Local Officials to FCC: We’re Not the Ones Impeding 5G
A group of mostly mayors encouraged the Federal Communications Commission to refocus its efforts on new broadband investment, instead of preempting their oversight of public rights of way.
Treating Disaster Response Like a Trauma Patient
“We begin recovery the minute we start response,” according to the Maryland Emergency Management Agency's executive director.
White House Updates Senators on Trump's Infrastructure Plan
Administration officials told the lawmakers to expect more details about the proposal around the time of the president's State of the Union address, Sen. John Barrasso said Wednesday.
Push to Restore State and Local Deduction in Tax Bill Is Defeated
House Ways and Means Democrats and Republicans sparred Tuesday over the so-called SALT deduction.
House Chair Leaves Door Open for Bumping Up State and Local Deduction in Tax Bill
But Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady declined to speculate on the odds a property tax deduction cap would be raised above $10,000.
The Route Fifty Roadshow Goes To Columbus
We hope you'll join us as we explore partnerships, technology and smart cities live from the National Association of Counties Annual Conference.
The Local Government Preemption Debate in Texas Isn’t Just About Cities
In Gov. Greg Abbott’s war on local regulations, county leaders—including some in conservative jurisdictions—are wary of the potential impacts on their finances.
Iowa Gov. Supports State Preemption on Minimum Wage; Can Syracuse Block City-County Merger Plan?
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Winning and losing municipalities in Conn.; Pa. State Capitol vandalized; and Wash. state assesses data-sharing vulnerabilities.
Durham County's Recount Reveals Friction Between State and Local Governments
North Carolina can’t resolve its gubernatorial race until Durham County recounts its votes. But that isn’t as simple a matter as it seems.
Voting Hours Extended in Some N.C. Precincts
Software problems and a lack of paper forms caused delays at polling places in Durham County on Election Day.
Chafing Over Federal Land Control On Display As County Leaders Visit Capitol Hill
County officials came to Washington, D.C. to discuss a federal program that provides payments to localities for tax-exempt public lands. Some GOP members of Congress highlighted broader issues on Thursday.
As California’s Transportation Funding Package Stalls, Road-Shaming Continues
Trinity County’s unplowed roads cost emergency personnel precious hours.
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