Poll Finds One-Quarter of Americans Believe Smoking Should be Banned
It’s a new high mark in a nearly three decade poll, but still far short of a majority.
The States Where Unemployment Exceeded the National Rate in June
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest employment estimates for states on Friday.
Credit Ratings Agency Offers Dim Outlook for Rural America
Population declines, an aging workforce and sluggish job growth pose challenges.
Mayor in Busy Texas Border Town Warns of Fallout From Trade Dispute
Pete Saenz, mayor of Laredo, called on federal officials to tamp down uncertainty over tariffs and trade pacts.
Plenty for Local Leaders to Consider as Opportunity Zones Ramp Up
National Association of Counties members are told now is the time to get involved in attracting investment.
Champion of '211' Call Centers Set to Lead National Counties Group
“I’ve become, maybe, a fanatic about 211,” says San Diego County Supervisor Greg Cox, who's expected to be the next president of the National Association of Counties.
$380 Million of Election Assistance Money Only Goes So Far
An official with the U.S. Election Assistance Commission on Friday acknowledged some of the limits to what the funding can achieve.
1.6 Million Parking Spaces for 83,141 Households?
Study of five cities finds “lavish” amounts of parking.
Amazon Contract to Supply Schools and Localities Attracts Criticism
About 1,500 schools and local governments have adopted a deal to buy goods from the online retailer. One group is raising concerns.
Watchdog Projects Ongoing Drop in Share of Federal Spending on Kids
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget released its estimates as the nation's debt and deficits are on the rise.
New Battleground Emerges Over State, Local Government Union Fees
Workers are seeking refunds after a recent Supreme Court ruling. The legal wrangling threatens to ensnare states and localities.
Index Shows States Have Work to Do Combating Youth Homelessness
Cyndi Lauper, who co-founded one of the groups that issued the report, said her hope is it will help states “amp up” their efforts.
DOJ Forges Ahead With Immigration Enforcement Grant Requirements
Despite ongoing court battles, the department last week announced new conditions for state and local grant applicants.
GOP Senator Proposes More State Control of Endangered Species Act
Sen. John Barrasso, of Wyoming, unveiled draft legislation Monday to amend one of the nation’s bedrock environmental laws.
Share of Kids Facing Food Insecurity Still Above Pre-Recession Levels
“In 16 states, more than one-in-five children live in food insecure households,” new research from The Hamilton Project notes.
Pennsylvania Law Will Automatically Seal Some Criminal Records
Gov. Tom Wolf signed the "clean slate" legislation on Thursday. Other states are eying similar bills.
Public Worker Unions Brace for Fallout From Court Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that fees the unions have been able to collect in over 20 states are unconstitutional.
Supreme Court Decides Against Public Worker Unions in Fee Case
The 5-4 decision found that charging non-union employees "agency fees" is a First Amendment violation.
'Now Comes the Interesting Part' With Online Sales Tax Collections
Questions abound about how online retail sales tax policies will play out following a landmark Supreme Court decision.
A Part of the U.S. Where Younger Counties Are on the Rise
Overall, the nation's median age has been getting older. New Census Bureau data shows which region is bucking that trend the most.
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