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Law enforcement has come out of a period of severe criticism with more support than ever. Departments still face many challenges though, most notably hiring enough officers.
The number of students, some as young as 5, who were abused by staff members at a Pennsylvania charter school. Twenty staffers have been charged with inflicting painful punishments including “shoulder work"...
Clayton Holland, superintendent of the Kenai Peninsula School District in Alaska, referring to the decision to send out “pink slip” notices to 160 teachers and staff warning them they might be laid off. Along with other educators, Holland testified before legislators that districts are having to plan now without knowing what the level of state support will ultimately be. (Alaska Beacon)
For the first time in 15 years, the city and union reached a deal without a strike or strike vote. The agreement will increase spending by $1.5 billion, mostly for raises.
Louisiana GOP Gov. Jeff Landry, referring to the defeat of four constitutional amendments he’d put before voters on Saturday. The measures would have changed state practices in areas including budgeting, taxation, juvenile justice and court structure. His package drew heavy spending in opposition and all four measures were rejected by about two-thirds of voters. (Louisiana Illuminator)
The once-derelict Motor City has turned into one of the great urban comeback stories, largely thanks to a mayor who was the right person at the right time.
A land of opportunity decades ago, Detroit fell into decline, but its revival is heartening.
Legal challenges, economic factors and Trump administration policies are all creating problems for commercial wind farms.
If sensible ideas from a decade ago gain traction in Washington this year, they could boost U.S.-based manufacturing and international competitiveness, with a mixed impact on state and local tax revenues and policies.
The administration is shifting resources away from Housing First, the long-established approach of getting individuals into supportive housing as the first priority.
Legislators have made water a priority this session, with the state falling short of ever-increasing demand. Ideas for addressing the problem range from conservation to desalination.
Proposals to cut Medicaid will not only end coverage for millions but undermine the health-care system as a whole.
The program has grown far beyond its original target populations. Congress needs to pare it back.
Los Angeles County has long been a governance mess. Have voters fixed it?
Making tips tax-free would not only lower revenues but distort the tax code.
Rather than an alternative to flying, California has spent billions on lines that can’t reach their destination.
Increasing demand for power is leading lawmakers to promote an energy source that's languished for decades.
San Antonio created a housing strategy that’s made it more affordable than most other large cities.
A new data dashboard from the Urban Institute fleshes out how the funding is being allocated by category and across states, counties and congressional districts.
The sheriff of Winneshiek County has complied with all federal and state immigration enforcement requests, but state Attorney General Brenna Bird said his Facebook post spread false information about the need for court orders.
The race for mayor in Mississippi’s capital features a dozen Democrats in Tuesday’s primary. Some complain there are too many candidates and too little information about them.
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.
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