Recent articles by Lauren Henry from governing.com http://www.governing.com/authors/rss/rss/?a=159462695 Texas Confronts Human Trafficking With Its Own Policies http://www.governing.com/blogs/view/gov-texas-confronts-human-trafficking-with-its-own-policies.html The Lone Star state is one of many trying to combat human trafficking and help its victims with state programs. Treating Drug Abuse to Reunite Families http://www.governing.com/topics/health-human-services/gov-treating-drug-abuse-to-reunite-families.html Drug abuse is a common problem in child neglect cases. An Arizona program treats parents who risk losing their kids. Transportation Agencies Turn to Mobility Management http://www.governing.com/generations/government-management/gov-transit-agencies-turn-to-mobility-mgmt.html The strategy involves partnering with other agencies and nonprofits to improve convenience for individual riders, especially seniors, and achieve cost savings at the same time. Felons' Voting Rights Could Impact 2012 Election http://www.governing.com/news/state/gov-felon-disenfranchisement-varies-across-states.html States have wildly different policies when it comes to voting rights for convicted felons. Some say those discrepancies may impact the outcome of elections. D.C. Museum Explores Design with Miniature Golf http://www.governing.com/news/local/gov-dc-museum-explores-design-with-mini-golf.html Miniature golf will draw those in Washington, D.C., to explore design while having fun at the National Building Museum. D.C. Museum Explores Design with Miniature Golf http://www.governing.com/news/local/gov-dc-museum-explores-design-with-mini-golf.html Miniature golf will draw those in Washington, D.C., to explore design while having fun at the National Building Museum. D.C. Museum Explores Design with Miniature Golf http://www.governing.com/news/local/gov-dc-museum-explores-design-with-mini-golf.html Miniature golf will draw those in Washington, D.C., to explore design while having fun at the National Building Museum. California's Driverless Car Bill Passes Assembly Transportation Committee http://www.governing.com/news/state/gov-californias-driverless-car-bill-passes-assembly-transportation-committee.html The California Assembly Transportation Committee unanimously passed the SB 1298 bill Monday, which regulates autonomous vehicles. Alabama Attracts Airbus Manufacturing Plant http://www.governing.com/news/state/gov-alabama-attracts-airbus-manufacturing-plant-and-new-jobs.html Airbus will bring 1,000 new jobs to Alabama. Alabama Attracts Airbus Manufacturing Plant Airbus will bring 1,000 new jobs to Alabama. Laser Light Show Grants Fall Flat in Favor of Fireworks http://www.governing.com/news/local/gov-laser-light-show-grant-falls-flat-in-favor-of-fireworks.html No town in California's San Joaquin Valley accepted a pollution control grant to hold a July 4 laser light show instead of fireworks. Commerce Secretary John Bryson Resigns http://www.governing.com/news/politics/gov-commerce-secretary-john-bryson-resigns.html U.S. Commerce Secretary resigned. Child Welfare Law Change Leaves Some Behind in District of Columbia http://www.governing.com/news/local/gov-law-change-in-district-of-columbia-child-welfare-subsidies-skips-some.html Change in the District’s child welfare laws has resulted in uneven financial support for adopted children and those with legal guardians. District of Columbia School Voucher Supporters Strike Deal with Feds http://www.governing.com/news/local/gov-district-of-columbia-school-voucher-supporters-strike-deal-with-obama-administration.html Congressional backers of the Opportunity Scholarship Program reached an agreement with the White House.