Stingray Redactions Sting Tacoma; N.Y. State Worker’s 3,312 Hours of Overtime
Also in our State and Local Weekend Digest: Santa Fe weighs soda tax; major scrutiny for Oklahoma Dept. of Veterans Affairs; and South Carolina faces major pothole lawsuit.
Mayors Worry Looming Federal Cuts Could Deal Heavy Blow to City Budgets
“The only place you can take it from are the things that we use to actually protect our cities,” New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu said in an interview.
New Bill Would Expand DHS Cyber Aid to State and Local Governments
The bipartisan legislation was prompted by concerns about state and local governments’ abilities to protect critical infrastructure in their states from cyberattacks as well as citizen data.
Mayors to Capitol Hill Republicans and the White House: Don’t Forget Broadband
Infrastructure policy discussions are underway with President Trump calling for a $1 trillion public-private package, and cities want reliable high-speed internet included.
Mayors to Washington: Don’t Funnel Infrastructure Funding for Cities Through States
Members of the U.S. Conference of Mayors visited Capitol Hill on Thursday to discuss a range of issues, including the president’s proposed $1 trillion infrastructure package.
Stop Asking Whether Uber Is Transit's Enemy
The more important question is how ride services factor into cities’ goals for mobility. A new analysis of New York City shows why.
Grandfathering Norfolk’s Imaginary Parking Spaces; Feds Reverse Stance on Texas Voter ID Rules
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Michigan E-Verify proposal for contractors; battle over Boston’s iconic Citgo sign; and carving out exceptions for Kentucky truck weight rules.
Mayors to Congress: We Need to Be a Part of the ACA Conversation
“You’re going to hear from mayors loudly and clearly on these issues because we’re the ones that are going to have to deal with the people.”
Embracing a Priority-Focused Approach to Local Government Budgeting
“Every program is scored by mandate, reliance, recovery cost, demand and population served. And this is where policy questions come to life.”
The Worst State Capitals to Live In; Kansas House Overrides Brownback’s Budget Veto
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Early impacts of Philly’s soda tax; Florida city faces whistleblower lawsuit; and officials in Mich. city want more halfway house regulations.
Okla. Senate OKs Bill to Strip Local Non-Discrimination Ordinances
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Proposal to block new wind development in N.D.; N.C. governor’s plan to raise teacher salaries; and a Mich. freeway’s bumpy deterioration.
A Telecommunications Fable: Struggles for Service in Rural Maine
Our editor-at-large documents how some small coastal communities are fighting for better telephone and internet services, but are advancing at a crawl.
Albuquerque Leverages P3 to Restore a ‘Special But Difficult’ Historic Route 66 Landmark
America’s byways are dotted with boarded-up motels, but in New Mexico’s largest city, the old El Vado is set to be transformed through a public-private partnership.
The Stadiums That Ate Texas
Why are these Dallas suburbs funding the most expensive high school football stadiums ever built?
Fire Chiefs Want Exclusion Under Trump Order Blocking Grants to ‘Sanctuary Cities’
During subcommittee testimony, a GOP congressman told the president of the International Association of Fire Chiefs the group should warn local governments about the risks of not cooperating.
Are Refugees Dangerous?
In nine out of the ten cities that accepted the largest number of refugees, crime went down—sometimes dramatically.
Making It Easier for Public Fleets to Adopt Use of Alternative Fuel Vehicles
So long as state and local governments are willing to get creative with funding mechanisms, a two-to-three year return on investment is easily attainable, National Association of Regional Councils environment committee members discussed on Monday.
Cleveland’s ‘Moral Dilemma’ on Lead Poisoning; ‘We Just Don’t Have the Money’ in Kansas
How Palm Beach has adapted to Trump visits; ranks of Alaska village public safety officers dwindle; and proposed 51st state would “rival Texas in prosperity.”
PTI and NACo-NLC Today: 'An Innovative Outpost for New Things to Come'
As forces continue to shape shared governance and collaboration in the tech ecosystem, the Public Technology Institute's new partnership is ready to propel local governments forward.
City Leaders Meet With Trump Staff and Members of Congress
Infrastructure and protecting the municipal bond tax exemption are top priorities.
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