-
Governors roundly condemn Alabama ruling that effectively halts IVF
February 23, 2024 | Management, NewsRepublican leadership in the state is working on legislation that would narrow the impact of the ruling after several Alabama fertility clinics halted the procedures.
-
Feds preach vigilance amid multiple physical, cyber threats against election officials
| News, ManagementIn response, agencies as varied as CISA and the Postal Inspection Service are offering a slew of free and low-cost resources in a bid to help states and localities keep issues under control.
-
As millions wait on food stamp approvals, feds tell states to speed it up
| News, ManagementTo adequately staff safety net programs, some states are boosting workforce funding, and others are investing in new computer systems to speed up claims processing. But food security advocates say recent backlogs are a symptom of long-term disinvestment.
-
Releasing suspects pretrial doesn’t lead to higher crime rates, experts say
February 22, 2024 | News, ManagementSome states and jurisdictions are taking different approaches to cash bail.
-
Trust in government, and opportunities to rebuild it
February 21, 2024 | News, ManagementConfidence in state and local government may have been waning in recent years, but there are ways communities can help to bolster their resident’s faith in them.
-
No fare! Free bus rides raise questions of fairness, viability.
| News, ManagementThe strategy is especially helpful to lower-paid workers, but it might not be sustainable.
-
States look to rein in ballot initiatives with more ballot initiatives
February 16, 2024 | Management, NewsBallot measures in recent years have been used to expand Medicaid, preserve abortion rights and raise minimum wages. Now, state lawmakers are turning to them to put more restrictions on the process.
-
Dead smoke alarms, moldy rooms, empty first aid kits: Farmworkers endure unsafe and substandard housing across US
| News, ManagementThe federal government requires all states to inspect housing for temporary agriculture workers annually, but only some states inspect known migrant labor camps.
-
Cities pay a climate penalty as air pollution worsens
February 15, 2024 | News, ManagementCommunities vulnerable to deteriorating air conditions and the resulting public health issues may find it ever more difficult to adapt to the changing environment, a new report suggests.
-
California prison drug overdoses surge again after early treatment success
| News, ManagementDrug overdose deaths in California state prisons rebounded to near record levels last year, a big setback for corrections officials who thought they were on the right track with medication-assisted treatment efforts. Officials blame fentanyl.