http://www.governing.com/authors/rss/rss/?a=159462875 http://www.governing.com/topics/public-justice-safety/gov-rise-and-fall-of-drones.html Drones could revolutionize police work. But privacy and security concerns could keep them grounded. http://www.governing.com/topics/energy-env/gov-streetlight-that-thinks-for-itself-in-san-francisco.html The city is hoping that remotely controlled lights connected to mini-grids can cut maintenance and energy costs as well as CO2 emissions. http://www.governing.com/news/local/gov-union-station-plan-announced.html 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. http://www.governing.com/news/local/gov-union-station-plan-announced.html 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. http://www.governing.com/news/politics/christie-to-keynote-rnc.html The New York Post is reporting that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will give the keynote address at the Republican National Convention in August. http://www.governing.com/news/state/weiner-considering-nyc-mayor-run.html Anthony Weiner is considering a return to politics with a possible a run for mayor according to the New York Post. http://www.governing.com/news/state/weiner-considering-nyc-mayor-run.html Anthony Weiner is considering a return to politics with a possible a run for mayor according to the New York Post. http://www.governing.com/news/politics/gov-international-high-speed-rail-opens-first-branch.html Members of the International Union of Railways came to Capitol Hill to discuss the progress of high-speed rail worldwide. http://www.governing.com/news/state/gov-california-bill-would-allow-children-more-than-two-parents.html 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. http://www.governing.com/news/state/gov-obama-signs-transportation-bill.html President Barack Obama signed the new two-year transportation bill, which also included an extension of lower student loan interest rates Friday. http://www.governing.com/news/illinois-removes-family-exemption-for-assisting-fugitives.html 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. http://www.governing.com/news/state/michigan-county-merit-based-salaries-for-teachers.html St. Clair county became the first in Michigan to enact a merit-based pay program for its teachers. http://www.governing.com/news/state/pittsburgh-forestation-plans.html 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. http://www.governing.com/news/state/Mid-Atlantic-Storm-Damage-Prompts-Federal-State-Response.html 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. http://www.governing.com/news/state/Iowa-Makes-It-Tougher-Felons-Regain-Voting-Rights.html 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.