Calif. Lawmakers Seek Eric Holder’s Help; Okla. Gets Another Federal REAL ID Act Extension
Also in our State and Local News Digest: Snow-removal headaches in Billings; Philly is now collecting its soda tax; and weak state revenues in Illinois prompt budget worries.
A Long-Lost Data Trove Uncovers California’s Sterilization Program
Some of the 20,000 victims are still alive today.
Fresno’s Formula to Spur Downtown Revitalization
In California’s Central Valley, financial incentives and the prospect of a future high-speed rail connection to the Bay Area are helping to drive development. But there’s some uncertainty, too.
If Cap-and-Trade Falters, What’s Next for California’s Bullet Train Funding?
A top high-speed rail official in the Golden State shares his thoughts on what could be a big stumbling block.
Fresno Seeks to Shed Its Legacy as a ‘Poster Child for Suburban Sprawl’
Boosters say the California city’s downtown is poised for a comeback, and point to a raft of public policies and programs that helped set the stage.
Calif. Regulators vs. Uber's New S.F. Deployment; Baltimore Mayor’s Hand-Delivered Letter to Trump
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown’s request of Obama before leaving office; a new Trump-inspired civics lesson in Maine school; and casino troubles ahead in South Bend.
San Francisco Looks to Level the Broadband Playing Field
Landlords of multi-unit dwellings who attempt to offer only one internet service provider to residents will have to open their doors to resident-requested alternatives, if first-of-its-kind legislation passes.
How to Turn a Retirement Plan Law for Private Sector Workers Into Reality
At a California forum, experts and officials discuss implementing the state’s new Secure Choice Act.
A Grim Task Following Oakland’s Deadly Fire; New Airbnb Regs in New Orleans
Also in our State and Local Weekend Digest: NYPD’s Smart Car fleet; predatory towing in Philadelphia; and drawing “geo-tourists” to eastern Montana.
Amid California's School Building Bonanza, New Dollars Might Not Reach Poor Districts
"We have lost an opportunity to reform a fragmented system," says the chairwoman of the Golden State's Senate Education Committee.
The Great Eucalyptus Debate in California
The Bay Area is deadlocked in a battle over whether its non-native blue gum trees should be felled or protected.
California's Replumbing Project to Save San Francisco Bay And Its Dying Delta
But the mechanism for change—the state water board’s much-anticipated update to its Bay-Delta plan—is running “way, way behind."
California's Largest State Employees Union Sets Strike Date
The union represents the majority of the workforce in more than 300 of the state’s government agencies.
California’s Newest Sanctuary City; Higher Taxes for Chicago Families
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Ohio economic development tax breaks; Wells Fargo fallout in Charlotte; and Pennsylvania’s debt.
Hazardous Needles Pose Difficult Problems for Local Governments
If a safe-injection site “eliminates this public health hazard, maybe it’s something to consider,” says the public works director in Santa Cruz, California.
Long Beach Among Places Recognized by White House for Efforts to House Homeless Veterans
Mayor Robert Garcia said 657 formerly homeless veterans in the city have obtained housing during the last two years.
Video: California Counties and Cities Make Strides Against Homelessness
Identifying policy barriers is the first step toward alleviating the problem.
In 2016 Elections, Americans Voted to Execute More People
Nebraskans voted to reinstate the death penalty, and Californians voted to speed up their executions.
California’s Ballot Initiative to Control Drug Prices Has the Pharma Industry Terrified
It’s the most expensive referendum in history.
Why Two States Are at Odds Over the Future of the Death Penalty
Public support for capital punishment has declined in recent years, but the issue continues to be a point of contention, as some advocate for its repeal and others push for its reinstatement.
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