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States take harder look at mental health, background checks following massacres

States take harder look at mental health, background checks following massacres

January 14, 2013
by Bailey McCann
Education, Featured, Social Issues

Two states are closing loopholes and putting more money into mental health programs following multiple massacres in recent weeks. Ohio Governor John Kasich has allocated…

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Governor Snyder vetoes gun bill in the wake of massacres

Governor Snyder vetoes gun bill in the wake of massacres

December 19, 2012
by Staff Report
Policy, Social Issues

Calling for a more comprehensive review of issues related to gun violence, Gov. Rick Snyder today vetoed legislation that would have allowed concealed pistol license…

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States make historic electoral shifts down ticket

States make historic electoral shifts down ticket

November 7, 2012
by Bailey McCann
Budget, Economy, Energy, Featured, Health Care, Policy, Renewables, Social Issues, Taxes

While the Presidential election, rightly took up most of the coverage of last night’s election, further down the ticket states were voting on a variety…

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Housing and transportation costs rise, taking over 50% of income in median income households

Housing and transportation costs rise, taking over 50% of income in median income households

October 19, 2012
by Staff Report
Economy, Featured, Policy, Social Issues, Transportation

Following up on a housing and transportation cost report released earlier this year, and reported on by CivSource, the Center for Housing Policy—the research affiliate…

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UCLA offers city planners manual for creating parklets, living streets

UCLA offers city planners manual for creating parklets, living streets

September 10, 2012
by Bailey McCann
Civic Engagement, Featured, Policy, Smart Growth, Social Issues, Transportation

In Los Angeles, California, city officials are looking at new ways to green the city. A recent resolution passed by the council will allow for…

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Justice Department to monitor Alabama municipal elections, South Carolina voter ID trial begins

Justice Department to monitor Alabama municipal elections, South Carolina voter ID trial begins

August 28, 2012
by Bailey McCann
Featured, Policy, Social Issues

Federal election monitors from the US Department of Justice will monitor municipal elections in three cities in Alabama today, to ensure compliance with the Voting…

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Fear and voting in America

Fear and voting in America

August 22, 2012
by Bailey McCann
Civic Engagement, Featured, Policy, Social Issues

A three-judge federal district court in Florida v. Holder rejected Florida’s proposal to dramatically reduce its early voting period in five counties, while approving a…

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California leads nation in foreclosures, passes homeowners bill of rights

California leads nation in foreclosures, passes homeowners bill of rights

July 12, 2012
by Staff Report
Budget, Economy, Featured, Policy, Social Issues

California Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law a homeowners bill of rights. The new law provides additional options for homeowners that are facing foreclosure…

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Texas challenges Voting Rights Act in court

Texas challenges Voting Rights Act in court

July 9, 2012
by Bailey McCann
Featured, Policy, Social Issues

In 2011, Texas sought to a law that changed the identification requirements for residents wishing to vote in local and national elections. 11 other stats…

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Illinois Gov signs medicaid cuts

Illinois Gov signs medicaid cuts

June 18, 2012
by Staff Report
Featured, Health, Health Care, Policy, Social Issues

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has signed a large package of cost cutting and revenue enhancing measures aimed at controlling the state’s Medicaid program. The Governor…

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