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The initiative commonly known as the Oregon Rebate would increase the minimum tax on large businesses by 3 percent and send the cash to all residents, guaranteeing them a minimum income.
For many localities across the swing state, election workers are bracing for a flood of conspiracy theories and abuse on Election Day in November. But through its history, culture and grassroots efforts, one Pennsylvania county has a different experience.
Rahul Gupta, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, regarding the 15 percent decline in drug overdose deaths in the past 12 months as compared to the year prior. North Carolina saw the greatest decrease, with a 48.8 percent decline, while eight other states reported at least a 21 percent decrease in overdose deaths. However, several western states actually reported an increase in deaths. (CQ-Roll Call — Oct. 16, 2024)
Republican Sen. Mike Braun remains favored but has not been able to build a substantial lead in Indiana. Voters in Oakland, Calif., meanwhile, might recall the mayor and the district attorney in one fell swoop.
Whether it’s backyard housing or in-law suites, attitudes are changing on accessory dwelling units as a cheaper, quicker route to housing affordability and availability.
States have been awash with cash in recent years. Those that didn’t make spending increases permanent are now in better shape.
Despite some local officials’ claims that they will not certify election results, there are ample safeguards to ensure that ballots are tabulated accurately and election results are certified in a timely manner.
Both red and blue states across the nation have emission reducing plans that are dependent on federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act. Depending on who is elected in November, available funding could change.
Pittsburgh has a new policy that bars city employees from using generative AI tools with sensitive data from residents. But every state and locality has their own set of rules as there is no federal law to regulate the development and use of AI.
An approved measure was supposed to require Internet providers to offer basic broadband interconnectivity to low-income residents for $15 a month. But a consortium of providers and telecom firms argue that should be the FCC’s job.
A court opinion from Nebraska state Supreme Court Justice Lindsey Miller-Lerman, who wrote in the court’s ruling that Secretary of State Bob Evnen did not have the authority to strip voting rights from people convicted of a felony. The last day to register to vote for the 2024 election in Nebraska is Oct. 25 and it must be done in person. (Associated Press — Oct. 16, 2024)
The relative amount that California corporate tax revenue revenue has...
Parks gained popular and political support during the pandemic. That hasn’t translated into increased funding, especially for smaller neighborhood parks.
Term-limited as governor of Delaware, Democrat John Carney decided to cap his career with a stint as mayor of Wilmington.
New analysis shows the breadth of Nebraska campaign giving by Pete Ricketts and his parents, which spiked when he ran for governor and spiked again to support Jim Pillen, who soon appointed Ricketts to the U.S. Senate.
Aaron Peskin, who is an advocate for community services, rent control and neighborhood preservation, is now an underdog in the famously liberal city’s mayoral race that wants a hard-line approach to homelessness and crime.
In the summer of 2022 the state reduced the filing fee for new LLCs to just $1, triggering a surge in fraud and registration delinquencies. Now the state must deal with the fallout, including the possibility that current business and job numbers are not reliable because of it.
Spokane, Wash., Public Schools banned students from using their phones in class at the start of this school year. Teachers have found the new policy to be a “nonissue” that has resulted in better engagement, even when phones are allowed.
Craig Antico, chief executive and founder of ForgiveCo, regarding the company’s decision to purchase the debt of about 8,800 residents in metro Atlanta. The total debt paid was worth $10,662,432 and the recipients were chosen at random, though they could not be making more than $100,000; the median income of the Atlanta recipients was $29,000. The Fort Collins-based company partners with for-profit companies who supply the cash to pay off the debt. So far, the company has paid off the debts of about 50,000 people across the nation. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution — Oct. 14, 2024)
Voters and voting offices in Western N.C. face unprecedented challenges in finding their bearings, and each other.
Outdated, expensive systems fail to deliver for government or the public. Procurement technology needs to be simpler, clearer and faster for everyone.
The National League of Cities was founded 100 years ago. Its CEO reflects on its history and continuing mission.
The state has opened a handful of gasoline distribution sites, where residents can go to get 10 gallons for free, to help the state recover from the recent Category 3 storm. But lines to get the free gas are long and supplies are limited.
The FBI’s quarterly data shows there has been a 23 percent decrease in murder nationally. New Orleans, however, has seen a sharper decrease, with a 39 percent drop in murders and less than 100 murders so far this year.
The title of a publicity campaign mounted by Blythe, Calif., to try to convince state officials not to close the Chuckawalla Valley State Prison in Blythe, where about 18,000 people live in 27 square miles of desert. The state corrections department has designated Chuckawalla, which employs more than 800 people, as one of the next two institutions to be closed as a result of the steep decline in the state's inmate population. (CalMatters — May 30, 2023)
Law enforcement officials aren’t supposed to appear in campaign ads showing a badge or wearing a uniform. But lots of them are doing it.
We continue to underfund them, their student bodies are becoming more diverse, and their values are under political assault. We need to preserve the cultural significance of these important institutions.
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