Bipartisan Plan Aims to End One of Michigan’s Dubious Distinctions
Drivers in the Great Lakes State have paid the nation’s highest auto insurance rates, described as “a surcharge on people who have low socioeconomic status.”
When Local Council Members Test the Limits of Their Authority
In most cases, a city or county’s governing body “doesn’t manage day-to-day operations. That’s management’s job.” But the divisions aren’t always clearly defined.
What the New Urban Anchors Owe Their Cities
Corporations like Google and Amazon reap the spoils of winner-take-all urbanism. Here’s how they can also bear greater responsibility.
Local Governments Prepare for a Federal Fight Over ‘Double Taxation’
Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola: “Coupled with the declining federal support in cities, removing the SALT deduction would only further strain our already stressed municipal budgets."
How One Minnesota City Streamlined Its Web Content Strategy
St. Louis Park’s new site understands residents seek transactional government.
Wisconsin Mayor Fears Concessions on DACA Could Threaten Other Immigrants
“We’re not willing to trade DACAs for their parents, DACAs for their siblings, DACAs for a wall,” according to Madison’s Paul Soglin.
U.S. House’s Intergovernmental Task Force Set to Reconvene
Here’s the latest on the panel, which is exploring the federal relationship with state, local and tribal governments.
San José Innovation Challenge Leads to Graffiti-Cleaning Drone
The next round of the contest will look at how the city can improve the way it orders evacuations ahead of serious flooding.
Embattled Mayor’s Exit Forces Seattle to Dust Off Succession Plans
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Hurricane recovery continues in Florida; N.Y. volunteer firefighters press Gov. Cuomo on health bill; and Detroit Homecoming fills vacant train station.
Signs of a Financial Slowdown for City Governments
“The fiscal winds seem to be shifting a bit,” says a National League of Cities researcher.
Hartford Nears Bankruptcy as State Aid Remains Uncertain
Connecticut struggles in its third month without a budget and faces a deadline where Gov. Dannel Malloy will have to start cutting municipal aid.
Here’s a New Playbook for Municipal Civic Tech Projects
The guide was compiled based on lessons learned in Austin, Louisville and Raleigh.
Amazon Wants to Build a Massive New North American Headquarters
The company is asking for local governments to submit proposals for hosting the site, which it says will be on par with its existing Seattle campus.
The Next Step in Kansas City’s Push to Become a ‘Smart City’
In the months ahead, local government leaders plan to build upon technology now deployed along the downtown streetcar line.
‘Every Weather Update Brings More Bad News’ for Florida
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Montana’s ‘worst ever’ drought; a new police chief in Dallas; and a Styrofoam ban proposal in Honolulu.
Cities Look to Public Restrooms to Clean Up Downtowns, Attract Tourists
Officials and advocates in cities like Denver want to capitalize on downtown growth and preserve public health by offering better access to public restrooms.
State and Local Agencies Prepare as Hurricane Irma Threatens Florida in Coming Days
As forecasters await more definite consensus on where the storm is going, emergency managers across the Southeast should be preparing for another major hurricane.
Harvey's Floodwaters Cut Off City’s Water Supply
The storm has turned most of Beaumont, Texas into “an island,” isolating a city of 120,000 residents, many who now find themselves scrambling for water.
Despite Foggy Details, State and Local Leaders See Promise in Trump’s Infrastructure Push
Senior White House officials met Wednesday with state and local government representatives to discuss the president's pending public works package.
Why States and Cities Need More Policy Financing Mechanisms
Proposed cuts to the federal budget and local preemption could kill the fiscal capacity of municipalities to deal with disasters like Hurricane Harvey or even provide basic government services.
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