Puerto Rico Gov. Asks for ‘Equal Treatment’ to the Tune of $94 Billion
Ricardo Rosselló expects disaster relief on par with that provided to U.S. states.
Why Local Government Is More Innovative, But Also Gets More Blame
Philanthropies and the private sector are assuming more risk associated with infrastructure projects in lieu of much-needed federal funding.
Disaster-Prone Cities Urge Congress to Expand National Flood Insurance Program
“The terrible human suffering and economic damage wrought by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria make apparent the immediate need to focus on future-proofing communities…”
FCC Dinged Over Lack of Federal Strategy for Rural Broadband Adoption
“They have the authority, but I don’t know if they have the political interest,” said the National Digital Inclusion Alliance's director during Senate Commerce subcommittee questioning.
Boston’s Smarter 3-1-1 System Is Coming
Residents will soon be able to describe their problem in a sentence or less and have case types suggested to them.
18 Projects Across 6 Cities to Benefit From Gigabit Internet Grants
Mozilla is backing robotics as well as augmented and virtual reality efforts boosting education and workforce development in Austin and elsewhere.
Making New Mobility Services Adapt to Your City, Not the Other Way Around
Seattle has rolled out a new mobility playbook “anchored on understanding that we need to welcome this technology because it makes it easier for everyone to travel.”
City Leaders’ Support for Uber and Its Fellow Disruptors Exceeds Actual Partnerships
Lingering negative perceptions about the sharing economy, due to its tumultuous beginnings, are giving way with time and data, according to a new National League of Cities survey.
Most States Given Lousy Pretrial Justice Grades
New Jersey received the only A. The national average is a D. Comprehensive reform makes the difference.
Prioritizing Disaster Recovery Projects Through a Social Resilience Lens
Fostering social cohesion post-emergency is just as important as rebuilding infrastructure stronger.
How Much Every State’s Annual GDP Will Increase If Dreamers Stay
California would see, at minimum, an extra $6.1 billion a year if Congress passes the bipartisan Dream Act, and other states' gains are significant—especially as Dreamers get their degrees.
Survey of U.S. City Halls Shows Why Quality Census Data Is Vital for Local Governments
A lack of Census Bureau leadership and funding could taint federal data and jeopardize local operations, according to the Sunlight Foundation.
Cities Make LGBTQ Equality Gains Despite More Hostile State Political Climates
A total of 30 states have seen more than 130 pieces of anti-LGBTQ legislation introduced in 2017, but 24 million people live in cities with more inclusive policies.
Phoenix Clarifies Where It Stands on U.S. Immigration Policy
The city has revised protocols for school resource and traffic officers and publicized those reforms to alleviate immigrant residents’ fears they’re being profiled.
How Operational Intelligence Is Saving One County Time and Money on Troubleshooting
An IT operations use case has spawned a security use case as well in Hennepin County, and they’re not alone.
San Francisco's Path Forward to Close Its Digital Divide
The city will consider two public-private municipal fiber alternatives to a high-risk, purely public network.
How Likely Is Resilient Disaster Recovery in Puerto Rico?
Unlike with other hurricanes, the Trump administration holds all the cards—a good or bad thing depending on how committed it is to preparing the U.S. territory for the next major storm.
Scoring U.S. Cities on Their ‘Reproductive Freedom’
San Francisco earned top marks, according to a new National Institute for Reproductive Health report. Where does your city rate?
Local California Officials Applaud Governor’s Veto of Small Cell Wireless Permitting Bill
Efforts to bring a uniform permitting process to the Golden State will go back to the drawing board.
A City Data Collaborative for the Age of Autonomous Vehicles
ARGO Labs want to do for California public works agencies, what it did for water utilities—prioritize services and, in this case, road repairs.
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