Local Economies
How paid sick leave helps cure economic instability
Cities and states are enacting paid leave policies that prevent low-wage workers from choosing between rest and recovery or work and a paycheck.
‘I felt so naughty’: New open carry alcohol laws boost downtowns
Some places see promise in areas allowing visitors to shop, sip and stroll.
State AGs at odds over proposed EPA tailpipe emissions rules
Republican attorneys general say they are impractical and illegal. Democratic AGs applaud the proposals, but say they don’t go far enough.
From homes and cars to parking, how the sharing economy is evolving
COMMENTARY | As more people work from home, parking spaces have opened up in cities. This presents a unique opportunity for governments to make their communities more sustainable and inclusive.
Why More Cities Are Hiring ‘Night Mayors’ and Establishing Forms of Nighttime Governance
COMMENTARY | Nighttime is much more than a source of danger or an occasion to party – it’s a portal into a different world, with rhythms, challenges and lifestyles of its own.
Did Your Town Make This List of Best-Performing Cities?
The Milken Institute is out with its annual report ranking the economic performance of more than 400 metropolitan areas. Here’s what it takes to be a booming city.
Cities Stare Down Huge Budget Gaps
Growing expenses and lagging downtown recoveries are straining city finances as federal pandemic relief funds run out.
The Future of Cities Depend on Solving the Retail Puzzle
Retail sales have rebounded, but a new report says local and state officials will need to get creative to revive downtowns and help brick-and-mortar stores thrive again.
Urban Areas Are Adding People and Gobbling Up Land in Most States
An analysis shows the South, Southwest and Midwest saw the most growth in its urban areas.
The Governors Wading Deeper Into the Housing Crisis
Across the country, state leaders are putting the nation’s housing shortage at the center of their agendas this year. But it's still uncertain whether their proposals to solve the problem will gain traction and some question whether the plans go far enough.
Cutting Building Emissions is About More Than Gas Stoves
As an uproar over the future of gas appliances burns hot, it's overshadowing efficiency gains and other benefits states can achieve with building code updates.
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