New York Mayor’s Horse Carriage Vendetta; California-Oregon Dam-Busting Salmon Plan
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Ending cyclical court debts in Missouri’s cities; a deadly Memphis sewage leak; and a new home for Montana bison to roam.
Next Century Cities Rewards Innovative Broadband Projects
The Next Generation Engagement Awards will celebrate governments that are using broadband Internet to enhance civic engagement of their citizens.
Will Gun Tax Survive Challenge?
Seattle’s controversial tax on guns and ammunition puts the city at the center of a dispute over whether municipalities can tax firearms or if states alone have that power.
Chris Christie vs. Atlantic City; Oklahoma Looks to Recoup Taxes on Out-of-State Sales
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Indiana’s transparency battle legal fees; synthetic herbicide and pesticide ban; Seattle’s frozen crab highway spill
Pittsburgh’s ‘Inclusive Innovation Week’ Is Underway
Dozens of events are planned as part of the initiative, which runs through Saturday.
Number of Americans Living in Extremely Poor Neighborhoods Up in Recent Years
A new Brookings Institution analysis notes: “13.5 percent of the nation’s poor population faced the double burden of being poor in a very poor place.”
Can Hands-On Civics Heal Chicago?
Students gain more than just an understanding of civics when they dive into the laws of their city.
Seattle Puts Forward Action Plan Aimed at Bridging Its Digital Divide
In the Pacific Northwest’s largest city, 93,000 residents don’t have Internet access. Mayor Ed Murray’s administration has 19 strategies it hopes to use to connect the unconnected.
Virginia’s New IT Procurement Vehicle Paves the Way for the ‘Internet of Things’
Agency flexibility from the state to local levels is key to adopting new technologies and attracting a younger workforce, says Verizon’s Maggie Hallbach.
As Water Infrastructure Crumbles, Many Cities Seek Private Help
Nearly 2,000 municipalities have entered public-private partnerships for all or part of their water supply systems.
Did Your City’s Mayor Make These ‘Tweet Elite’ Rankings?
Baltimore’s mayor at No. 1 makes sense, but the top tweeters based on audience, frequency, responsiveness, engagement and influence might surprise you.
The Money in Recycling Has Vanished; What Do States, Cities Do Now?
A drop in global commodity prices is forcing states and cities to re-examine their recycling programs and goals.
Issaquah, Wash., Uses ‘Brady Bunch’ Tactic to Fill Council Vacancy
City Council members put their heads together and channeled the Bradys in this retro government service recruitment video.
Philly Uses Text Messaging to Help Ex-Offenders Find Housing and Jobs
‘[I]f you send them right when someone needs help, they have the opportunity to change behavior and improve citizen experience.”
Fitch Downgrades Rating on Chicago Debt to One Notch Above Junk
The move by the ratings agency comes after the Illinois Supreme Court last week ruled against a law aimed at reining in public employee pension liabilities.
State and Local Daily Digest: Boston Mayor’s Adele Parody Video; W.Va. Mayor Is a Texas Fugitive
Also in our news roundup: S.C. public shooting club; California beer import tax; and Hawaii’s failed Uber, Lyft measure
America’s Most Traffic-Congested Cities Are Ranked in This New Study
Worldwide, only Los Angeles cracked the top 10 when it comes to cities with the worst roadway delays.
L.A. Launches Advisory Council That Will Focus on Transgender Policy Issues
“We all have a fundamental right to be exactly who we are, regardless of gender identity or expression,” says Mayor Eric Garcetti.
Mich. Municipal League: State Is ‘Strategically Disinvesting in Our Communities Right Now’
One fiscally distressed city says it is “just one step away from becoming a Flint and a Detroit.”
Google Fiber’s Advice for Cities Looking to Work With High-Speed Internet Providers
Having a clear vision, "one-touch make-ready" policies for utility pole attachments and updated rules and regulations are among the tips that are critically important, according to Google Fiber’s expansion lead for the western U.S.
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