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.
If You Build Broadband Infrastructure, Data Centers Will Come
That’s what Mesa, Arizona, has found as it’s installed an elaborate network of conduits and fiber during routine street improvement projects.
The Reasons Why Americans Aren't Moving as Much These Days
The Census reports that a record-low share of Americans are moving. A recent paper suggests government policies might be curbing mobility.
Rural Millennials Flock to Eastern Idaho; Pa. Gov. Looks to More Consolidation
Also in our State and Local Weekend Digest: Wyoming looks to trim state workforce; New Jersey short-term rental regulations; and an embattled town manager in Maine awaits his fate.
Pennsylvania Governor to Co-Chair Appalachian Regional Commission
The economic development agency approved $110 million for projects in fiscal year 2016.
Adjusting From an Era of Austerity to One of Major Infrastructure Ambitions
With a focus on shovel-ready projects, the often-avoided once-in-a-lifetime projects and those not necessarily ready to go “might be the ones most needed by the community.”
Do Regulations Really Kill Jobs?
Republicans love to blame the Environmental Protection Agency for some of the country’s economic woes. Is that a fair assertion?
Texas Lt. Gov. Not Worried About N.C.-Style Backlash; Delaware Ex-Mayor’s Email Surprise
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: More state legislative updates; a bad audit for a Florida state agency’s IT; L.A. County’s one-stop shop for immigration defense
A Public-Private Effort to Build New Tech Careers in Kentucky’s Coal Country
TechHire Eastern Kentucky is different than a community college training course or coding bootcamp. And it’s been a life-changing opportunity for some who have few other options.
Fresno’s Formula to Spur Downtown Revitalization
In California’s Central Valley, financial incentives and the prospect of a future high-speed rail connection to the Bay Area are helping to drive development. But there’s some uncertainty, too.
Wait—Utah Is The Fastest-Growing State?
Yep, thanks to its high birthrate and attractiveness to immigrants.
Fresno Seeks to Shed Its Legacy as a ‘Poster Child for Suburban Sprawl’
Boosters say the California city’s downtown is poised for a comeback, and point to a raft of public policies and programs that helped set the stage.
Route Fifty Roadmap: Amid Google Fiber’s Pivot, Its Expansion Continues in N.C.
As Alphabet Inc. rethinks its grand gigabit vision and puts some cities on hold, installation presses forward in North Carolina’s Research Triangle.
American Cities Are Becoming More Diverse—And More Segregated
Hispanic communities are getting more, not less, ghettoized in major metro areas.
Analysis of U.S. Economic Stagnation Pins Blame on State and Local Regulations
In particular, health care, housing and education seen as contributors to citizens’ financial woes.
Mayor of Former Steel Mill Town Hopes Federal Aid Will Flow Under Trump
“If there’s ever an opportunity, it’s now,” says Mayor Lou Mavrakis of Monessen, Pennsylvania.
Why Trump Needs to Factor Rural Broadband Into His Infrastructure Plans
“Otherwise we’re dooming these areas to economic stagnation and worse,” U.S. Sen. Angus King said at a bipartisan Next Century Cities policy event on Wednesday.
Businesses Take Fight Over Credit Card Fees to Supreme Court
Businesses say laws in 10 states that bar surcharges for credit card purchases, but allow cash discounts, encroach on their First Amendment right to free speech.
In D.C., White Families Are on Average 81 Times Richer Than Black Ones
Other major cities aren’t much better.
The Mayoral Optics of ‘Small Business Saturday’
The annual event is usually a great way to connect with the community. But was D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s choice of where to kick things off a good idea?
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