Appeals Court Sides with Texas in Criminal Background Check Case
Texas, which does not allow felons to be hired for certain state jobs, had sued the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over guidance that advised employers to curtail use of criminal background checks.
Ohio Governor Urges State to Seize 'Window of Opportunity' on Gun Laws
Two days after a mass shooting in Dayton, Gov. Mike DeWine called for the state legislature to pass a “red flag” law, toughen background checks, and improve access to the state’s mental health system.
'Do Something!': Republican-led States Grapple with Responses to Mass Shootings
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he’d be open to discussing gun control proposals, while Texas Gov. Greg Abbott emphasized the need to address mental health issues.
The States Where the Most New Homes Are at Risk of Flooding
A new report warns 17,800 coastal homes built after 2009 will be within the 10-year floodplain by 2050 without any reduction in greenhouse gas pollution.
Almost Half of State Supreme Courts Have Only White Judges, Report Finds
In many states, the highest court lacks diversity. Thirteen supreme courts have never had a person of color serve on the bench, according to the Brennan Center for Justice.
For Pedestrian and Biking Projects, Some Progress in Latest Highway Bill
But despite a hike in funding, advocates say the numbers are still paltry compared to the amount allocated for roads, bridges and highways.
What Business Leaders Want Changed in the New NAFTA
The Senate Finance Committee heard from business people across the country Tuesday who support passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, but would like stronger enforcement mechanisms.
Three Steps Governments Can Take to Guard Against Ransomware Attacks
A federal cybersecurity agency and state government associations issued guidance Monday on protecting city, county and state governments from the growing threat of a ransomware attack.
Senators Push Boost to Federal Highway Spending
The proposal from the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee would pay for highway and bridge projects through 2025, but lawmakers have yet to determine a source of funding.
The Hidden Challenges in Police Use of Facial Recognition Technology
The Orlando Police Department ended its pilot program involving facial recognition technology this month, saying the agency was unable to devote the necessary resources to the program.
Bypassing Trump on Fuel Standards, California Reaches Its Own Auto Deal
California and four major automakers announced a deal Thursday on fuel efficiency standards. But the plan was met with resistance by the Trump administration, which has vowed to enforce its proposed lower fuel standard.
Watchdog Warns Census 'Short on Time' While Using Untested New Methods
The 2020 Census will for the first time allow respondents to answer surveys online, but the Census Bureau hasn’t been able to test to ensure all new innovative methods will function correctly when deployed, according to the Government Accountability Office.
Sixteen States Support Indiana's Push to License Abortion Clinics
Advocates for the clinic said the licensing mandate was not about safety, but to prevent clinics from opening. The states argue that regulating medical facilities is commonplace and necessary to protect women’s health.
A Trump Administration Proposal to Cut Food Stamps Would Cost States
The proposal would cut 3.1 million people off of food stamps.
Appeals Court: DOJ Can Hand Out Police Grants Based on Immigration Enforcement
A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can effectively penalize sanctuary cities by awarding preference points for COPS grants to jurisdictions that cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
When Street Lights Do More Than Illuminate a City
New York cities plan to deploy smart technology, from optic scanners to weather sensors, when they retrofit street lights to make them more energy efficient.
Trump Opts for Federal Records Analysis Over Citizenship Question on 2020 Census
The decision ends weeks of turmoil over the census matter, with the president ordering government agencies to turn over records to the Department of Commerce that will enable the agency to count the number of non-citizens in the United States.
Socking Away Money for the Bad Times Requires Strategic State Practices
The Volcker Alliance report grades states on their reserve fund balances and policies and makes 10 recommendations for how states can control withdrawals from rainy day funds, replenish spent funds, and address revenue volatility.
Key Senators Pledge to Move on Federal Highway Bill This Summer
But lawmakers acknowledge that figuring out a long-term plan to pay for transportation infrastructure remains a major challenge.
Affordable Housing Can't Just Be a Local Priority, City Leaders Say
A new National League of Cities report lays out recommendations for the federal government and highlights steps individual cities have taken to address their housing needs.
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