HUD Secretary on Local Housing Regulations: ‘When in Doubt, Cut It Out’
Ben Carson criticized California's state and local rules, saying they exacerbate problems with affordability and contribute to homelessness.
Striking the Right Balance With State and Local Business Regulations
Colorado's outgoing governor and a beer company co-founder offer some thoughts on what it takes.
Mayor Discusses Local Impacts of GM’s Newly Announced Plant Closures
“This isn’t just a GM issue. People aren’t buying cars” like they once did, according to Lordstown, Ohio Mayor Arno Hill. “We’ve prepared for this.”
After a Ransomware Attack, More Unwelcome News for Local Government Employees
An abundance of caution months after a cyber assault on one municipality’s IT systems.
Despite Major Wildfires, Most Calif. Local Governments Won’t Feel Credit Ratings Impacts
Only small towns and school districts facing significant damage and weak liquidity will likely feel pressure, according to Moody’s.
Supreme Court Makes Decision in Age-Discrimination Case
All state and local governments, even very small ones, are subject to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
Opponents of Strong-Mayor Vote Fear ‘Dangerous Concentration of Power’
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Hawaii rape kit backlog successes … more cases of acute flaccid myelitis confirmed … and crowded commuter trains in Connecticut.
Creating a Warm Welcome in an Otherwise Sterile Lobby Area
Here’s a good idea public facilities managers can use to take the virtual chill out of the air.
Distressed Communities Index Underscores Economic Divides
A new study finds sharp differences between communities that have prospered and fallen behind during the past decade.
How a Midsize U.S. City Is Preparing to Host One of the World’s Largest Sporting Events
The IAAF track-and-field world championships are still three years away. Local officials in Eugene, Oregon may be “slightly nervous” but are embracing an “opportunity to really shine.”
The Best Way to Bring a State or Local Public Corruption Tip to the FBI’s Attention
You could dial 1-800-CALL-FBI. But there’s a better way.
Combating China's Recycling Reversal
City leaders have multiple options to cope with new waste regulations in China, which previously processed a lot of this country's recycling, according to a National League of Cities report.
Mayors More Likely to Perceive Discrimination Nationally than Locally, Report Says
The survey, released by the National League of Cities, is based on interviews with 115 mayors from 39 states.
How Incomes Compared Last Year Across States and Metro Areas
New data from the Census Bureau show how median household income levels stacked up around the U.S. in 2017.
City Revenue Growth Is Slowing Down
That's according to the latest National League of Cities fiscal conditions report.
The States and Metro Areas Where Poverty Was Highest Last Year
New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau offer a look at the states and metro areas that have been grappling with the nation’s highest poverty rates, as well as income inequality.
Revisiting a 50-Year Old Economic Development Tool
New research offers a fresh look at tax increment financing.
Mayors Seek to Offset 'Diminished' Federal Role on Climate Change
They're meeting with business leaders in San Francisco this week to discuss the issue.
Local Furor After Mayor’s Colin Kaepernick Social Media Classroom ‘Experiment’
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Alaska meth seizures increase … Portland mayor sets “cleanest” city goal … and L.A.’s new emergency shelter.
Teacher Pay Lags Badly Compared to Other Jobs, Study Finds
New research shows public educators face a growing “compensation penalty.”
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