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As a part of reshaping the duties of the police department, city and Capital Metro officials are considering a new police force entirely devoted to regional public transit. Many details of the proposed security team are still undecided.
Somerton, Ariz., City Manager Jerry Cabrera, commenting on the Census Bureau’s population numbers that place the city’s total much lower than expected. But Somerton isn’t the only area in which officials believe certain populations, like Latino, Black, Asian and other minority communities, were undercounted; many believe the undercounts in the 2020 Census were worse than previous decades. (Associated Press — August 27, 2021)
The estimated proportion of native Hawaiians who are vaccinated, about 20 percent lower than the rest of the state. Many Native Hawaiians have a deep-rooted mistrust in the government that dates back to the U.S.-supported overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893.
A new report finds that the wear and tear on our highway system has greater costs than were previously understood, implying a need for more transportation infrastructure investment, especially for road maintenance.
China’s decision to end imports of recyclable materials created huge challenges and forced a hard look at recycling in the U.S. New legislation aims to increase private-sector responsibility for waste reduction and recovery.
They anchored their communities, and Black teachers taught their students that everyone could learn and succeed. We should keep these strengths in mind as we try to re-integrate public schools today.
A comprehensive view of the states’ marijuana laws regarding medical use, workplace accommodations and driving under the influence. Today, 36 states and the District of Columbia allow medical use of marijuana.
The Challenge to Compete Kansas Workforce 2020 report highlights how increasing work experience and apprenticeship opportunities will allow the state to continue to grow. The state will also need to retain young workers.
The Maryland county has partnered with the public school system and the Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland to provide free public transportation to school, afterschool programs and jobs.
The Biden Administration has promised to double offshore wind energy to 30 gigawatts by 2030 and offshore wind costs are expected to fall by 55 percent by that same year. But not all agree that it’s the best solution.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, commenting on the statewide mask mandate and vaccine requirements that will take effect on Monday. The state will require all eligible students and school employees to get vaccinated and will reinstate an indoor requirement. (Reuters — August 26, 2021)
The predicted number of COVID-19-related deaths that will occur in the U.S. between now and Dec. 1. Health experts say the prediction could be reduced by half if nearly everyone wore masks in public places.
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Governments around the nation are working to design the best vaccine policies that keep both their employees and their residents safe. Although the latest data shows a variety of polarizing perspectives, there are clear emerging best practices that leading governments are following to put trust first: creating policies that are flexible and provide a range of options, and being in tune with the needs and sentiments of their employees so that they are able to be dynamic and accommodate the rapidly changing situation.
Informed by social media analysis and surveys, San Jose built a corps of trusted local messengers to boost vaccination rates in hard-to-reach communities.
The state housing agency has cited two major sports arenas for cutting backroom deals with developers that shortchanged the public on affordable units. The agency is now investigating a third.
Ken Paxton’s office recently released a report claiming to clear him of bribery and misuse of power allegations. The report, which has no author and is unsigned, instead places blame on the U.S. attorney, a private lawyer and the staffers that accused Paxton.
A federal judge has proposed that the city of Portland, Ore., and the U.S. Department of Justice use a court-appointed monitor to oversee their nine-year-old settlement on police reform.
Holly Kim, the Lake County treasurer who is running for re-election next year, received a $3 Litecoin donation toward her political campaign, making her the first Illinois political candidate to accept digital currencies.
Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, president of Oakland University in Rochester, Mich., regarding the school’s decision to require all faculty, staff and students to be fully vaccinated now that the FDA has given full approval to the Pfizer vaccine. Many schools and businesses across the nation are now requiring their students and staff to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. (Associated Press — August 24, 2021)
The amount of federal rental assistance that has been distributed so far. The program has struggled to reach the millions of tenants who are at risk of eviction. A total of $46.5 billion was approved for rental assistance earlier this year.
Lots of them are named for slaveholders, British royalty and even fictional characters. It’s time we honored some of the heroes of the struggles for freedom and equal rights.
As Gov. Hochul takes over, her decisions could significantly change the allowances of local policy. Many in Staten Island are eager to see her response to topics such as congestion pricing, HOV lane extension and more.
As the state’s coronavirus cases continue to rise, officials hope that the approval from the Food and Drug Administration will convince more residents to get vaccinated. The state saw an all-time single-day high of 893 cases on Sunday.
The state’s Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the new law banning citizen-led ballot initiatives infringed on the public’s right to enact laws outside of the state Legislature. The new law is now void.
A Los Angeles Fire Department Captain filmed a searing critique of the city council’s vote last week to require city employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by early October. Many firefighters oppose the mandate.
Chicago’s Deputy Inspector General for Public Safety Deborah Witzburg, regarding the section’s analysis of the police department’s use of gunshot detection technology to help combat violent crime. The study found that only 9.1 percent of dispatches from ShotSpotter resulted in evidence of a gun-related criminal offense. The Chicago Police is ShotSpotter’s largest customer, paying $33 million in August 2018 for a three-year contract. (The Hill — August 24, 2021)
The number of women who are currently serving as governor in the U.S. as Kathy Hochul took the reins as New York governor on Tuesday, tying the record that was set in 2004 and matched in 2007 and 2019.
Republicans can’t wait to vote out California’s governor. Democrats have been less engaged, which points to potential problems for the party in next year’s midterms.
Unlike China, American roads and transport systems have been around for too many decades. We need to fix them, not dream of gleaming new ones.
It doesn't create much new housing and distorts the housing market, providing little if any help for low-income households. It's no substitute for broad liberalization of zoning policies.
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