The FCC Could Help Make Good Local Broadband Models Great
Santa Cruz County has taken steps to improve internet accessibility in its rural parts but wants local government to have more of a say in federal and state broadband policy discussions.
Americans Want Jails That Treat First, Punish Second
Poll: “It demonstrates that the American public is ahead of public officials in thinking about what is fair and equitable treatment under the law.”
'Federally Supported, State Managed, Locally Executed' Disaster Recovery
FEMA wants state and local governments to play a 'larger role' post-disaster while shifting those funds to mitigation.
The One Thing Infrastructure Experts Feel the Federal Budget Needs Desperately
Hint: 24 states, seeking new revenue, have already done it.
This Small California District Discovered Earthquake Risks It Never Knew It Had
One Concern is helping the Woodside Fire Protection District shore up disaster resilience with hazard modeling.
Unpredictable Intergovernmental Aid Is Particularly Challenging for Cities
Route Fifty’s 2018 Management Survey reveals an emerging hindrance to sound budget planning at the state and local levels.
Smart Technology Must Be Part of the U.S. Infrastructure Discussion, Too
Q&A: Security and privacy issues will abound if they go unaddressed as cities increasingly install smart infrastructure, according to federal officials.
National Governors Association to Ramp Up State Cyber Assistance
As more smart communities emerge, states are being encouraged to get policy frameworks in place that secure the front end of disruptive technologies being adopted.
New N.J. Governor Re-Enters Regional Climate Pact, Reversing Move By Christie
The Garden State joins others regulating emissions absent federal policy.
Chicago Focuses Its Quality of Life Index on Youth
Chronic, concentrated joblessness has caused young, black men to struggle in the nation's third-largest city, and an index will assist officials in refining services to help them be successful.
Public Transit Still Rules Rush Hour in Cities
But that doesn't mean ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft don't play an important role in addressing local mobility challenges, according to a new report.
Could Puerto Rico Turn Out to Be Trump’s First Infrastructure Win?
Some officials in the U.S. territory think so. And they’ve already secured a smart cities grant with hopes to expedite resilient hurricane recovery.
Pruitt’s States’ Rights Double-Standard on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The EPA administrator hopes to curtail California’s aggressive fuel economy standards having already backed the authority of states loosening clean air controls.
New York Looks to Lead on Offshore Wind, Not Drilling
Meanwhile, Alaska’s congressional delegation has backed offshore drilling in some places but wants local consultation before finalizing a plan.
Coalitions in U.S. Cities Are Vital in Meeting Key Paris Agreement Goals
Collaboration between mayors and organizations will make or break emissions targets.
Justice Department Tests Mayors With Its Latest Threat on Immigration Enforcement
By delaying law enforcement funds to all jurisdictions, Attorney General Jeff Sessions aims to further vilify “sanctuary cities.” “The stakes for cities here are very high.”
DOJ Sideswipes Mayors Gathering With Immigration Subpoena Threat
"As we stand here, we have 23 of our mayors that are now under threat of prosecution, because of something that the president has called 'sanctuary cities,'" said New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu.
Kansas City Enters ‘Phase 2’ of Its Smart City Transformation
“There is a greater value to the data we maintain as a city than we anticipated,” according to the city’s chief innovation officer.
Oakland’s Website Overhaul Is Underway
A new Design League embedded with city departments is helping identify which services to digitize.
Virginia Enters 2nd Year of On-Demand Traffic Intelligence Experiment
Standardized data is allowing the state to make more informed transportation decisions more often.
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