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Despite their obvious differences, legislators are able to work across the aisle on issues of shared concern such as transportation and housing, says the head of NCSL.
Former Indiana Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels. He said he doesn’t “see the point” of a fresh round of redistricting in the state, pushing back on calls from Vice President JD Vance and others to redraw the state’s congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms. (Politico)
After a strike slashed staffing by up to 60 percent, prisoners report 21-hour lockdowns in overheated cells
Once seen as a strong favorite, Bruce Harrell now faces an uphill general election fight against Katie Wilson, his highly progressive challenger.
This would be the first coal leasing application accelerated thanks to the new federal law, which aims to cut red tape for energy production.
State data reveals that 70 percent of infants live in areas without sufficient licensed care.
Local government jobs weren’t a focus for career technical education at a Central Texas school district until a new human resources director came to Cedar Park.
There’s much to applaud in the ways Columbia now celebrates its Black heritage. But too much of that celebration is limited to Black residents.
Amount Honolulu City Council member Esther Kiaʻāina’s office spent on lei over the past year ...
Robyn Lowe of Ban Carriage Tours Savannah. As Savannah prepares to update its horse tour ordinance for the first time since 2017, Lowe and other advocates are pushing for stricter heat protections, including suspending tours when temperatures exceed 85 degrees. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A recent survey found over half of rural ERs in the Dakotas lack 24/7 attending physician coverage, prompting reliance on physician assistants, nurse practitioners and remote consultant support.
With city agencies citing budget and compliance hurdles, some Los Angeles residents are responding to infrastructure inaction by painting their own paths.
Officers report clearer records, better training and more accountability, though budget and privacy questions remain.
A dozen years after bankruptcy, Detroit is in better shape than almost anyone could have imagined. But too much of the city remains poor, says Mary Sheffield, the probable next mayor.
We could save billions by transforming these shuttered monuments to mass incarceration into something far more useful, humane and fiscally responsible. What the military did decades ago offers a proven blueprint.
Projected per-student spending in New York for the 2024–25 school year, nearly double the national average ...
California state Sen. Aisha Wahab. The Democrat’s Senate Bill 259 would bar retailers from using AI to adjust prices based on data pulled from customers’ phones. For example, a ride-hailing company could charge more if it knows your battery is about to die. The proposal is part of a broader push in Sacramento to curb AI-driven practices. (Cal Matters)
With around $45,000 per branch, libraries are offering family education and stress management workshops in counties where 70 percent of child welfare cases stem from economic hardship.
Educators and health officials say legalization has lowered perceived risk among teens, making prevention and enforcement in schools more challenging.
With killings down by more than half from the 2021 peak, officials say progress is real but fragile, and deep-seated social issues remain unresolved.
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A month after she was sworn in, Cara Spencer had to deal with a devastating tornado.
Washington wants to prune federal regulations. The feds should pay attention to what the Old Dominion is doing. And AI can help.
The city’s movement toward free care for kids up to age 2 could be a gamechanger with national implications. And it’s a sign of the growing political strength of working parents.
Missouri state Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin. The Republican president pro tem said Gov. Mike Kehoe is weighing a redistricting plan aimed at aligning the state’s congressional map with its conservative majority, following similar moves debated in Texas. (Bloomberg)
Democrats face financial and political risk in their bid to block the GOP plan.
Providers report denial rates up to 17.5 percent. To cope with the mounting financial pressure, some small clinics have stopped accepting Medicaid altogether.
Hurricane season begins in earnest in August. The devastating floods in Texas earlier this summer underscored the importance of state and local readiness as the federal government rethinks its role in disaster response.
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