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Advocates are resisting a police program intended to curb gun violence, claiming it targets young Black men. A report found that three in 10 stops and four in 10 searches by the teams had no legal basis.
Tennessee Rep. Justin Pearson, regarding his and Rep. Justin Jones’ re-election to their legislative seats after being expelled for involvement in a gun control protest on the House floor. (NPR — Aug. 4, 2023)
Current government budgeting processes are not up to the demands of a world where the future looks less and less like the past.
There’s more to the elite college admissions game than a tilted playing field. It’s also about zoning squabbles and NIMBYism. State governments should take a larger role in land-use policy and overrule local stakeholders.
Stories and statistics point to mixed success since the new 3-digit number launched last July.
J.B. Pritzker signed a bill this week requiring public school districts to establish full-day kindergarten by the 2027-28 school year. The bill also requires a half-day program.
Several states have changed their policies in an attempt to overcome the national lifeguard shortage, lowering the minimum lifeguard age and offering large bonuses. Many pools and beaches are implementing aggressive recruiting tactics.
A Los Angeles County superior court judge implemented a preliminary injunction that will halt the city’s removal of 36 Indian laurel figs after advocates touted the shade benefits the trees offer in a warming world.
Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro, regarding the floating border wall Gov. Greg Abbott had installed in the Rio Grande after a body was found stuck in the barrier on Wednesday. It was the first of two bodies that have been found stuck in the boundary. Democratic lawmakers and humanitarian groups have sharply criticized the buoys and razor wire. The U.S. Justice Department sued the state of Texas last month after the governor refused to remove the barrier. (Texas Public Radio — Aug. 3, 2023)
Currently, abortion is legal in Ohio until 22 weeks. Meanwhile Michigan Democrats' have a fragile majority, other election action and the death of a trailblazer.
Transit agencies are facing worker shortages around the U.S. A new report says reforming human resources practices can help hire, train and retain workers of all types.
Ghana's spirituality informs its approach to governing. It shows up in everything from the way streets are used to the belief that unity is strength.
The California Air Resources Board will launch an e-bike incentive program this fall that will target low-income residents who live in disadvantaged communities, and offer rebates of $1,000 off a standard e-bike.
An overhead catenary line near the West End station was damaged due to high temperatures on Tuesday, Aug. 1, causing delays on DART’s light rail service in the city’s downtown area.
A report from the state comptroller’s office found that the state would need to increase its renewable energy generation by over 200 percent to achieve its goal of 70 percent renewable electricity by 2030.
Georgia is just one of 19 states that have laws regarding the disconnect of customer power in summer months. No company in the state may shut off power in the extreme heat or when temperature falls below 32 degrees.
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) attorney Paul R. Chavez, discussing the Florida bill that requires employers to submit worker information through an E-Verify system to verify their employees’ work status and increases criminal penalties for workers who violate the new law. The SPLC, ACLU and other civil rights groups sued the state over the legislation last month. (NPR — Aug. 2, 2023)
It’s the only city in the U.S. to own an interstate railway. Now Cincinnati wants to sell to Norfolk Southern and create an infrastructure trust fund. But first, voters need to give the plan their OK.
After an unsuccessful attempt to identify their unsheltered population in January, one Pennsylvania county hopes for better results in the summer.
A report found that the state ranked in the top half of states when it came to interest in the technology. California, Massachusetts and New York ranked the highest overall.
School districts across the state are struggling to fill teaching staff vacancies, so much that many will violate a new state law requiring public school districts offer free pre-kindergarten education.
The Legislature killed a school funding bill after it was tied to a contentious school voucher plan that would use public funds for private schools, forcing districts to lay off staff and new buses to afford teacher raises.
Heat indexes in Orlando have surpassed 100 degrees 32 times so far this year, making this year especially dangerous for unhoused residents. There has been a 75 percent increase in unsheltered people in Central Florida since 2019.
Angel Perez, president of the National Association for College Admission Counseling, commenting on the concern that school counselors, teachers and admission officers have about the impact that the Supreme Court’s recent ruling against affirmative action could have on students of color. Many counselors feel uncertain how to advise students about their application process or whether or not they should mention race in a student recommendation. (Reuters — Aug. 1, 2023)
Across the country, turnover and vacancies are high. Counties are raising salaries but still can't compete with the private sector.
It's the world’s most popular music genre, and some of its stars are making big investments in their communities. People who work on building local economies should pay attention and nurture this opportunity.
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