Measles Outbreak Hits 25-Year High
Officials confirmed 78 new cases of the measles, making the current outbreak the largest in more than two decades.
Teachers Earn Less Than Their Private-Sector Counterparts, Research Shows
Teachers have a 21.4 percent "wage penalty" compared to college graduates with similar education and experience, according to new research from the Economic Policy Institute.
Requiring Buildings Become Eco-Friendly, From the Top Down
The New York City Council passed a bill that would mandate green roof space on all new and some renovated buildings.
A State Considers How to Help Local Governments Pay for Expensive Murder Trials
A bill in the Ohio legislature would allow counties to ask for state financial support for large capital murder cases.
Building a Map to Help Care for Vulnerable Residents
San Bernardino County, California, uses a survey and mapping tool to connect homeless people with support services.
Tracking Cancer Among Firefighters
The National Firefighter Registry seeks to collect detailed information on cancer rates within the profession with the goal of improving research.
STDs Surging Across the Country
Local health departments struggle to treat and prevent the spread of STDs amid ongoing budget cuts.
Southern, Western Counties Growing Fastest, Census Says
Four of the top 10 fastest-growing counties are in Texas, according to new population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
This State Could Require Public Employees to Live Where They Work
Lawmakers in Illinois are debating a residency requirement for all new state employees.
Abandoning a Dog During a Hurricane Would Become Illegal Under State Proposal
A Florida bill proposes possible jail time or fines for leaving a dog tethered outside in a storm.
Measles Outbreak on Pace to Be Largest in Decades
Ninety new cases were confirmed last week, bringing the nationwide total to 555, according to federal health officials.
'Phone Addicts' Are the New Drunk Drivers, Report Says
An analysis of driver behavior data found that drivers are growing more distracted by their devices.
Mapping the Digital Curb
A data mobility company released an open-data initiative that maps the physical features of curbs in six cities, with the goal of reducing congestion and improving accessibility.
City Launches Annual 'Potholepalooza' to Repair Streets
Since 2009, the District of Columbia prioritizes and expedites pothole repairs for six weeks each year.
These Cities Rank Among the Country's Best Places to Live
Austin tops the U.S. News & World Report rankings for the third year in a row.
Colorado Poised to Pass Net-Neutrality Law
The bill, awaiting the governor's signature, would prevent non-neutral service providers from using taxpayer money.
Thousands of Bridges In 'Urgent Need of Repairs'
Twenty-three percent of Rhode Island's bridges are structurally deficient, while Iowa has 4,675 bridges in the state that should be rehabilitated, according to a new report.
States Move to Ban Gay Conversion Therapy
Massachusetts lawmakers approved a bill to outlaw the therapy, which aims to change their sexual orientation, for young people.
Navigating the Justice System, Victims Find Comfort with Courthouse Dogs
Courthouse companion dogs offer emotional support for victims and witnesses in 39 states.
The National Teacher Shortage is Worse Than Previously Thought, Researchers Say
The deficit is particularly bad in high-poverty districts, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
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