Pension Cuts May Pose Special Risks For Public Workers Not Covered by Social Security
About 5 million state and local workers are outside of the federal retirement program.
These Are The Most Highly Regulated Housing Markets
A new study finds that a number of coastal metropolitan areas have some of the most stringent guidelines for residential development.
The Water Safety Conundrum
Water infrastructure is in desperate need of repair. When will federal, state and local officials come up with the money to fix it?
Big Cities Mostly Prepared to Weather Next Recession, Report Says
Chicago and Detroit are outliers, least able to withstand a recession, among the big cities examined by Moody's, which looked at how prepared cities are when a downturn comes.
The Downtown Highway That Could Drive Hartford’s Comeback
The Connecticut capital has been using zoning and transit reforms to stage a downtown recovery. But there’s one big thing in the way: an aging interstate.
What Stands Between Young People and Local Government Jobs?
COMMENTARY | Many millennials or members of Generation Z are interested in meaningful work that can help improve people’s lives, but they don’t necessarily see government jobs in that light.
Don’t Toss That E-Cig: Vaping Waste Is A Whole New Headache For Schools And Cities
In Boulder, Colorado, school custodians are dealing with vaping litter, while city staffers are trying to educate people about not just dumping e-cigarette components in the trash.
One of the Largest U.S. Library Systems Just Eliminated Late Fees
The Los Angeles Public Library will eliminate fees for overdue items this spring, joining a growing number of library systems that have identified fines as barriers to access for low-income residents.
A New Look at How States Block Local Laws in Areas Ranging From Guns to Taxes
“This is a national preemption movement that is occurring,” says the CEO of the National League of Cities.
Cities Increasingly Enacting Bans Restricting Homeless People, Report Says
In the last three years, more cities have prohibited camping, sleeping in public, sharing food, and living in vehicles.
Honolulu Passes Strict Single-Use Plastics Ban
The Honolulu City Council last week passed a sweeping single-use plastics ban that affects the entire island of Oahu, home to 70 percent of Hawaii residents.
Seven Cities in a Snowy State Ban Snowballs. Now One is Poised to Reverse Course
A handful of Wisconsin cities have identically worded ordinances that ban snowball fights in public places. After going viral for their policy, officials in Wausau are ready to change it.
With 2020 Agenda, Mayors Stake Out Positions on Housing, Guns and Climate
The local leaders also address a range of other issues in their new platform that they want presidential candidates and other contenders for federal office to take notice of.
Concerned About Her City's Lack of Affordable Housing, a Councilwoman Decided to Build Some
Jillian Johnson, mayor pro tem of Durham, N.C., is constructing a duplex next to her house with the goal of renting its two units to low-income families who need stable housing.
Taxing Online Sales Won’t Save Cities From the Retail Apocalypse
The Supreme Court’s year-old Wayfair decision allows most U.S. states to collect sales tax from online shopping. Can cities expect a revenue bump?
The Troubling Decline in City Revenue Growth
COMMENTARY | The economy continues to grow, yet cities anticipate revenue problems. How can both be true?
Missed Your Flight? At Some Airports, Therapy Animals Are There to Help
San Francisco is one of more than 50 airports with an in-house team of certified therapy animals that roam the terminals, offering comfort and distraction to weary travelers.
Scooter Company Wants to Boost Helmet Use With ‘Selfie’ Incentive Program
The move comes amid ongoing concerns about rider injuries.
Some Mayors Are More Likely to Get Threats Than Others
New research shows that mayors who are younger, female, in strong mayor systems, and in larger cities are more likely to face abuse.
Municipal Workforces Don’t Always Reflect a City’s Population. Now, More Cities are Naming Chief Diversity Officers
More local governments are taking an interest as citizen demand for representation increases.
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