
What a Digital City Hall Could Be
Redesigning a government website should be about more than attractiveness and easy navigation. It's a chance to reengineer underlying processes.
These Governors Are Rich, But Are They Effective?
The wealthy are increasingly seeking their state's highest office. Winning has been the easy part.
For the Future of Anti-Abortion Laws, Look to Missouri
Health policy experts say other conservative states often follow Missouri's lead on abortion measures. This year, the state passed several never-before-seen regulations.
A Better Way to Manage the Next Public Health Emergency
The typical approach can result in the wrong people — or not enough of the right people — being engaged in the response.
States Add a Human (Services) Touch to 'Stat'
Colorado is one of the few governments to employ the data-driven approach in human services. It's helping the state tackle major problems.
Infrastructure Lessons From One of the Nation’s First P3s
A 75-year-old highway project offers clues to solving a critical present-day problem.
Term Limits Could Hurt Republicans in 2018
Twice as many Republicans can't run again for state legislative office. That could help Democrats, but how much?
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Work for Us – Or Else: The Rise of Noncompete Contracts
It's now common, even for lower-paying jobs, to make employees pledge their loyalty to companies. Some states are stepping in to stop the corporate abuse.
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Areas in the United States suffering from a shortage of primary-care providers. Most of them are rural.
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What Does the National Opioid Emergency Mean for States and Cities?
There are still some major unanswered questions about Trump's declaration.
Legal or Not, States Forge Ahead With 401(k)-for-Everyone Plans
Congress jeopardized the future of state plans to help private employees save for retirement. States don't seem to care.
The Week in Public Finance: A Hockey Brawl in St. Louis, New Jersey's Pension Plan and Another Illinois Impasse
A roundup of money (and other) news governments can use.
Speeding Plays an Even Bigger Role in Traffic Deaths Than We Thought, Say Feds
The National Transportation Safety Board wants governments to crack down on speeding, which claims as many traffic deaths as drunk driving. But the hard question is: How?
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Thriving Environment, Thriving Community
Fresh air, clean water and open spaces are fundamental pillars of a healthy community.
The Rise of the 'Night Mayor' in America
The concept caught fire in Europe and is gaining relevance in large and small cities across the Atlantic.
Throwing Money at Businesses Has Been a Bad Idea Since the Start
It's time to abandon corporate tax breaks. Just look at their history.
Hackers' Little Helpers: Employees With Bad 'Cyber-Hygiene'
Governments are starting to realize that cybersecurity isn't just the responsibility of the IT department.
Transportation Innovation’s Crucial Ingredient
For the revolution to succeed, smart regulators and thoughtful entrepreneurs will need to work together.
