News
Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers. He was criticizing Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear for vetoing a slew of bills last week. Republicans control both legislative chambers with supermajorities, but in Kentucky only a simple majority is required to override vetoes. Beshear criticized GOP legislators for moving “shell” bills and voting on final versions without sufficient transparency. (Kentucky Lantern)
A panel of Massachusetts energy experts discussed how the commonwealth can promote renewable energy even as the federal government pulls back on approvals and funding.
Building new highways doesn’t ultimately ease congestion. By changing behavior, reducing capacity is a better solution.
The amount of federal money New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul assumed her state would receive when putting together her budget. That’s 36 percent of her proposed $252 billion budget...
Amite Dominick, founder of Texas Prison Community Advocates. That group was among the plaintiffs that won a ruling from a federal judge who found that lack of air conditioning in Texas prisons is “plainly unconstitutional.” In Texas, 85,000 prisoners reside in facilities that lack air conditioning in most living areas. About a dozen die per year due to heat. The state says that installing air conditioning in all living units would cost more than $1 billion. (Texas Tribune)
Non-citizen voting is rare but a number of states and Congress are considering laws requiring proof of citizenship.
Universal vouchers and other private school choice programs have had a lot of momentum in red states. Support from Trump and Congress could push them further.
Democrats are not enjoying their time in the wilderness — or seeing a way out. At the same time, Wisconsin is now hosting the most expensive judicial race in the nation's history.
Residents of mobile-home parks have seen costs rise as investors buy up properties. Lawmakers in several states are looking to add more guardrails.
The course of legislation in Virginia and Texas suggests a way forward in regulating AI without stifling innovation.
Utah’s new legislation addresses parents’ concerns, doesn’t tax state or local resources for enforcement, and is popular with the public. Other states should see it as a model.
Some schools have offered free tuition, grown dual credit programs or helped students’ credits transfer when they move on to four-year schools.
The amount of state aid being sought by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. The request calls for $638 million for city services and $700 million for updating the electrical grid in the Pacific Palisades...
Jack Ciattarelli, describing Bill Spadea, his opponent for the GOP nomination for governor in New Jersey. The candidates both seek to win over Republican primary voters by claiming to be the most aligned with President Donald Trump. Both men have criticized Trump in the past and each now characterizes the other as jumping on the Trump bandwagon opportunistically. (New Jersey Monitor)
Departments have to receive permission to replace workers. The city is facing a $20 million shortfall driven by overtime costs for public safety.
Much has been said about the health consequences of severe Medicaid cuts. A new analysis from the Commonwealth Fund considers the jobs and revenue that states could lose.
Methadone is an effective treatment but too often state rules and health-care providers’ practices create barriers to successful outcomes. More sensible approaches are needed.
The Democrat is expected to announce a run for a third term in the coming weeks. In the meantime, he is devoting much of his energy to attacks on the administration in Washington.
The minimum hourly wage sought by home health-care workers lobbying in Nevada. Two years ago, home health-care workers convinced legislators to set their minimum wage at $16 an hour...
Eric Lundberg, a pastor in Pierce County, Wash. He was testifying against a bill that would amend a “parents’ bill of rights” passed by voters last November, which requires schools to notify parents about mental health and medical decisions, as well as gender-related counseling. Sponsors said the bill is necessary to clear up confusion about implementing the ballot measure. (The Center Square)
The City Council wants to shift funds toward projects that have been stalled for years or even decades. Sacramento has seen 300 traffic deaths over the past eight years.
The state faces a severe shortfall, but a proposed package would raise or shift $1 billion in taxes to secure funding for various projects.
Too often people think of jury service as a hassle and a financial burden, rather than an empowering way to participate in justice. Some courts are trying to fix that and, in the process, make it easier to diversify their jury pools.
The storm damaged about 20 percent of western North Carolina’s child-care centers. Early childhood education is often neglected in disaster recovery plans and efforts.
In a switch from its previous approach, the chamber has passed a series of bills that will reduce barriers to construction and limit localities’ ability to set limits.
It’s not only about the research funding that has made America a world leader in innovation. Community and technical colleges are crucial to meeting our workforce needs.
Next month, voters will replace ex-Mayor Sheng Thao, who was recalled and then indicted. The two leading candidates both accuse the other of ties to Thao.
Frank Chopp, the longest-serving speaker in Washington state history. Chopp died on Saturday at 71. After serving as speaker for nearly 20 years, the Democrat stepped aside from that role in 2019. Chopp, who was known for his work on housing issues, made the comment last year in announcing he would not seek another term in the state House. (Washington State Standard)
The number of years a lightbulb has been illuminating a firehouse in Livermore, Calif. The Centennial Bulb, which earned that nickname in 2001 ...
The Maryland legislature is considering dozens of proposals to make energy cheaper, more reliable and more abundant. Meanwhile, residents’ utility costs are rising.
Most Read
