NYC, DC in top tier of global smart cities
A new smart city ranking measuring health and safety, mobility, activities, opportunities and governance, puts New York 10th and Washington, D.C., 12th among 109 global cities.
Hawaiian Island Can Create ‘Resort Bubbles’ for Quarantined Visitors
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | People in Alabama and Florida dealing with ‘historic and catastrophic’ flooding … Vermont governor vetoes climate legislation … Minnesota governor asks presidential candidates to follow Covid precautions.
One-Night Stays at Short-Term Rentals Won't Be Allowed on Vrbo in Arizona
Vrbo announced that the new policy to discourage parties, a month after Airbnb announced its own global pan on parties at its rental properties.
California Opens a Path to Professional Firefighting for Formerly Incarcerated People
In California, many wildfires are fought by incarcerated people trained to be firefighters. Their criminal records barred them from continuing in the field after release—until now.
AI-based monitoring spots water meter issues
Gwinnett County, Ga., could recoup about $50,000 per month from 19 commercial water meters that have been incorrectly measuring flow, based on discrepancies discovered by edge technology.
Tough to Tell COVID From Smoke Inhalation Symptoms — And Flu Season’s Coming
Up and down the West Coast, hospitals and health facilities are reporting an influx of patients with problems most likely related to smoke inhalation.
Trump Census Plan Might Leave Out Some Legal Residents
Many U.S. citizens who live in rural or tribal areas lack a paper trail.
Louisville Agrees to $12 Million Settlement and Police Reforms After Death of Breonna Taylor
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Minneapolis police making fewer traffic stops … Maryland needs to decide how to complete transit project after contractors leave … Private schools will get less CARES Act money than U.S. Department of Education wanted.
When It Comes to Our Current Housing Crisis, Cities Can’t Wait for the Federal Government to Help
COMMENTARY | State and local leaders have options to alleviate housing insecurity amid the pandemic.
How I Mastered the Art of Ventilating My Home
Let me tell you about my fans.
Climate Change Will Force a New American Migration
Wildfires rage in the West. Hurricanes batter the East. Droughts and floods wreak damage throughout the nation. Life has become increasingly untenable in the hardest-hit areas, but if the people there move, where will everyone go?
Covid Exodus Fills Vacation Towns With New Medical Pressures
As people stick around in posh destinations used to only dealing with tourist influxes for one season, some local leaders are worried about strains on medical facilities both for newcomers and longtime residents.
South Dakota AG Says He Thought He Hit a Deer, but Found Man's Body the Next Day
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Wisconsin Supreme Court decision keeps Green Party off presidential ballot and allows absentee ballots to be sent out … Reward offered to identify suspect in shooting that seriously injured Los Angeles sheriff deputies … Hurricane Sally rapidly intensifies as it nears Gulf Coast.
Sleek, Silver and Stuffed With Litter: San Francisco Settles on Three Finalists for New Trash Can Design
The city's public works department is revamping its public trash can design to better contain garbage and, maybe, look nice on the street.
Announcing the 2020 Route Fifty Navigator Awards Winners
Here are the teams and individuals we are honoring for tackling challenging problems and coming up with innovative solutions.
Coronavirus, Trump Chill International Enrollment at U.S. Colleges
International enrollment could drop by as much as 30%.
The Pandemic Has Parents Fleeing From Schools—Maybe Forever
Covid-19 is a catalyst for families who were already skeptical of the traditional school system—and are now thinking about leaving it for good.
Death Toll Rises as Wildfires Burn Across West Coast
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | A federal appeals court says ex-felons will need to pay fines and restitution before they can get their voting rights back … Minneapolis City Council balks at temporary police precinct … Des Moines schools start virtual in violation of state order.
'Perfect Storm' Threatens 'Major Institutional Defeat' for the Census, Top Watchdog Says
The decennial count is ahead of schedule overall, but a condensed schedule and hiring shortfalls are creating significant risks.
States Sue EPA Over Chesapeake Bay Pollution Reduction Plans
A group of states say New York and Pennsylvania are not doing enough to reduce water pollution and arguing the federal government is letting them get away with it.
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