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Law enforcement has come out of a period of severe criticism with more support than ever. Departments still face many challenges though, most notably hiring enough officers.
Oregon-based Pacificorp is pushing shield bills in its home state after convincing lawmakers in three other states to offer utilities financial protection if they take preventative steps.
Philadelphia, San Francisco and Berkeley, Calif., have also banned algorithms that can lead to price-gouging, with similar proposals brewing in other major cities.
For the first time in 15 years, the city and union reached a deal without a strike or strike vote. The agreement will increase spending by $1.5 billion, mostly for raises.
Legal challenges, economic factors and Trump administration policies are all creating problems for commercial wind farms.
If sensible ideas from a decade ago gain traction in Washington this year, they could boost U.S.-based manufacturing and international competitiveness, with a mixed impact on state and local tax revenues and policies.
The administration is shifting resources away from Housing First, the long-established approach of getting individuals into supportive housing as the first priority.
Legislators have made water a priority this session, with the state falling short of ever-increasing demand. Ideas for addressing the problem range from conservation to desalination.
Proposals to cut Medicaid will not only end coverage for millions but undermine the health-care system as a whole.
The program has grown far beyond its original target populations. Congress needs to pare it back.
Making tips tax-free would not only lower revenues but distort the tax code.
San Antonio created a housing strategy that’s made it more affordable than most other large cities.
A new data dashboard from the Urban Institute fleshes out how the funding is being allocated by category and across states, counties and congressional districts.
The sheriff of Winneshiek County has complied with all federal and state immigration enforcement requests, but state Attorney General Brenna Bird said his Facebook post spread false information about the need for court orders.
The race for mayor in Mississippi’s capital features a dozen Democrats in Tuesday’s primary. Some complain there are too many candidates and too little information about them.
A panel of Massachusetts energy experts discussed how the commonwealth can promote renewable energy even as the federal government pulls back on approvals and funding.
Building new highways doesn’t ultimately ease congestion. By changing behavior, reducing capacity is a better solution.
Non-citizen voting is rare but a number of states and Congress are considering laws requiring proof of citizenship.
Universal vouchers and other private school choice programs have had a lot of momentum in red states. Support from Trump and Congress could push them further.
Democrats are not enjoying their time in the wilderness — or seeing a way out. At the same time, Wisconsin is now hosting the most expensive judicial race in the nation's history.
Residents of mobile-home parks have seen costs rise as investors buy up properties. Lawmakers in several states are looking to add more guardrails.
Utah’s new legislation addresses parents’ concerns, doesn’t tax state or local resources for enforcement, and is popular with the public. Other states should see it as a model.
Some schools have offered free tuition, grown dual credit programs or helped students’ credits transfer when they move on to four-year schools.
Departments have to receive permission to replace workers. The city is facing a $20 million shortfall driven by overtime costs for public safety.
Much has been said about the health consequences of severe Medicaid cuts. A new analysis from the Commonwealth Fund considers the jobs and revenue that states could lose.
Methadone is an effective treatment but too often state rules and health-care providers’ practices create barriers to successful outcomes. More sensible approaches are needed.
The Democrat is expected to announce a run for a third term in the coming weeks. In the meantime, he is devoting much of his energy to attacks on the administration in Washington.
The City Council wants to shift funds toward projects that have been stalled for years or even decades. Sacramento has seen 300 traffic deaths over the past eight years.
The state faces a severe shortfall, but a proposed package would raise or shift $1 billion in taxes to secure funding for various projects.
Too often people think of jury service as a hassle and a financial burden, rather than an empowering way to participate in justice. Some courts are trying to fix that and, in the process, make it easier to diversify their jury pools.
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