No Breathalyzer for the Stoned? Maybe That’s OK.
With recreational marijuana now permitted some states, questions remain over the best way to detect high drivers.
Ratings Agency Flags Warming Climate As Issue to Watch for Utah
The state is currently in the depths of a drought.
More Evidence Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Investments Can Pay Off
The National Institute of Building Sciences expands on work showing the benefits of mitigation spending far outweigh the costs.
Lawmakers Push to Make Tax Credit Targeting Poor Areas Permanent
Two House members are advocating for the New Markets Tax Credit program to be extended in any post-election tax legislation.
Soda Makers, Grocers Dump Millions Into Anti-Tax Ballot Initiatives
Washington and Oregon voters will decide on measures that would prohibit certain taxes on sugary drinks and grocery businesses.
A Growing Gap Between Healthier and Worse Off Pension Plans
New research offers a dim assessment of some of the most poorly funded state and local public retirement systems.
Estimating How Many Jobs the Trade Deficit With China Has Cost the U.S.
New research shows that the heaviest losses affected a diverse set of states, ranging from Vermont to Texas.
Support for N.D. Marijuana Initiative Outweighs Opposition, Poll Finds
Ballot Measure 3 includes an unusual provision that would automatically seal criminal records for marijuana offenses.
‘Opportunity Zones’ Rules Help Bring Program Into Sharper Focus
Proponents of the initiative believe it could attract billions of dollars of new investment to struggling communities.
Signs of Strong Interest in ‘Opportunity Zones,’ as Investors Await Regulations
“The number of dollars that are flooding to the space right now, far outpace the pace that we can actually deploy that capital responsibly,” says an executive at one investment firm.
Distressed Communities Index Underscores Economic Divides
A new study finds sharp differences between communities that have prospered and fallen behind during the past decade.
Outside Utility Crews Ready to Help Restore Water Service in Florida, Georgia
After storms, rural water workers from other states help restore service. Following Hurricane Michael, many were awaiting word that they could access damaged areas.
'Opportunity Zones' on Agenda for Trump, Kanye West Meeting
The new economic development program is of interest to state and local leaders.
Program Pairing Governments and Startups Launches Latest Round
Participants in the Startup in Residence program are seeking solutions for about 80 “civic challenges.”
Outgoing Colorado and Ohio Governors Riff on Economic and Education Policy
Govs. John Hickenlooper and John Kasich appeared together at an event focused on “forgotten Americans.”
Two GOP Governors, 15 AGs Urge Supreme Court to Hear Gun Case
A New York City law that restricts the transport of licensed handguns is at issue.
Bill Would Rework Limits on Social Security for Some Public Workers
It’s the latest effort by lawmakers to overhaul the “Windfall Elimination Provision," which affects benefits for thousands of state and local government employees around the U.S.
The Soybean-Producing States at Risk in the Trade War With China
Much of the nation’s exported soybeans went to China last year. Production is concentrated in a handful of states.
Survey Looks at How Much Uber Drivers Are Earning Per Hour
The findings include city-level figures that indicate drivers in some places are doing better than others.
Google Tool Offers Look at City Emissions, Solar Power Potential
The company's Environmental Insights Explorer features only five localities for now, but there are plans to expand it to thousands.
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