GOVERNING: State government news on politics, management & financ en-us GOVERNING magazine provides leading intelligence articles on management, policy and politics to help guide and inspire innovative leaders across state and local government. Sun, 19 May 0:27:23 PDT Boston Bombings Highlight Need for Public Safety Broadband Network http://www.governing.com/news/state/sl-boston-bombings-highlight-need-public-safety-broadband-network.html Mon, 29 Apr 9:30:00 PDT The wireless crashes that law enforcement experienced in the aftermath of the deadly bombing reinforced the need for a dedicated national public safety broadband network that's now in its planning stage. Storms Cause State of Emergency in Several States http://www.governing.com/news/state/State-of-Emergency-Declared-in-Several-States.html Fri, 12 Apr 8:3:00 PDT The governors of two states have activated the National Guard. Which States Accepted the Most Refugees in 2012? http://www.governing.com/news/state/sl-refugees-in-states-2012.html Mon, 8 Apr 11:0:00 PDT Millions of federal dollars flow every year through the states and a network of relief organizations to help refugees find housing, health care and jobs. Arizona Presses Ahead on Border Fence Despite Obstacles http://www.governing.com/news/state/sl-arizona-presses-on-border-fence-despite-obstacles.html Thu, 4 Apr 9:10:00 PDT After nearly two years of preparation, an Arizona state senator says a plan will be unveiled in a few weeks to build a fence along the border with Mexico to keep out illegal immigrants. Hazleton a Test Case for GOP's Immigration Stance http://www.governing.com/news/local/Hazleton-a-Test-Case-for-GOPs-Immigration-Stance.html Mon, 1 Apr 8:7:00 PDT The Pennsylvania city presents a test case of whether the party risks leaving behind a critical part of its core constituency: white working-class voters for whom illegal immigration stirs visceral reactions. Flood-Prone Cities Try Disaster Planning on Their Own http://www.governing.com/topics/public-justice-safety/homeland-security-disasters/gov-flood-prone-cities-undertake-disaster-planning-solo.html Fri, 29 Mar 12:0:00 PDT Some places aren’t waiting for another Sandy. They're taking matters into their own hands. But what’s best for one city may not be best for the region. Oklahoma's Record 2011 Earthquake Tied to Oil Drilling http://www.governing.com/news/state/Oklahomas-Record-2011-Earthquake-Tied-to-Oil-Drilling.html Wed, 27 Mar 8:6:00 PDT Scientists have linked Oklahoma’s biggest recorded earthquake to the disposal of wastewater from oil production, adding to evidence that may lead to greater regulation of hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas. Tuition Equity Bill for Undocumented Immigrants Uncertain in Minnesota http://www.governing.com/news/state/mct-tuition-equity-bill-passes-minnesota-committee.html Fri, 15 Mar 8:30:00 PDT If the Legislature passes the bill, Minnesota would join 12 other states in offering in-state tuition to eligible undocumented immigrants. NYC is 1st to Use Volunteer Techies to Improve Disaster Response http://www.governing.com/idea-center/gov-nyc-makes-use-volunteer-technologists.html Thu, 14 Mar 12:0:00 PDT New York City has created the country's first municipal program that uses volunteer tech experts, including Facebook employees, to improve its emergency response. California Earthquake Showcases Merits of Early Warning System http://www.governing.com/news/state/mct-ca-earthquake-shows-merits-of-early-warning-system.html Thu, 14 Mar 11:0:00 PDT The Monday quake, centered about 35 miles south of Palm Springs, was a successful test of an early warning system researchers have been working to perfect.