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The state shows it’s possible to transform Medicaid with existing systems.
One judge called parts of the states' arguments "absurd" and "ridiculous."
All states will inevitably have to find ways to reform how they pay for Medicaid services. Right now, that way is looking like accountable care organizations.
The growth of citizen-powered engagement platforms is a challenge for local governments, but it's a phenomenon they should embrace.
New York's top judge is the brain behind many ideas that have upended the court system nationwide including legal aid for the poor, drug courts and foreclosure protections.
Today's municipal workers have to cut the best deals they can, but nobody's looking out for tomorrow's workers.
Cate Richards of IBM’s Smarter Cities, on how cities track inventory and infrastructure. In many cities, if a car crashes into a disabled hydrant, the damaged device is reported to the department of public works instead of the fire department.
Widespread and comprehensive gun control legislation has failed at the federal and state levels. While cities don’t have the authority to ban guns, they’ve gotten creative trying to control them.
U.S. school superintendents who approve of physically restraining children as punishment.
Greg Rice, planning and development director of Dunedin, Fla., who declined to shut down a 12-year-old's lemonade stand after one of the neighbors emailed City Hall at least four times in two years complaining that the operation is an "illegal business" and "causes excessive traffic, noise, trash, illegal parking and other problems that reduce ... property values."
U.S. cities traditionally develop relationships with foreign cities for diplomatic, cultural or educational purposes. But more and more are looking to them for economic development.
More than a month after Detroit was criticized for turning off water to people who had not paid their bills, the water shut-offs are beginning again.
Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday vetoed legislation that would have established statewide regulations on ride-sharing services that compete with taxis, saying he didn't want to put in place a "one-size-fits-all approach" on an industry best regulated at the local level.
In July, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that comprehensive autism services must be covered for children under all state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program plans, another federal-state program that provide health coverage to lower-income children.
State Treasurer Doug Ducey, who campaigned on a promise to bring his experience running Cold Stone Creamery to bear on the challenges facing state government, won the Republican primary for governor Tuesday night.
Republican businessman Scott Milne defeated two fellow GOP hopefuls and a Libertarian's write-in bid Tuesday for the chance to face two-term Democratic incumbent Gov. Peter Shumlin in November.
Charlie Crist's commanding victory sets him up to face Republican Gov. Rick Scott in what will be one of the highest profile -- and most expensive -- governor's races in the country.
Federal government inaction is thrusting a tough issue on local jurisdictions.
See charts and a few key takeaways on new data measuring how recently laid-off workers are faring across regions and industries.
Kevin Counihan led one of the most successful state-run health exchanges in the country.
Valerie Paschall, writing about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The movie is being filmed in Detroit but set in Washington, D.C., at times.
The Texas Bar Association has created a web page for lawyers interested in providing help, but immigrants face more than the challenges of a complicated system. They must also grapple with judges who apply legal standards differently.
Environmental justice advocates question Houston's recycling plan. Where should the new sorting facility be located?
The state purchases conservation land in Calhoun County with oil spill money.
There's a hiring bias against people who aren't already working. Some wonder if there should be a law to correct that.
Oregon is suing, blaming the tech giant for the state's failed healthcare website.
Inspired by recent events in Ferguson, Mo., a family of teens releases an app to try to keep police accountable.
Time of day middle and high schools should open, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, which claims schools with later start times see improvements in student attendance and performance.
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation today, Aug. 25, that requires all smartphones sold in the state to be equipped with kill-switch functionality.
A federal judge found Detroit police operations changed during the past 11 years and ended oversight of an independent monitor who was put in place after police were accused of excessive use of force, illegal detentions and unconstitutional conditions of confinement.
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