Concerns Persist As Independent Commissions Redraw Voting Districts In Some States
Independent redistricting commissions are more popular than ever, but some states in which Democrats have political control — like Colorado — are starting to regret giving up map-making power.
Your Radio, TV And Cellphone May Start Blaring Today. Do Not Be Alarmed
At 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, the federal government will be testing two emergency alert systems on televisions, radios and certain cell phones across the country.
Austin Mayor Backs Schools Plan To Require Masks, Despite Governor’s Ban On Mandates
NPR’s Noel King talks to Mayor Steve Adler of Austin, Texas, about Gov. Greg Abbott’s mask mandate ban and plans for the Austin school district’s plans to require masks.
Biden’s Pick To Lead One Of The Top Federal Prosecutor’s Offices Could Make History
President Biden nominated Damian Williams to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York in Manhattan. If confirmed, Williams would be the first Black man to lead the office.
Residents In The Pacific Northwest Are Getting Ready For Another Heat Wave
In a “worst-case scenario,” the temperature could reach 111 degrees in some parts of western Oregon by Friday. Hundreds of people in the region died in a heat wave earlier this summer.
In Barely A Year, Gov. Cuomo Went From A Pandemic Hero To A Political Pariah
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was under intense pressure to step down after the state attorney general released an exhaustive report detailing multiple allegations of sexual harassment.
Texas City Is In Search Of Kyles In An Attempt To Break Guinness Record
Over Labor Day weekend, Kyle, Texas, is hoping to set a world record by gathering the most people named Kyle. The name has to be spelled: Kyle.
News Brief: Budget Framework, Cuomo Resignation, Delta Variant
The Senate approves a $3.5 trillion budget blueprint. New York’s lieutenant governor will take over after Gov. Cuomo’s steps down. More than 93% of new U.S. COVID-19 cases involve the delta variant.
We Meet Residents Of A California Town That Survived The Dixie Fire
The Dixie Fire spared the tiny town of Chester in Northern California. But the massive blaze dramatically transformed the landscape, and could affect it for years to come.
How Funding From The Infrastructure Bill Might Impact U.S. Cities
NPR’s Debbie Elliott speaks with Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt about how the trillion dollar federal infrastructure measure will help his city and others across the country.
Austin School District Defies Texas Governor’s Ban On Mask Mandates
NPR’s Noel King talks to Dr. Desmar Walkes, medical director and health authority for Austin, about Gov. Greg Abbott’s mask mandate ban.
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