Governments Begin Pushing Back on Investors Snatching Up Homes
Institutional investors purchased nearly 20% of all U.S. homes for sale in the last three months of 2021, turning most into rentals. Now, some state and local officials want to slow the trend, worried it is boxing residents out of homeownership.
Tech & Data
Cyber Insurance Sticker Shock Gives Some Governments Pause
Rising premiums and more exclusions has some states and localities questioning whether investing in a cybersecurity insurance policy is a good idea.
Finance
Housing Slump Would Place Greatest Stress on Black, Hispanic Residents
Many homeowners have counted on fast-rising home values and growing home equity.
Health & Human Services
California Passes Nation’s Toughest Plastic Reduction Bill
Experts say the bill could prevent 23 million tons of plastic pollution by 2032.
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Finance
Trump Wades Into One State's Budget Discussions
The former president says Pennsylvania's spending plan should be "tied" to controversial elections legislation.
Health & Human Services
USPS: It's Up to Mailers to Comply With State Laws on Abortion Pills
The Postal Service says it will not crack down on the mailings, while the Biden administration promises to use the mail to expand access to the pills.
Management
Fireworks Are Cancelled Yet Again in Cities and Counties Across the US
Potential fire risks, supply chain issues and worker shortages have put a damper on these popular Independence Day events.
Public Safety
FEMA Wants to End Flood Insurance for the Nation’s Riskiest Properties
Democrats and counties oppose the idea. Properties that have been flood-damaged multiple times account for nearly half the program’s payouts over the years.
Management
4 Proven Strategies for Attracting and Retaining State and Local Government Workers
COMMENTARY | To be competitive in this challenging new work environment, governments not only need to evaluate their salaries and benefits, but also change the way they recruit, develop, engage and retain talent.
Infrastructure
Safety Group Offers Warnings on Emerging Transportation Tech
They’re urging state and local government leaders to prepare for new types of vehicles and to look beyond industry hype as they design policies to reduce crashes.
Management
Supreme Court Deals a Major Blow to the EPA, and All Federal Agencies
A decision from the court's conservative majority limits agencies' ability to write new rules on major issues. The case centered on a challenge brought by West Virginia and other states.
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The Changing Face of Ransomware
As ransomware continues as a profitable business model, attackers are squeezing the inefficiencies out of their operations.
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Funds making their way into local government budgets, but how do officials best utilize this new funding?
Infrastructure
Feds Launch $1B Initiative to Rework Infrastructure That Cut Apart Cities
The Biden administration says places that prioritize community outreach as they design project proposals will have an advantage over others.
Tech & Data
How Cities and States are Gathering Data as They Spend Federal Aid
A watchdog agency responsible for monitoring the historic infusion of pandemic relief dollars is promoting data collection to encourage transparency and uncover fraud and abuse.
Management
Guard, Reserve Troops Can Sue States for Firing Them, Supreme Court Rules
Court declares that state powers yield to federal ones when it comes to raising armies.
Public Safety
State and Local Leaders Call for Overhaul of Nation’s 911 System
A group that includes mayors, police chiefs and state officials wants to rethink who should respond to calls for help.
Public Safety
Early Warning System Pinpoints Flooded Roads in Some States
Nearly a dozen states are using real-time, hyper-local monitoring to assess potential flooding at specific bridges or roads.
Management
Why the Supreme Court’s Football Coach Decision is a Game-changer on School Prayer
COMMENTARY | The case is noteworthy because the court has now decided that public school employees can pray when supervising students.
Management
How Local Governments Are Advancing Workers’ Rights, and Why Even More Should Get Involved
COMMENTARY | Cities are spearheading efforts to pass and enforce local labor laws that are improving standards for workers in their communities.
Infrastructure