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Republicans in Congress Move to Block Washington, D.C.'s Local Criminal Code Rewrite
The disagreement over changes to the district's sentencing guidelines reflects a nationwide debate. And while the move by House lawmakers to override D.C.'s authority has little chance of final approval, it has still upset local officials.
Testing Out New Transportation Options in the Nation’s Capital
Washington, D.C. officials are hoping a “mobility innovation district” will help address equity concerns.
GOP Governors Bus Migrants to Blue Cities, but Many Exit in Red States
Many migrants sent to Washington, D.C., and New York are disembarking before they arrive.
The US Cities With the Largest Park Systems
Washington, D.C. held the No. 1 spot on the ParkScore index for the second consecutive year. Other top cities are spread across the country.
Librarians Now Frontline Workers in Combating Covid-19
Public libraries nationwide are handing out test kits and masks in a growing effort by counties and cities to better protect their residents from the virus.
States With the Highest Homicide Rates
The U.S. experienced a 30% increase in homicides from 2019 to 2020, the largest jump ever recorded, according to a CDC report.
How Local Governments are Attacking Crime in Their Communities
City and county leaders recently gathered to share their concerns about violent and other crimes and the successful solutions to these issues they are employing.
Localities Pose Stricter Rules on E-Scooter Use, But Challenges Remain
After a pandemic-induced dip, scooter ridership is on the rise again, rekindling concerns about safety and other issues.
More than $20M in Federal Funds Available for State-Based Insurance Marketplaces to Make Improvements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services funding will help improve access and update systems to reflect new eligibility thresholds, state officials said.
Hackers Steal Washington, D.C. Police Files, Threaten to Release Data
Ransomware threats are nothing new to local governments, but experts say this one poses significant risk to officers and ongoing investigations.
For States’ Covid Contact Tracing Apps, Privacy Tops Utility
Nearly half the states have or are planning to launch a digital contact tracing system, but critics say the technology has overemphasized privacy at the cost of usefulness.
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