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Secretary of State Scott Schwab confirmed that a recount of the failed abortion amendment would cost $120,000. In response, anti-abortion activist Mark Gietzen filed a lawsuit demanding a hand recount without cost.
San Miguel County, N.M., Manager Joy Ansley, regarding the containment of the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire after four months. The wildfire, the largest in the state’s recorded history, burned more than 530 square miles and cost $300 million to contain. In addition to the containment costs, federal emergency managers have paid more than $4.5 million in aid to affected individuals and households and $6.7 million to small businesses through low-interest loans. (Associated Press — Aug. 23, 2022)
The proportion of voters who supported Maxwell Frost in the Florida District 10 Democratic primary...
Most of the states we live in appear to be solidly Republican or Democrat. These maps offer a chance to look beneath the surface at the shades of partisan control.
With 36 governorships at stake, more women from both parties are running this year, and more are winning their primaries. That’s happening despite the fact that women must overcome barriers that few men face.
Gov. Gavin Newsom stopped a bill that would have allowed pilot programs across the state to establish sites for supervised drug use. Now advocates are looking for ways around the veto.
The North Carolina city was the first in the state to implement protections against income discrimination. The policy will only apply to housing that received city subsidies. Charlotte severely lacks affordable housing.
Despite surviving several COVID-related challenges, some businesses are closing due to monthly rent increases, landlord disputes and hiring difficulties. Only about 65 percent of small businesses are currently profitable.
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones, regarding the Division of Civilian Oversight that Jones created earlier this month. The Division is an independent agency that will investigate allegations of police misconduct and use of force incidents. However, the plan has not been well received by the St. Louis Police Officers Association, the Ethical Society of Police and the St. Louis Police Leadership Organization; all three police associations have filed a lawsuit to hopefully prevent the law from going into effect in September. (Associated Press — Aug. 23, 2022)
Firearms researchers have tied gun shows to illegal purchases and ghost guns. California is the first state to end the shows on state property. Officials hope the ban helps lay the groundwork for other states.
Steve Nichols, chief technology officer at Georgia Technology Authority, offers his observations and predictions for what's trending and what's to come with regard to cyber incident notification laws.
The city will reduce its number of voting precincts by nearly 40 percent, which is expected to save as much as $2 million. However, the reduction also means that many voters’ polling places will change for the November election.
Washington state officials want voters to have full faith and confidence in the system, as claims of voter fraud and stolen elections continue to lack evidence. Many believe it’s time for Republicans to change their narrative.
Much of the information presented about the coronavirus pandemic fails to include data about the virus’ impact within the corrections system. Many jails in Georgia have contradicting or undercounted information.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and former Arizona Congressmember Gabby Giffords partnered to open a new phone bank location in Santa Fe and spoke against gun violence at events across the state.
The Maine Technology Asset Fund, a state-funded $45 million business development program, which has produced little public information, helps protect taxpayer investments, experts say.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, the state’s first Black governor, regarding the installment of a statue of Bett, an enslaved woman who went to court to win her freedom more than 80 years before the Emancipation Proclamation. The statue was unveiled on Sunday, Aug. 21, the same day, just 241 years prior, that a jury agreed with the attorneys and freed Bett, who later changed her name to Elizabeth Freeman. (Associated Press — Aug. 21, 2022)
The public’s relationship with the Census was strained by the unique circumstances surrounding the 2020 count. Robert Santos, the first Latino to direct the Census Bureau, wants to repair this.
The fierce rhetoric flying between state capitols is a reflection of “the big sort,” as we increasingly seek out those with whom we share values. The common ground essential to governing is getting harder and harder to find.
This large and largely unpopulated western state with a rich history is pioneering a new future by setting aside several million acres of public and private land to serve as natural habitat for returning bison and other displaced animals.
Roads and water infrastructure top the list of local priorities, but broadband expansion and clean energy projects are proving popular as cities face increased demand for these newer technologies.
The root cause of the problem is a longstanding overall lack of respect for teachers and their craft, which is reflected by decades of low pay, hyperscrutiny and poor working conditions.
Approximately 50 voting machines across the state malfunctioned during last week’s primary election from high temperatures, some of which partially melted. Many poll workers also experienced heat-related illness.
A report from the HHS showed that 44,000 residents would lose state health insurance coverage entirely while 24,000 would lose subsidies if the tax credits were not extended through the legislative package.
The state Senate approved a bill that would seal the records of some previously incarcerated individuals if they maintain a clean record to help them better reintegrate into society. The bill will next move to Gov. Newsom for consideration.
The Transgender Advisory Council of Equality Utah’s Sue Robbins, regarding the Utah High School Activities Association’s secretive investigation into a female athlete after questions arose about whether the girl was transgender. The UHSAA and the girl’s high school determined that she was, indeed, female after reviewing her records dating back to kindergarten. The questions were raised by the parents of two girls that the investigated athlete had defeated in competition. (Associated Press — Aug. 19, 2022)
The estimated number of people who have been subjected to police use of force in...
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is scrambling to address acute safety and operational challenges while anticipating a long-term funding crisis. What happens in Boston could have lessons for other big-city transit systems.
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