Extra $300 Unemployment Benefit Coming to End as Money Runs Out
President Trump took executive action to extend the benefit after an earlier federal program that provided $600 a week lapsed.
Oregon Wildfires Prompt Evacuation Advisories for About 500,000
About 1 million acres are burning in the state and people have been told to leave areas within 30 miles of Portland.
City Ban on Business Use of Facial Recognition Tech Said to Be a First
Elected leaders in Portland, Oregon approved the measure this week.
Poll: Over Half of Households in America's Biggest Cities Dealing With Financial Difficulties
Budget problems, which have coincided with the coronavirus pandemic, are especially acute for Black and Latino residents.
New York May Order Colleges With Over 100 Virus Cases to Stop In-Person Classes
The new policy comes as colleges and universities across the U.S. are seeing coronavirus outbreaks.
Parts of Iowa Still Reeling From Powerful Storms, as State Battles Rise in Coronavirus
A derecho with winds over 100 mph struck the state last month, causing widespread damage and coming on top of the pandemic.
Local Governments Add Some Jobs in August, But State and Local Payrolls Still Way Down
State and local governments have about 1 million fewer employees than they did a year ago.
A Data Tool That Could Help to Target Rental Assistance Programs
A federal order blocking evictions leaves questions about how people will pay back rent when it finally comes due. Rental assistance programs have limited dollars.
Electric Grid Investment on Track to Fall $208 Billion Short Over Next Decade, Civil Engineers Say
The new estimate comes as California, Iowa and Louisiana have all seen significant power outages in recent weeks.
Software Problems Disrupt First Day of Online Learning in Miami-Dade
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Wisconsin governor wary of Trump visit … New Jersey to reopen some indoor dining … Virginia county’s plan to use libraries as daycare facilities sparks controversy … Alabama mayor asks Mardi Gras organizers to consider parade alternatives.
Cuomo, Union Leaders Call on Congress to Provide New York $59 Billion in Aid
They say the state and its local governments are in an “impossible financial situation” because of the financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
Signs of Big Growth in Shared Bike and Scooter Trips Before Virus Hit
A new report shows that the number of trips on these “micro-mobility” vehicles was up 60% last year over 2018.
Capital Budgets and Maintenance in Line to Take Hits, Local Government Survey Finds
The new poll indicates that public works is an area that will see less funding as the coronavirus pandemic weighs on state and local government budgets.
Paid Leave Measure to Appear on Colorado Ballot This November
The medical and family leave program would be funded by a tax paid by employers and workers in the state. Eight other states now have similar programs in place.
In New Jersey, a Proposal for $1,000 ‘Baby Bonds’
Gov. Phil Murphy, who proposed the program on Tuesday, said it would be the first statewide initiative of its kind. But the added spending would come at a time when the state’s budget is strained.
Pennsylvania Governor Suggests Selling Marijuana Through State-Run Stores
Gov. Tom Wolf isn’t the first governor to recently float state-operated marijuana retail. Pennsylvania currently runs hundreds of wine and liquor shops.
Poll: State and Local Governments Get Way Better Marks than Feds for Handling Virus
The survey shows Americans’ approval of the state and local pandemic response fell this month, but it’s still nowhere near the dismal reviews the Trump administration or Congress gets.
Louisiana Braces for Back-to-Back Hurricanes in Coming Days
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Montana governor seeks help of judge to remove head of public land management … New York City mayor says there is no timeline for indoor dining … California governor did not take pay cut when he said he would.
Minnesota Lawsuit is Latest to Challenge a Face Mask Mandate
Across the country, state and local directives imposing face mask requirements have been met with repeated court challenges.
Uber and Lyft Won't Suspend California Service, as Court Grants Reprieve in Labor Law Case
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Los Angeles shuts off utilities at “party house” … New Jersey women in prison can pursue lawsuit over abuse … Alaska tribe sues over fishing rights.
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