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Colorado Battle Over Local Control of Oil and Gas Drilling Far From Over
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Lions, Tigers and Bears Attract State Scrutiny
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Taking death records digital: The Iowa experience
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Can a National Park Save Northern Maine?
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States grapple with public disclosure of police body-camera footage
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What’s the Coolest Idea, Project or Program You’ve Seen in Another Local Government?
We want to hear from you. Especially if you’re at ICMA!
Why New York Still Wants to Ban Styrofoam
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Oakland Sues Wells Fargo, Alleging Predatory Mortgage Lending to Minorities
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There's so much great architecture in Michigan's second-largest city, which should do more to promote it.
DOJ put dollars behind White House push for body cameras
The Justice Department has awarded more than $23 million to police departments in 32 states in an effort to expand the use of body cameras.
States Grapple With Public Disclosure of Police Body-Camera Footage
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Milwaukee Leaders Sign Off on City Financing Plan for Bucks Arena
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