Health Care Adjusts to a More Diverse America
Health care providers will need to beef up language services, hire diverse staff, and pay attention to culturally appropriate care strategies.
Sheriffs Still Looking for Clarity on Deportation
The Trump administration has made a priority of cracking down on unauthorized immigration, and law enforcement has been supportive. But even sheriffs who support a hard line on unauthorized immigrants are wary of holding prisoners for deportation.
Troopers Use ‘Big Data’ to Predict Crash Sites
Some state highway patrols are using predictive software to determine where serious or fatal traffic accidents are likely to occur to try to prevent them.
Threat to Tax Deduction Roils High-Tax States
Could the deduction for state and local taxes disappear from the federal form? Wealthy, high-tax states hope not.
What’s Driving Population Declines in More States?
More states lost population last year than in 30 years. Some of the loss can be attributed to national demographic trends — but not all of it.
New Rules Aim to Keep Patients on Medications That Work
More states are preventing health insurers from making midyear changes to covered medications.
Key Findings From 50-State Assessment of Evidence-Based Policymaking
Five states lead the way in this approach, as most others show modest levels of engagement.
Bike Medics Bring Speedy Emergency Care to Patients
Hundreds of EMS bike teams have cropped up across the U.S., giving emergency care to patients in areas with big crowds or those that are hard for ambulances to reach.
States Expected to Continue Course Toward Clean Energy Future
As President Donald Trump takes office with promises to revive the coal industry, many states are forging ahead with policies that will continue to make the country less reliant on fossil fuels.
Cost Sharing Among State Defined Benefit Pension Plans
In response to the budget strains and funding challenges, some states have looked to alternatives to traditional pensions.
In Tide of Red Ink, Some States Show Surpluses
The budget winners avoided deep tax cuts and maintained robust rainy day funds.
Interstate Health Insurance: Sounds Good, But Details Are Tricky
Analysts say selling health insurance across state lines would destabilize the market and increase premiums.
U.S. Adult Incarceration Rate Declines 13 Percent in 8 Years
The share of population behind bars has fallen back to the 1998 level.
‘Hacktivists’ Increasingly Target Local and State Government Computers
Hacktivists, who blend hacking and activism for political and social causes, can lock up government computer networks, deface websites, steal data — and cost taxpayers.
Remaking Vacant Lots to Cut Crime
An explosion of vacant property, especially in Rust Belt cities, is spurring cleanup efforts.
U.S. Opioid Overdose Deaths Reach Record Highs
The CDC data are painful reminders of the tragic losses affecting families and communities across the country.
Telemedicine in Schools Helps Keep Kids in the Classroom
Many states are experimenting with telemedicine to address health disparities that can depress student achievement.
What Crimes Are Eligible for Deportation?
The federal government has made it a priority to deport non-citizens who pose a serious threat to public safety or national security. But often it’s immigrants with minor offenses who are deported.
As More Women Drink, Some States Take Action
As the proportion of female drinkers rises, public health officials are urging more doctors to screen for alcohol abuse, particularly among women who could become pregnant.
How States Can Help Curb Opioid Misuse
Increasing prescriber use of prescription drug monitoring programs is critical to stopping the opioid crisis.
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