State and Local Daily Digest: N.M. Police Look for Missing Spaceship; Dallas Audit Dispute
Also in our news roundup: Northern Cheyenne reservation declares drug state of emergency; California’s north-south water wars; and Seattle’s transportation director hit with ethics probe.
With Seattle's Long-Awaited Transit Expansion Now Reality, It’s Full Steam Ahead
The Emerald City should be very proud of its new Link light-rail subway extension, now open for service. But as Seattle continues to expand its regional transportation infrastructure, other cities have been struggling to maintain their older transit networks.
Seen and Heard: Bus Surveillance Stirs Controversy
Privacy advocates and civil libertarians, say the ability of government to listen in on conversations on public transit is more intrusive than simply being captured on video in a bank or store.
Watch a House-Sized Boulder Get Blown Up in Idaho
Destroying the rock was part of Idaho DOT’s effort to clear a remote roadway buried last month by a landslide.
Colorado Methane Rule Held Up as Model for California, Nation
The oil and gas industry argues it’s ineffective and costly.
Why Marijuana Businesses Still Can’t Get Bank Accounts
As more states prepare to legalize medical and recreational marijuana, they’re also preparing for the expansion of a cash-based market.
How Closely Are State Economies Tied to Federal Spending?
The importance of federal funds varies by state and expenditure category.
Public Safety Agencies Switching From Analog Radios Must Combat the ‘Digital Cliff’
Emergency response personnel not used to a high-quality signal cutting out can quickly find themselves in life or death situations.
State and Local Daily Digest: Did Ore. Occupiers Disturb Tribal Relics Digging Latrine?; N.C. Lawmakers Target LGBT Ordinance
Also in our news roundup: Atlantic City’s mayor warns of government shutdown; Austin’s trees worth $16 billion; and Colorado hunters pretty in pink.
A Big Data Tussle Over Phoenix ‘Brain Drain’ Rankings
Officials in Arizona challenge rankings on college grad retention rates for the state’s largest metro area.
Wi-Fi comes to Plano parks
A public-private partnership expands the city’s free Wi-Fi to city parks and recreational centers.
L.A. Launches Advisory Council That Will Focus on Transgender Policy Issues
“We all have a fundamental right to be exactly who we are, regardless of gender identity or expression,” says Mayor Eric Garcetti.
Mich. Municipal League: State Is ‘Strategically Disinvesting in Our Communities Right Now’
One fiscally distressed city says it is “just one step away from becoming a Flint and a Detroit.”
Google Fiber’s Advice for Cities Looking to Work With High-Speed Internet Providers
Having a clear vision, "one-touch make-ready" policies for utility pole attachments and updated rules and regulations are among the tips that are critically important, according to Google Fiber’s expansion lead for the western U.S.
State and Local Daily Digest: Bat Feces, Mold Prompt Fla. State Worker Lawsuit; N.Y. Fantasy Sports Settlement
Also in our news roundup: Colorado's legal marijuana laws stand, for now; a Wisconsin agency considers banning alcohol at its shooting ranges; and will Michigan pay for county response to Flint's water crisis?
GAO: D.C. responders need clarity on cross-agency communications
The Office of National Capital Region Coordination should formally specify how first responders will work together across agency boundaries, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office.
How Missouri police deliver on-scene interoperable communications
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s command and control vehicle uses a system that allows for TCP/IP communication across P25 networks.
Millennials Fuel Apartment-Building Boom; Will It Last?
Forty-seven states saw construction shift from houses toward apartments. But, will a turning point be reached as millennials enter their late 20s and early 30s?
Some Great Tips to Prevent Birds From Flying Into Windows
Check out this public information campaign in Portland, Oregon.
Gallup Survey: Americans Have Become More Worried About Water Pollution
Providing a backdrop for the findings: lead contamination in Flint, Michigan’s drinking water, and emerging concerns over the chemical PFOA in several Northeastern states.
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