Nevada Governor Vetoes Popular Vote Effort
The bill would have directed Nevada's six electoral college votes to the winner of the national popular vote in presidential elections.
A New Way for Firefighters to Track Their Exposure to Carcinogens
A new app allows firefighters to track in real-time their exposure to dangerous substances.
'Thinking Differently': How One County Teaches First Responders About Autism
The training program in Dutchess County, New York is part of a larger county initiative aimed at improving life for people with special needs.
Planting a Habitat for Pollinators on City Streets
A pollinator protection task force in Madison, Wisconsin led to a median-planting project designed to provide a friendly environment for bees and butterflies.
State Prohibits Schools From Using Native American Mascots
Maine became the first state in the country to outright ban schools from using Native American mascots and imagery, though other states have passed similar, less strict measures.
Sniff, Sit, Play: Using Dogs to Detect Invasive Species
Puddles, a 2-year-old Jack Russell mix, is helping Fish and Wildlife officials in Washington state prevent the spread of invasive species of mussels.
Ranking the Country's Parks
Washington, D.C. dethroned three-time defending champ Minneapolis in the latest version of the ParkScore index, released this week by the Trust for Public Land.
Proposed Immigration Changes Already Having Effects, Research Finds
A change to the "public charge" rules under consideration by the Trump Administration is discouraging immigrants from applying for benefit programs, according to research from the Urban Institute.
Poll: Despite Struggles, Rural Americans Feel Connected to Communities
Civic engagement is high among rural residents, which may offset negative feelings about financial insecurity and access to health care.
County-Based Solutions for the Opioid Crisis in Appalachia
New research from the National Association of Counties aims to provide local government officials with tools to combat the opioid crisis in Appalachia.
The Best—and Worst—States to Live In
Washington ranks first in U.S. News & World Report's annual "Best States" rankings, while Louisiana took last place for the third consecutive year.
Proposal in Oregon Would Allow Farmers to Sue GMO Patent Holders for Contamination
So-called "GMO contamination" occurs when genetically modified plants come into contact with non-GMO or organic crops, usually through cross-pollination.
These States are More Prepared for Public Health Emergencies
The National Health Security Preparedness Index analyzes 129 measures to rank which states are most—and least—prepared to handle large-scale public health emergencies.
Composting, Clean-Ups and Comprehensive Planning to Combat Litter
Prince George's County, Maryland, has struggled for years with litter. Officials have launched a multi-year, multi-pronged effort to tackle it.
The Sounds of State Parks—on Spotify
Michigan's tourism arm will drop an album this month of ambient music layered with sound recordings from 10 state parks.
States Move to Crack Down on Fertility Fraud
In most states, fertility doctors wouldn't face criminal charges for secretly using their own sperm to inseminate patients. Some lawmakers are trying to change that.
Protecting Health Care Workers from Violence at Work
Legislation introduced in Congress is aimed at preventing violence against health workers, sometimes by their patients, while another bill would create a peer-support program for paramedics and other first responders.
New Law Will Establish State Children's Mental Health System
Legislators in Iowa passed a measure expanding behavioral and mental health services for children, but advocates say the law lacks permanent funding.
Questions About City Services? In These Places, Turn to Alexa.
Increasing numbers of state and local governments are allowing residents to query Amazon's Alexa for information about services and sometimes even make requests.
Collaboration Key to Managing Scooters, Bike Shares
Proactively communicating with transportation companies can help ease the pain of integration, according to a new report from the National League of Cities.
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