Federal tax bill: What it could mean for affordable housing
COMMENTARY | Proposed federal tax incentives can make a huge difference in helping states like Oregon address the housing crisis.
Does your state have strict gun laws? Chances are it saw a drop in gun homicides.
A new analysis from the left-leaning Center for American Progress says there is a correlation between a state’s gun laws and its shooting homicides.
Texas governor rallies Republican governors and AGs with secessionist rhetoric
Greg Abbott is using legal arguments similar to those used by supporters of the Confederacy to justify his confrontations at the border with federal authorities. Law professors warn that could be dangerous.
No more prizes for killing ‘nuisance’ animals under these hunting contest bans
Such contests kill tens of thousands of coyotes, foxes, squirrels and other animals each year.
Rent growth cools, but affordability is still out of reach
Even though rents aren’t rising as quickly as they were last year, they’re still too damn high for an increasing number of households.
‘The world is watching.’ Alabama executes inmate using nitrogen gas
The state opted for the method following a botched execution of the same inmate in 2022. Two more states have since adopted the until now never tried method.
To put a dent in opioid addiction, start with the corrections system
Pilot programs have offered incarcerated individuals medications for opioid use disorder, but now it’s time to start expanding those programs for long-term success, observers say.
10 lessons learned from the Justice Department's review of the Uvalde school shooting
COMMENTARY | The critical review of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting offers key takeaways to help policymakers, practitioners and schools avoid the same failures if faced with a similar situation.
How Chicago became an unlikely leader in body-camera transparency
The city has a long history of brutal, violent policing, but its latest approach to body-worn cameras and police oversight could serve as a national model.
Plastic bag bans have already prevented billions of bags from being used, report finds
Twelve states and more than 500 cities have implemented bans on single-use plastic bags. New data shows those efforts are paying off.
3 actions for cities fighting antisemitism and Islamophobia
Mayors met last week to discuss how to deal with an increase in hate crimes amid the war in Gaza.
How tech can democratize community engagement
In contentious city planning meetings, the louder voices in the room often control the narrative, but technology can reframe the conversation and streamline the engagement process.
Mayors, feds bemoan immigration ‘paralysis’
City leaders overwhelmed by the influx of migrants joined federal officials in strongly urging Congress to address the crisis at the southern border.
Can wastewater alert schools about Covid spread?
COMMENTARY | While wastewater surveillance doesn't prevent all viral transmission, its role in understanding the extent of transmission could help officials ensure schools stay open during a public health emergency.
A flurry of anti-trans bills kick off many new legislative sessions
Barely into the new year, conservative state legislatures are already taking up anti-LBGTQ bills. Republicans are pushing at least 300 such bills across the country. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup.
Can cities clear homeless camps without offering an alternative?
The Supreme Court will hear a case on how far local governments can go to enforce bans on sleeping and camping in public spaces.
Connecting researchers and legislators can lead to policies that reflect scientific evidence
COMMENTARY | Researchers want real-world impact. Lawmakers want programs that work. The public wants to benefit from taxpayer-funded research. Building a bridge from academia to legislatures is key to all three.
FEMA to overhaul its disaster aid system after decades of criticism
The agency will offer upfront cash payments to disaster survivors and slash some of its infamous red tape.
Congress averts shutdown for third time in four months
A short-term spending deal was passed on a bipartisan vote in both the House and Senate. But, as some hoped, it does not provide additional funding for two critical programs helping low-income Americans.
When a vendor pays a mayor $13,000, is it a bribe? The U.S. Supreme Court will decide
A former Indiana mayor asked the high court to intervene in his corruption case and resolve a disparity in which “gratuities” from outsiders are considered OK in some courts, but not in others.
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