Eli Richman

Recent Articles

• The Rise (and Fall) of Drones
• Nov 30, 2012
• Drones could revolutionize police work. But privacy and security concerns could keep them grounded.

• San Francisco Tests a Streetlight That Thinks for Itself
• Aug 31, 2012
• The city is hoping that remotely controlled lights connected to mini-grids can cut maintenance and energy costs as well as CO2 emissions.

• $7 Billion Plan for D.C.'s Union Station Announced
• Jul 26, 2012
• The undertaking would be one of the country's most expensive transportation infrastructure projects. But at least one hurdle remains: how to pay for it.

• $7 Billion Plan for D.C.'s Union Station Announced
• Jul 26, 2012
• The undertaking would be one of the country's most expensive transportation infrastructure projects. But at least one hurdle remains: how to pay for it.

• Christie to Give Keynote Address at Republican National Convention
• Jul 18, 2012
• The New York Post is reporting that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will give the keynote address at the Republican National Convention in August.

• Weiner Reportedly Considering Run for NYC Mayor
• Jul 17, 2012
• Anthony Weiner is considering a return to politics with a possible a run for mayor according to the New York Post.

• Weiner Reportedly Considering Run for NYC Mayor
• Jul 17, 2012
• Anthony Weiner is considering a return to politics with a possible a run for mayor according to the New York Post.

• High-Speed Rail's International Leaders Offer Thoughts on U.S. Approach
• Jul 12, 2012
• Members of the International Union of Railways came to Capitol Hill to discuss the progress of high-speed rail worldwide.

• California Bill Would Allow Children More Than 2 Parents
• Jul 10, 2012
• SB 1476, a bill working its way through the California Legislature, would remove the limit of two legal parents per child. Similar legislation exists in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maine, and the District of Columbia.

• Obama Signs Transportation, Student Loan Bill
• Jul 9, 2012
• President Barack Obama signed the new two-year transportation bill, which also included an extension of lower student loan interest rates Friday.

• Illinois Removes Family Exemption For Assisting Fugitives
• Jul 5, 2012
• Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed a bill Thursday removing a loophole that allowed immediate family members to help fugitives escape the country without legal penalty. Illinois was one of 14 states to have such an exemption.

• Michigan county school district enacts merit-based salaries for teachers
• Jul 3, 2012
• St. Clair county became the first in Michigan to enact a merit-based pay program for its teachers.
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• Pittsburgh's forestation plans bring financial savings
• Jul 2, 2012
• Pittsburgh announced its Urban Forest Master Plan last week. The plan details an 20 percent increase in tree population over 20 years, an amount which will eventually yield over $1 million in savings per year.

• Mid-Atlantic Storm Damage Prompts Federal, State Response
• Jul 2, 2012
• he devastating storm that raced from Ohio and along the mid-Atlantic knocking out power to more than 3 million people and killing at least 17 sparked state officials to declare states of emergencies as the massive cleanup continued.
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• Iowa Makes It Tougher For Felons to Regain Voting Rights
• Jun 29, 2012
• An executive order from Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has made the state one of the most difficult for felons to regain their right to vote.