Immigrant-Investor Program Brings In Billions of Dollars (and Fraud)

A new study of the controversial but popular EB-5 program details the successes and challenges of foreign investment in America.

America's Sue-Happy State AG

Oklahoma’s Republican attorney general sues the federal government -- and even other states -- every chance he can get. Will his legal battles change the future of American politics?

Treating the Infectious Disease of Violent Crime

With homicides surging in some big cities, it's tempting to go back to locking up more people. But there's a better way.

The Pay-for-Performance Approach to Reducing Recidivism

The early success of a Pennsylvania program for parolees shows the potential for one form of privatization.

Shouldn’t We Have Community Policing Czars?

We need to institutionalize improvements in the ways police interact with their communities.

The New Unemployables

Drugs, crime and the social ills long associated with urban areas have migrated to rural America, and it's having a profound effect on the economy.

Where Police Don't Mirror Communities and Why It Matters

Minorities are underrepresented in nearly every large law enforcement agency in America. Some police agencies are now looking to change that.

Can Smart Infrastructure Be Cyber-Secure?

With everything increasingly connected, there is a growing awareness of new vulnerabilities.

Violent Confrontations and the Psychology of a Cop

Every officer knows that things can quickly turn lethally dangerous. How can these situations be prevented?

States Start Restricting Police License Plate Readers

Critics say the now-popular technology needs to be regulated, but cops worry too much regulation will hurt their ability to fight crime.

A Model for Decriminalizing Mental Illness in America

America’s jails are filled with people suffering from severe psychological problems. But largely thanks to one judge, Miami found ways to keep the mentally ill out of incarceration and in treatment.

Go to Jail, Go to School

By running its own charter school for inmates, the San Francisco sheriff's office is making a big dent in recidivism.

Where Obama and Christie Agree on Criminal Justice

In their recent proposals for reforming the system, the Democratic president and Republican governor who wants to be president have found common ground in three major areas. But does it even matter?

How the Never-Ending Battle of Redistricting Will Impact 2016

Florida and Virginia (and possibly two other states) have to redraw their unconstitutional voting maps for the 2016 election. Similar legal challenges are only likely to increase in coming years.

The Technology That Could Make Roads Safer for Cyclists

Most states have laws to protect bikers from cars, but they're hard to enforce. One city is testing a new device that makes it easier.

Why So Many Attorneys General Are in Legal Peril

A striking number of current and former state AGs are facing criminal charges or investigations.

How Cincinnati Got Its Cops to Support Community Policing

After race riots in 2001, Cincinnati's path to police reform required years of dedication and patience. The hardest part was not turning police into scapegoats.

Permit Requirements Could Reduce Gun Deaths

Can requiring a permit in order to purchase a handgun reduce firearm homicide rates?

Why We Need to Take the ‘Fire’ Out of ‘Fire Department’

Firefighters don't actually fight that many fires these days. It's time to re-think how we deliver costly emergency services.

Taking a Break to Celebrate Cops

What began as a day in 1962 has morphed into a weeklong celebration.

Municipal Bankruptcy's New Rulemakers

The rules for a city’s return to solvency are no longer being crafted by lawmakers.

What the Supreme Court's Obamacare Ruling Means for States

The 6-3 decision protects health subsidies for millions of Americans and spurs states to rethink the future of insurance marketplaces.

High-Performance Policing: Getting the Metrics Right

The latest analytics tools can help police and community leaders see the larger public-safety picture.

The Conservative Case Against Capital Punishment

The death penalty process is too wasteful and expensive to justify any longer.

Police Aren't the Only Public Workers Wearing Body Cameras

Some cities have started equipping them not just to cops but also other government employees who often encounter confrontation.

Did Performance Measurement Cause America's Police Problem?

Some argue it can be traced back to how departments evaluate their officers.

America's First Government-Owned Marijuana Store

The Cannabis Corner is the only (but probably not the last) place where public workers are paid to sell pot.

The Story Behind the Prominent Rise of State AGs

The role of attorney general in states has evolved from policy enforcer to policy creator.

Why We Should Let College Students Help Us Fight Fires

By replacing some career firefighters, local governments could save a lot of money without compromising safety.