Forest Service to Work More Closely With States to Battle Wildfires
The new strategy includes increased logging and prescribed burns.
The States Where Salaries Stretch Farthest
The purchasing power of your salary depends largely on where you live, according to new research from the Tax Foundation.
Thousands of Miles of Internet Cables Could Be Underwater by 2033
Rising sea levels could threaten internet access for millions of people, according to a recent study.
In North Carolina, Voters Help Choose Design for Voting Stickers
A design contest in Durham County attracted 30 submissions for a new "I Voted" sticker.
Hurricane Season Likely to Be Less Active, Forecasters Say
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration revised its hurricane season outlook Thursday.
School Board's Prayer Policy Ruled Unconstitutional
A federal appeals court ruled that the Chino Valley Unified School District's prayer policy violated the First Amendment.
Bringing Art to Public Utility Boxes
The city of Madison, Wisconsin is expanding a program that decorates utility boxes with designs by local artists.
Federal, Tribal and Local Officials Join Effort to Save Orca
The 4-year-old whale, summering off the coast of Washington, is emaciated.
Legal Marijuana in Oregon Hasn't Curbed Illegal Trafficking, Report Says
The new report found that pot grown in Oregon is flooding illegal markets in at least 37 other states.
Federal Disaster Recovery Efforts Are 'Not Sustainable,' Report Says
A report released last month says federal disaster funding does not encourage risk mitigation at the local level.
Some Wisconsin Schools Installing Gunshot Detection Systems
The systems were financed through a state grant program established after a February school shooting in Parkland, Florida.
Recruiting Young People to Local Government
Two start-ups aim to establish a "pipeline" between recent college graduates and state and local government jobs.
Voter Registration Increases Among Young People
A state-by-state analysis of voter registration data found a nationwide 2.16 percent increase among people ages 18-29.
How Sustainable Is Your City?
An Ohio city was named most sustainable for the second year in a row in Site Selection's annual rankings.
Minnesota City One Vote Away From a New Flag
A flag design contest in Rochester attracted 159 entries.
Crash Fatalities Increase as Cities Stop Using Red-Light Cameras
Fewer red-light cameras are not the sole reason for the uptick, but the decline is a factor, report finds.
Wisconsin City to Offer Mini-Bonds to Residents
Mini-bonds are similar to traditional municipal bonds, but on a smaller scale.
Trump Administration to Provide $12 Billion in Relief to Farmers Hurt by Trade War
The plan, which will include direct payments to some producers, was announced Tuesday.
Gone, But Not Forgotten: Wisconsin City's Snow Pile Finally Melts
A snow pile in Appleton, Wisconsin lasted until July 9, attracting attention from residents and local media.
Summer Food Programs Face Challenges in Rural Areas
Paperwork, administrative burdens and transportation issues can lead to lower participation among children in rural areas, experts said at a House subcommittee hearing.
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