As polarization and gridlock continues to grip national politics, Americans are increasingly looking to states to remedy the nationâs most significant challenges. The burden has fallen to the states to address complex issues such as health care, immigration, infrastructure, energy, and the environment. Perhaps the federal governmentâs continued inaction compared to state governmentsâ action, is one reason why Americans trust their state government far more than their federal government. But this wasnât always the case. In the 1960s, state governmentsâ particularly their legislaturesâwere in crisis. Few legislatures had the capacity to address the daunting issues (particularly civil rights and poverty) that were creating massive political, social, and economic unrest in our states and cities.
Full containment of fires will take a while
547 Views   Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) â Over 1100 firefighters continue fighting the flames in steep and rocky terrain, of the South Fork and Salt fires