States' Personal Income Shows Uneven Economic Recovery
These trends matter for state governments, because tax revenue and spending demands may rise or fall along with residents’ incomes.
In Opioid Epidemic, Prejudice Persists Against Methadone
Few new methadone clinics have opened in the last five years.
What Happens When Golf Carts Hit the Streets?
Hundreds of cities now allow golf carts to be driven on some public roads. But are they safe?
Beyond Farmers Markets: Cities, States Champion Locally Grown Food
Farmers markets are booming, but cities and states are doing more to connect consumers to local food and support the people who grow it.
How Some States Make Effective Birth Control More Available
At least 17 states are making it easier for women on Medicaid to get small, effective intrauterine birth control devices inserted immediately after giving birth.
Despite Slow Growth, Tax Revenue Has Recovered in 31 States
But the national trend masks how widely recovery has varied across the states.
Why More Grandparents Are Raising Children
In 2005, 2.5 million children were living with grandparents who were responsible for their care. By 2015, that number had risen to 2.9 million.
States Move to Encourage More Addiction Counseling
In a worsening opioid epidemic, a few states are changing Medicaid rules to encourage treatment centers to provide more counseling with addiction medications.
New Mexico Is Using ‘Behavioral Nudges’ to Help Curb Unemployment Benefit Overpayments
A brief from The Pew Charitable Trusts indicates the approach has been successful.
When Can State Tax Dollars Go to Church-Run Programs?
The U.S. Supreme Court could put states in the position of spending public money for services provided by churches or other religious organizations despite their own constitutional bans on the practice.
To Enliven Downtowns, Some Cities Promote Public Drinking
Public drinking can spice up a city’s nightlife — but allowing it also carries risks.
State Financial Disclosure Antiquated, Inaccessible
The personal financial holdings of candidates for state office and elected officials are often vague and hard to get.
How Teletherapy Addresses Mental Health Needs
Amid a shortage of mental health providers, states are increasingly turning to telemedicine to meet the urgent need for drug addiction treatment and other behavioral health counseling.
As Rural America Ages, Volunteers Give a Hand
Volunteers in the graying states are helping seniors remain in their homes.
Labor Department Rule Gives States Flexibility to Help Boost Retirement Savings
State-sponsored automatic enrollment programs are now possible.
State Police Face Staffing Shortages as Salaries Languish
State police often leave the force for higher-paying jobs at city departments.
Colorado: A Governing Success Story
Colorado is part of a growing trend of using data, facts and evidence to make policy.
New Voter ID Rules, Other Election Changes May Flummox Voters
Voters will head to the polls in November after a wave of laws and litigation in several states made it tougher to vote than it was four years ago.
State and Local Elections Officials Fight Trump Claims of ‘Rigged’ Elections
In Colorado, “numerous checks and balances for access and integrity” in the voting process make allegations of widespread corruption specious.
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