Elections
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A proposed map would converge three congressional seats at one Kansas City intersection, raising fears of diluted urban representation and legal battles ahead.
Elected office should be more than a steppingstone to higher office or wealth accumulation. Among other things, elected officials should respect their constituents and side with the underserved whose voices are rarely heard.
Houston, Texas, has started deploying digital kiosks throughout the city. In addition to offering wayfinding services and municipal resources to residents and visitors, they also serve as Internet connectivity hubs.
The prison that was previously privately run will return to local government control in April and Warden Laura Williams’ background in behavioral health could help to bring a much-needed culture change.
No Democratic governor has been defeated since 2014. Look for that to change in November.
The systems shouldn’t be diluted in the name of “reform.” Licensing benefits women and minorities, brings higher wages and protects the public.
The CHP, one of California’s largest police agencies, does not provide body cameras for 97 percent of its officers.
Gov. Jay Inslee proposed spending $100 million to subsidize the purchase of electric vehicles, but only $25 million was earmarked for EV incentives in the budget that was passed on Thursday.
A California case involving local sugary-drink taxes demonstrates the value of taking to the courts to push against industry-backed laws that block city and county policies that promote health and equity.
The idea was first included in a campaign pledge during the 2000 election and has been debated ever since. The state will abolish the county’s office and transfer its duties to the county commission, effective in 2024.
Residents across the Maryland county are reporting instances in which they are forced to wait several minutes before they’re connected with a 911 operator. Improving call center retention and efficiency could help alleviate the issue.
After months of changing map boundaries, the state’s primary field is finally ready and a new district could become one of the nation’s most competitive races. The primary is May 17.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the border arrest program will be extended into Webb, Brooks and Jim Hogg counties, all three of which are controlled by Democrats. Two of the counties are not on the state’s border.
We used to allow homeowners to operate commercial businesses on their property. By and large, it worked. We can do it again. Say hello to “accessory commercial units.”
The state House passed the bill by just two votes; it was opposed by 21 Republicans and 12 Democrats. Those in favor of the legislation claim that the boxes create risk for fraud because they’re unattended.
The state House passed legislation that would allow digital license plates for consumer and fleet vehicles. The technology is already available in California, Arizona and Michigan.
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