Mayors Call on Congress to Extend Expiring Pandemic Era Food Aid
Millions could lose food stamp benefits with the end of the federal Covid-19 public health emergency this summer.
The Rise of Tiny House Villages in the Fight Against Homelessness
More cities are turning to the small-sized structures as an alternative to group shelters. But critics have likened them to "sheds" that fall well short of permanent affordable housing.
Mayor Snagged in WhatsApp Debate
Use of the encrypted messaging app by Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration rekindles discussion over apps that allow officials to skirt the spirit, if not the letter, of open records laws.
To Republicans, State Surpluses and ‘Liberal Spending’ Illustrate ARPA Was ‘Reckless’
Mayors and county officials, though, tell House lawmakers that the funds provided much-needed pandemic relief for businesses and individuals.
City Leaders Back Biden in Controversy Over Infrastructure Spending
Local transportation officials praised the administration’s focus on how public works dollars could further environmental and social goals, despite pushback from state DOTs and Republicans.
Biden's Municipal Broadband Push Clashes With State Restrictions
The new infrastructure law says states can't exclude municipalities from broadband funds. But many block localities from operating internet networks. Will the Biden administration try to strongarm states into changing their policies?
More Than Books: Libraries Offer Free Meals, 3-D Printers, Counseling and More
Public libraries have evolved to focus on the most-pressing community needs. But not all librarians are embracing the new duties and are leaving the profession.
Microsoft Tells Workers to Prepare for Office Reopenings
The move by the software giant is noteworthy for cities and local governments eager to see how remote work will look long term and what it will mean for downtown areas.
Pittsburgh Bridge Collapses Ahead of Biden Visit
The Fern Hollow Bridge, flagged by inspectors as being in poor condition, buckled, injuring 10 people.
Survey: 52% of State, Local Public Workers Considering Leaving Jobs
State and local governments are, as one expert puts it, "teetering on the brink of a public sector workforce crisis."
Taking Control of Ransomware With a Zero-Trust Strategy
COMMENTARY | Antivirus, sandboxing and similar detection techniques can’t keep up. It’s time for governments and agencies to transform their approach to thwarting malware.
How Mayors are Factoring in Equity as Their Cities Spend Federal Aid
“We're trying to change the status quo,” says one city leader.
Biden's Infrastructure Czar Offers Tips for Cities Seeking Grants
Mitch Landrieu, a former mayor, suggested that local governments can act now to prepare for competitive funding programs available under the new $1.2 trillion public works law.
Mayors Struggle With How to Push Vaccination Rates Higher
Incentive programs remain on the table, along with requirements for showing proof of vaccine to enter indoor spaces.
Federal Policies Help Spur Municipal Bond Market, but Headwinds Remain
Analysts are generally optimistic about the stability of government finances, but lingering issues—Covid, inflation and supply chain bottlenecks—pose economic and fiscal risks in the short term.
Flush With Federal Aid, City Finance Officers Offer Optimistic Outlook
"It has been a rather incredible two-year period," notes one official.
Traffic Fines Lead to Potential 'Misaligned Fiscal Incentives'
More than 40 states use money generated from speeding tickets for criminal justice and other services, but even minor adjustments to shore up local budgets can hit individuals hard, according to a new report.
The Messiest Local Government Issue
The problem of building, maintaining and expanding sewer systems never seems to go away.
How Cities Should Think About Equity and Revenues
COMMENTARY | City leaders are tackling structural inequities in access to wealth and opportunity. An infusion of federal dollars provides an opportunity to rethink past fiscal choices.
The $1.6B Federal Plan to Spur Local Zoning Reforms
A grant program proposed in Democrats’ massive spending bill is designed to help with zoning code rewrites. But how much can it do to boost the supply of affordable housing?
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