Threats and harassment are on the rise, but strategies exist to bring down the temperature and reduce the likelihood of deadly outcomes.
States are taking a look at tax credits, cost-sharing, regulation reductions and more as they look to support families and their economies.
The Legislature is poised to put a constitutional amendment on next year’s ballot that would make thousands of state jobs “unclassified,” allowing at-will firing of employees.
In recent years, conservatives have championed family-friendly workplace policies as “pro-life” measures.
The legislative session was a mixed bag for Gov. Kevin Stitt, who got everything he wanted — including an income tax cut and a ban on cellphones in schools — until the very last day.
The Oregon state legislature is hoping to raise billions for transportation projects from new sources as gas tax revenue dwindles. Democrats are pushing for a focus on maintenance.
The rejected bills included tax credits for the parents of young children, a provision for a state-funded scientific research institute, and legislation exempting service workers’ tips from state income tax.
The proposal, which cleared the Texas House over the weekend, would increase state oversight of universities and place restrictions on what professors can teach.
Conflicting mandates chill innovation and create a compliance nightmare while putting national security at risk. A federal moratorium on state regulation would be a good step toward developing a coherent national strategy.
Utah Republicans have sometimes been critical of President Donald Trump, but the state has already enacted several laws that advance “Make America Healthy Again” goals.
There are lessons for other states in Colorado, where policymakers are struggling to walk back legislation that would do more harm than good.
The Montana Legislature passed housing policies that have eluded other jurisdictions, including increasing height limits, reducing parking requirements and permitting single-stair apartment buildings.
It’s no accident that Utah once again leads the nation in job and GDP growth. Free-market reforms in other states are boosting their competitiveness as well.
The lottery could expire this summer without legislative action. Despite its problems, it provides billions to schools and veterans.
All states are in compliance with federal REAL ID regulations as the implementation date looms this week, 20 years after Congress passed the mandate. But uptake among residents varies.
Both Maine and Oklahoma have state House speakers who are in their early 30s. They talk about the fresh perspectives they bring to the job.
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