Leveraging State and Local Buying Power to Improve Resilience and Sustainability
COMMENTARY | Carefully spent, purchasing dollars can be one of the most potent tools to help the nation combat its environmental concerns.
Top 10 Spookiest Towns to Visit for Halloween
Sleepy Hollow, New York tops the list, but most famous is Salem, Massachusetts.
The New Rules of Government Recruiting
COMMENTARY | As many organizations are aware, hiring was tough pre-pandemic and is only harder now.
State, local governments lean into agile
A study of four governments -- two state and two local -- illustrates how agile has evolved from a software development approach to being applied in project management, procurement and social services.
Wildfire Burn Scars, Raising Risk of Mudslides—This Is What Cascading Climate Disasters Look Like
Studies show climate change is raising the risk of cascading hazards that alone might not be extreme but add up to human disasters. Communities and government agencies aren’t prepared.
Vultures Descend on Small Town—and Won't Leave
For nearly a year, officials in Bunn, in northeastern North Carolina, have tried to deter dozens of buzzards from roosting on local buildings. Even propane cannon aren't working.
OSHA to States: Protect Workers from Covid-19 or Forfeit Authority
The federal government put states on notice ahead of the vaccine mandate, saying it will take any defiance seriously.
The Mayor’s Guide to Spending Federal Aid
COMMENTARY | Cities should use the rescue funds to make big and bold changes that will propel them into the future.
Cities worldwide aren’t adapting to climate change quickly enough
Remaking cities quickly enough to deal with new climate regimes requires massive investments in new ideas, practices and skills -- an economic opportunity and a chance to increase urban equity.
Local Leaders Beg for 'Substantial State Assistance, Immediately' to Combat Illegal Marijuana Farms
An Oregon county declared a state of emergency and is requesting $750,000, 45 new employees and the National Guard, which officials say is necessary because the illegal businesses are running rampant, depleting resources and spiking crime.
Percentage of Women in State Policing Has Stalled Since 2000
Female officers are less likely to use force and are named in fewer complaints.
Local Taxpayers Are Footing the Bill for Climate Disasters
The costs for paying to fix or replace infrastructure and other assets more adversely impact low-income groups, according to a report.
Should States and Localities Have Official Languages?
Voters in one Pennsylvania county will decide whether to remove English as the official language in a city charter. Dozens of states and localities have similar measures on the books.
Census Prompts Push for More Indigenous School Lessons
The number of people listing Indigenous heritage increased by almost 4.5 million.
Most Americans Resumed Risky Activities Before Covid-19 Vaccines Came Out
People resumed travel, visiting loved ones and eating indoors despite the risks to themselves and others, according to a new study.
Cops at Black Lives Matter Protests Who Used 'Kettling' Tactics Could Face Suspension, Termination
New York City’s police watchdog organization suggests disciplinary action for 65 officers who employed pepper spray and corralled protestors during last summer’s protests.
Thermal Body Scans Being Tested at Pedestrian Border Crossings
Customs and Border Protection is piloting the Pedestrian Detection-at-Range system to identify illegal or dangerous items being smuggled through ports of entry.
‘Moms for Liberty’ Group Sets Sights on Local Government
Leaders hope to create a national ‘parental rights’ movement, starting with school board activism. The group already has 135 chapters in 35 states.
How Cities and Counties Are Prioritizing American Rescue Plan Funds
Infrastructure was the top investment priority for communities of all sizes, followed by replacing lost public sector revenue, according to a recent report.
Bipartisan Support for Red Flag Laws Wanes as GOP Blocks Bills
Midterm-focused Republicans want to galvanize their pro-gun base.
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