A Proposal to Protect Referees From Angry Parents
A Wisconsin lawmaker, who is also a youth umpire, wants to increase penalties for harassing or intimidating sports officials, a move he hopes will improve recruitment and retention in the field of athletics.
The Disproportionate Effects of Air Pollution
Residents of poor and segregated neighborhoods around St. Louis had heightened risk of cancer due to increased exposure to air pollutants, including car emissions, researchers found.
An Airport Fully Embraces 'Terminal Tourism'
Non-ticketed visitors can accompany loved ones to their gates at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, the latest to establish a pass program to allow non-passengers past security.
A State Restarts Its Electric Vehicle Rebates
Massachusetts extended its rebate program through at least 2021 after legislators provided funding for the program in the most recent budget.
Big Cities Mostly Prepared to Weather Next Recession, Report Says
Chicago and Detroit are outliers, least able to withstand a recession, among the big cities examined by Moody's, which looked at how prepared cities are when a downturn comes.
One of the Largest U.S. Library Systems Just Eliminated Late Fees
The Los Angeles Public Library will eliminate fees for overdue items this spring, joining a growing number of library systems that have identified fines as barriers to access for low-income residents.
South Carolina Lawmaker Wants to Mandate Media Literacy Classes
The proposal would aim to create a media literacy curriculum for public schools by the 2021-2022 school year.
In This State, Government Employees Can Now Bring Their Babies to Work
Starting next month, some state employees in New Hampshire will be allowed to bring their infants to work.
Communities Lag in Resiliency Planning, Survey Finds
A survey of city and county administrators found that more than half of communities had not completed or considered a long-term sustainability or resiliency plan.
In a County Jail, 'The Barracks' Aims to Give Veterans Resources and Hope
At the Gwinnett County Jail in Georgia, inmates who previously served in the military can choose to join a veterans-only housing unit that offers structure and tailored programming.
A Foster Care and Adoption Shift in a Southern State
Louisiana refocused its efforts on foster care and adoption four years ago. Today, adoption rates are up, particularly among sibling groups and older teens.
A State's Sassy Approach to the Social Media Game
With a "your mom" joke and a lot of state-specific content, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's digital team tackles Twitter in a whole new way (while also getting serious when the news is serious).
How One State Seeks to Help Parents with Early Child Development
In Alabama, parents can jump online to learn how to play and chat with their children in ways that encourage healthy development.
Honolulu Passes Strict Single-Use Plastics Ban
The Honolulu City Council last week passed a sweeping single-use plastics ban that affects the entire island of Oahu, home to 70 percent of Hawaii residents.
Seven Cities in a Snowy State Ban Snowballs. Now One is Poised to Reverse Course
A handful of Wisconsin cities have identically worded ordinances that ban snowball fights in public places. After going viral for their policy, officials in Wausau are ready to change it.
The Healthiest—and Unhealthiest—States
Reduced smoking rates, not much violent crime and low reports of sexually transmitted diseases make Vermont the healthiest state in the country, according to rankings released this week.
Concerned About Her City's Lack of Affordable Housing, a Councilwoman Decided to Build Some
Jillian Johnson, mayor pro tem of Durham, N.C., is constructing a duplex next to her house with the goal of renting its two units to low-income families who need stable housing.
HIV Treatment, Testing Not Reaching Enough People, CDC Says
New data shows that current treatment, testing and prevention methods are not reaching enough Americans to help curtail new HIV cases, which federal officials said underscores the need for expanded options.
A Town Moves Forward After Two 'Thousand-Year' Storms
After two historic floods in less than two years, officials in Ellicott City, Maryland, are putting their hopes in a long-term rebuilding plan that officials say aims to balance recovery and resiliency with historic preservation.
After Rapper's 'Hymen Check' Comments, New York Lawmakers Want to Outlaw Virginity Testing
New York state legislators have filed two bills to ban the practice of virginity testing, which seeks to confirm the presence of a girl or woman's hymen as evidence that she is not sexually active.
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