Wisconsin Churches vs. Cemetery Lobbying Fight; N.C. Budget Scuttles Light Rail Project
Also: Ohio Supreme Court OKs charter school management company ‘fraud’ and a Kentucky mayor’s ‘bathroom stall’ media tweet?
States Agree on Need for ‘Preschool,’ Differ on Definition
Policymakers in Minnesota and elsewhere have been impressed by studies that show early education can improve a child’s life and save taxpayers money over the long term.
Ending Unlimited Solitary Confinement in California; Booker to the Rescue for New Jersey’s Tunnel Mess?
Also: The Texas Supreme Court weighs education funding suit and suing Kansas for voting-machine tapes.
Kentucky Clerk Still Says ‘No’ to Gay Marriage Licenses; Flint’s ‘Geography of Poverty’
Also: Bankruptcy and the future of energy in Texas and Common Core gets a rare break in Florida.
'Discriminatory' Auto Insurance Pricing Targeted by States
Some are listening to consumer advocates saying insurance companies discriminate against low-income drivers by using credit scores, occupations and education levels — not just their driving records — to set rates.
Florida Schools Turned Into ‘Failure Factories’; Baltimore’s Big Tech Dreams
Also: Iowa’s big LED streetlamp leap and Boise homelessness lawsuit’s national impact.
Courser Still Digging in Michigan; Lawmakers Try Again to Draw Districts in Florida
Also, Topeka Statehouse as firing range, pot bars in Denver and angry school principals in Milwaukee.
What Your Internet Access Says About Your County Government’s Trustworthiness
To improve transparency, officials must first understand local demographics, according to a new University of Missouri study.
Your State’s Fracking Wells Might Be Shallow. And That’s Bad.
Underground water sources tend to sit less than a mile from the earth’s surface, so fracking below them is ideal, according to a new Stanford University study.
Check Out Raleigh’s Homegrown Innovator Movement
The city is closing its digital divide with a model STEM program.
3 Ways WIOA Will Change How Workforce Boards Operate
They can now gather and test hiring data from states and localities.
A Special Lottery to Forgive Student Loan Debt?
A New Jersey lawmaker is interested in making it a reality. But how would it work?
California’s Vaccine Debate Won’t Be Over Anytime Soon
Several legal challenges to the new state immunization mandate are expected on the heels of infighting among medical experts, nonprofits and celebrities.
Tax Resistance Unlikely to Thwart Vermont Education Reform
Government officials see the quality of education diminishing across the country.
Louisville Mayor Continues Push for Performance and Compassion
“To be a good mayor, you have to have the heart of a social worker and the head of chief executive officer.”
How Much Marijuana Will Be Detected in Municipal Sewage?
National Institutes of Health funding will aid researchers sampling two Washington state wastewater system to test local cannabis use.
Chicago Schools Running Out of Money Quickly; Municipal Recycling’s Economic Quandary
Also: The Sacramento Kings arena trial is starting.
As State Spending on Higher Education Drops, Federal Funds Grow
New Pew research shows “a pretty striking change, in a pretty short period of time.”
How Much Do Public School Systems in Each State Spend Per Student?
A new U.S. Census Bureau survey details expenditures on public education.
Passage of Campus Carry Bill Puts Texas Lawmakers at Odds With State’s Universities
The controversial legislation would allow licensed gun owners to carry their weapons in campus buildings.
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