4 Ways to Help Evidence-Based Programs Succeed
Funding alone doesn't guarantee the success of these programs. Government leaders must keep needs and goals in mind, prioritize workforce capacity, then closely monitor the outcomes.
The Student Debt Crisis at State Community Colleges
Policymakers tend to focus on stories of scary-high debt. But students who owe much less are actually more likely to default.
States Require Opioid Prescribers to Check for 'Doctor Shopping'
“We in the health care profession had a lot of years to police ourselves and clean this up, and we didn’t do it.”
Immigration: Down in Farm Country, Up in Some Cities
Many high-tech centers, like Seattle, are seeing more immigration than they did 10 years ago. At the same time, a drop in immigration to rural agricultural counties has led to critical farm labor shortages.
Healthy School Snacks Promote Student Nutrition
Snacks bought at school can play a big role in kids’ diets and well-being, but until recently, many students did not have healthy food and beverage options readily available.
States Struggle to Provide Housing for Migrant Farmworkers
Unsanitary and crowded living conditions pose risks to migrant workers’ health, increasing their vulnerability to everything from infectious diseases to heat strokes. In a handful of states, efforts are underway to improve living conditions for these workers.
How States Can Use Economic Development Data More Effectively
Businesses, federal records and other third-party databases are full of valuable information.
This City's Opioid Treatment Model Spawned Imitators
Responding to the opioid epidemic, a Baltimore addiction treatment center offers all medications and all levels of care.
What Exactly Is a 'Smart' City?
Many cities are grabbing onto the "Smart City" label by integrating information technology into some services. But the truth is there's no clear definition for the term.
States Step In to Help Traumatized Veterans
State officials say they are trying to bridge what they see as gaps in mental health services provided by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
New Apps Help Taxpayers Report Waste, Fraud and Abuse
Cities and states are spending thousands on mobile apps that allow people to report government fraud, waste and abuse. Are they worth it?
As Driverless Cars Hit the Streets, States Weigh New Rules
The majority of the states have remained silent on autonomous vehicles, leaving the door open for companies to take test runs on public streets with little regulation.
Unaccompanied Minors–the State and Local Story
With the dramatic increase in unaccompanied minors crossing over the U.S.-Mexico border over the past five years, some communities have expressed willingness to accept these children, while others have voiced concerns.
Growth in Personal Income Shows Uneven U.S. Recovery
Personal Income trends matter not only for individuals and families but also for state governments, because tax revenue and spending demands may rise or fall along with residents’ incomes.
New Food Safety Law Gives States a Big Role
Growers of fresh fruit and vegetables will soon be subject to food safety regulations for the first time. States will start to decide this year if they will enforce the law or leave it to the federal government.
Frustrated by Federal Inaction, Some States Consider Carbon Taxes
The idea is to discourage the use of carbon fuel like coal and oil by making them more expensive.
State Parks Find New Ways to Save, Make Money
After years of cutbacks, many of the nation’s state parks have been forced to cut programming and sometimes shut their gates. These shrinking budgets have prompted park officials to look for new sources of funding.
States Employ Temporary Workers, But Often Know Little About Them
States have long hired short-term workers for seasonal jobs, to fill emergency vacancies, or to serve as outside advisers. Yet, many states have little accessible data on these temporary positions to make sure they're being used appropriately.
The State of Food Safety and Intergovernmental Data Partnerships
Data collection allows agencies to speedily detect potential outbreaks and identify lessons learned each time an outbreak occurs.
The Economic Value of ‘Quiet Recreation’ on BLM Lands
Non-motorized activities like backpacking, research of 11 western states in 2014 shows, generated around $1.8 billion in spending in communities within 50 miles of "quiet recreation" sites.
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