Third Night of Charlotte Protests Largely Peaceful
The family of Keith Lamont Scott, who was shot and killed by a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Tuesday, wants video of the incident publicly released.
Gallup Poll: Confidence in Local Government Trumps State Government
A nationwide poll provides insights into a continuing trend about trust in U.S. city halls and state capitals.
Can 1,000 More Officers Solve Chicago's Homicide Problem?
This is the city’s largest police-hiring surge since the 1980s.
A Cold Turn In Chicago’s Effort to Combat Rats
The city looks to add dry ice to its rodent control arsenal.
9 Lessons in the Beautification of Livable Cities from Charleston's Former Mayor
“If people can see it, then it has to be beautiful,” says Joseph Riley.
Hesperia Officials' War on Halfway Houses; Maine Gov. Considers Suing Over Substance Abuse Allegations
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Washington senator thinks Seattle needs 'adult supervision'; Nebraska child welfare cases on the rise; Chicago water tax appears likely to pass
A New Way to Build a Budget
Burnet, Texas Budget Director Connie Maxwell saved 50 percent of her time previously spent wrangling with Excel spreadsheets, an all too common problem for small city governments.
Four Cities Chosen for $40 Million Investment in Public Spaces
Akron, Chicago, Detroit and Memphis join Philadelphia in an effort to tackle economic segregation by revitalizing civic commons.
Citing Health Concerns, Some Cities Consider Dimmer LED Streetlights
In June, the American Medical Association warned that high-intensity LEDs emit unseen blue light that can disturb sleep rhythms.
The Building Smart Cities Conference Brings Global Innovations to Municipal Governments
A look at best practices in infrastructure, technology and sustainability through an international lens.
Where the Good Jobs Are
In the U.S., job growth continues to be concentrated in a small number of high-performing metros.
Finding the ‘Secret Sauce’ for City Innovation
With Bloomberg Philanthropies funding, Harvard University is bringing mayors together to teach them how to bring about change—and will research what makes that change possible in the first place.
Local Government Performance Guru Heads Back to Louisville
Daro Mott will return to the Louisville Metro Government as chief of performance improvement.
Incivility in City Council Chambers Sparks Debate in Austin
In a blog post, Mayor Steven Adler laments that too often those who testify before the City Council do not receive the respect they deserve.
Business Taxes in U.S. Cities to Draw New Scrutiny
How to evaluate effectiveness of incentives and exemptions.
Can A Clever Video Make People Care About a Stalled Infrastructure Project?
Using video as a weapon in the fight against decaying rail tunnels and bureaucratic red tape.
Chicago Wants Its Rivers to Be Swimmable
The city’s new vision for clean and safe waterways is either wishful thinking or incredibly ambitious.
Why Local Governments Are Taking City Hall Selfies
They joined in the fun with everything from municipal mascots to drone aircraft.
A Smart Cities Challenge for Next-Generation Innovators
The Rockefeller Foundation has given out grants before, so this time it’s looking to mentor startups through Unreasonable Institute as they tackle entrenched urban problems.
Three Government Strategies for Digital Velocity
By developing far-sighted thinking that strategically engages new technologies and puts citizens’ needs first, government can choose appropriate technologies for solutions targeted at delivering a high-impact citizen experience.
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