April 7, 2021 – The months-long delay in tallying last year’s census is wreaking havoc on the states with elections this year and next. The stakes are high in states with fast-changing populations: In states that are becoming more diverse, Democrats are eager to wield increased statehouse clout and advance agendas such as expanding voting […]
Tim Henderson, Stateline
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Attacks, Crashes Underscore Need for New 911 Systems
March 24, 2017 – A recent rash of disruptions in antiquated 911 emergency-response systems points up the urgent need for new technology to save lives in the wireless age. But few states or localities have the financial means to pay for it on their own. Earlier this month, AT&T wireless customers nationwide found they couldn’t […]