States to Feds: Enough With the Red Tape Already
Representatives of states, hospitals and others say too much of their time is occupied with federal regulations.
Mayor in Busy Texas Border Town Warns of Fallout From Trade Dispute
Pete Saenz, mayor of Laredo, called on federal officials to tamp down uncertainty over tariffs and trade pacts.
Census Bureau Fumbles a 'Foundational' Part of the 2020 Trial Run
The Census Bureau is facing more problems in the lead up to the 2020 Census.
Emergency Managers Ask Congress to Invest in Mitigation
Resilience projects could cut the costs of future disasters at a time when FEMA wants state and local governments to pitch in more during response.
These Pills Could Be Next U.S. Drug Epidemic, Public Health Officials Say
Some states are restricting prescriptions for anti-anxiety medications known as benzodiazepines.
Gone, But Not Forgotten: Wisconsin City's Snow Pile Finally Melts
A snow pile in Appleton, Wisconsin lasted until July 9, attracting attention from residents and local media.
Smart city projects, surveillance drive IoT growth
Spending on internet-of-things technologies and services worldwide is expected to reach more than $2 billion by 2023.
Protecting Waikiki From Future Flash-Flood Destruction
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | San Diego’s new Airbnb rules … a bizarre resignation in Oklahoma … and Denver’s big renewable energy pledge.
New Industry Promises to Bring ‘Made in America’ Label to Fish
Onshore fish farming in Maine moving ahead with support of local and state officials.
California Isn’t Expecting Policy Changes Under the New EPA Head
The court battle over the state’s strong fuel economy standards is still on.
Summer Food Programs Face Challenges in Rural Areas
Paperwork, administrative burdens and transportation issues can lead to lower participation among children in rural areas, experts said at a House subcommittee hearing.
5 use cases for smart city IoT
A new white paper from Georgia Tech dives into IoT technology for municipal services, utilities, public safety, transportation and health care.
Plenty for Local Leaders to Consider as Opportunity Zones Ramp Up
National Association of Counties members are told now is the time to get involved in attracting investment.
Louisiana No Longer Leads Nation in Imprisonment Rate
COMMENTARY | New data show impact of 2017 criminal justice reforms.
Replenishing a Food Desert, One Store at a Time
In Dayton, a community-owned and operated grocery store will set up shop in the heart of one of Ohio's largest food deserts.
Citizen engagement and public service in the era of the IoT
The internet of things is amplifying the number and variety of touchpoints available to reach citizens and giving municipalities access to data that can help shape service offerings.
Champion of '211' Call Centers Set to Lead National Counties Group
“I’ve become, maybe, a fanatic about 211,” says San Diego County Supervisor Greg Cox, who's expected to be the next president of the National Association of Counties.
Police Are Changing Lineups to Avoid False IDs
Several state legislatures are moving toward mandated changes in how police conduct photo line-ups.
$380 Million of Election Assistance Money Only Goes So Far
An official with the U.S. Election Assistance Commission on Friday acknowledged some of the limits to what the funding can achieve.
Measuring Diversity in Local Government Leadership
A new project from Engaging Local Government Leaders compiles self-reported diversity data from 2,000 local governments.
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