Shrinking Small Towns See Hope in Refugees
Some small cities and towns across the country see the new arrivals as a way to boost shrinking populations and improve sagging economies.
German Official Feels Slighted and Neglected by U.S. Sister City in Michigan
Among the apparent transgressions: Bay City 'just didn't get around to' sending Ansbach a Christmas card.
Kaine, No. 2 on the Democratic Ticket, Touts His Municipal Government Experience
Speaking to the National Urban League, the former Richmond mayor and Virginia governor explained why the time he spent in local government has been critical to his political success as a U.S. senator.
Mobile Fieldworkers the Focus of New Smart Communities Challenge
Grants totaling $143,250 in tools, training and technical support for data collection are up for grabs.
Why Elected Officials Sometimes Need to Rein In Their Influence During Emergencies
Instead of inserting themselves into an unfolding response, politicians may want to keep their gravitas in check.
Coming to Terms With State and Local Government’s No. 1 Management Challenge
Successful companies manage employees as assets, not costs. It’s time the public sector did the same.
As Suburbs Age, Funding Fights Loom
The coming demographic shift could pit families with children against retired boomers in a fight for limited tax dollars.
Can Car-Centric Suburbs Adjust to Aging Baby Boomers?
The American suburbs are already aging. But car-centric neighborhoods with multilevel homes and scarce sidewalks are a poor match for people who can’t climb stairs or drive a car.
Local Officials to the Rescue for One Bear, One Kitten and Nine Ducklings
When animals need rescuing, local government workers come together and lend a helping hand.
Data Download: Measures to Meaning Part I
What can we learn from the data on the numbers of women in local government and the positions they hold?
Why State and Local Governments Should Care About Honeybee Swarms
It’s the season for honeybee swarms. Here’s what state and local governments say you should do if you spot one.
3 Characteristics of a 21st Century Government
According to the mayor of Fishers, Indiana, “internal alignment around core values” is important to reduce tensions between the legislative and executive branches.
Dallas City Manager Announces Exit; Missouri Rice Reaches Cuba
Also in our State and Local Memorial Day Weekend News Digest: ‘Blue Lives Matter’ legislation in Louisiana; Delaware vs. Zika; and Maryland’s equal pay law.
The Path to Better Performance Reporting
What are the lessons learned and what are we still learning about performance and evidence-based management in government?
How Park Directors Attract Wall Street Investors to City Projects
“For Wall Street to want to invest, there’s got to be something for them…” says Seattle’s park director.
L.A. Looks to Local University Entrepreneurs for New Civic Innovations
The first-ever Mayor’s Cup invites applicants to pitch their ideas for civic engagement and boosting the local economy.
Baltimore’s ‘Strong Mayor’ Survives Tight Votes; Seattle Adopts Adaptable Traffic System
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Philly’s parks make Google Street View first; Louisiana parishes fear they’ll lose millions of dollars; and Massachusetts needs new emissions limits.
Unleashing Urban Innovation: Smart City 2.0
To truly unleash the creativity and innovation of cities, city leaders have to deploy the infrastructure to make this possible, and then allow individuals and companies to leverage the data.
Arizona Bans Local Drone Laws; Denver Railroad Crossings Experience Glitches
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: 25 Connecticut police officers minorities might want to avoid; Detroit blight removal program investigated; and can D.C. spend money without Congress?
4 Ways to Help Evidence-Based Programs Succeed
Funding alone doesn't guarantee the success of these programs. Government leaders must keep needs and goals in mind, prioritize workforce capacity, then closely monitor the outcomes.
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