Colorado’s First-in-the-Nation Risk-Limiting Audits Take Shape Ahead of 2017 Election
The state has had eight years to develop a secure election process that’s open source and easily replicable.
Trump Targets State Holdouts During Election Integrity Commission’s 1st Public Meeting
“If any state does not want to share this information, one has to wonder what they’re worried about,” the president said during a livestream.
In Homelessness Speech, Carson Warns of Fostering Dependency on Services
The Housing and Urban Development secretary lamented the “loss of human potential” when the U.S. needs to compete with China.
Boston’s Unparalleled Effort to Incorporate Racial Equity Into Urban Planning
“To be a strong city, we must learn to understand one another, break down the systemic racism of our history, and advocate for the rights of every Bostonian,” Mayor Marty Walsh said.
As Trump Demurs on Climate Action, Governors Try to Build Momentum
The U.S. Climate Alliance has a new website measuring emissions reductions by its state members “as the federal government abdicates its responsibility and ignores basic science.”
Local Governments Looking for Broadband Partners to Gather in Kansas City
What model is right for yours?
Trump Commission Already Having ‘Chilling Effect’ on State Voter Registration
“The commission is spearheaded by the four horsemen of voter suppression,” the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law president and executive director said.
Southern Nevada Has a Plan to Predict the Likelihood of Traffic Incidents 2 Hours Early
“We’re coming to the point where we’re going to have smart cars on dumb roads,” WayCare's CEO said.
Justice Department Reviewing Defenses of 10 ‘Sanctuary’ Jurisdictions’
An inspector general’s memo in May called them out and they all responded.
Las Vegas Begins Its Smart City Push
Starting with sensors at 10 intersections, Nevada’s largest city plans to grow out its IoT infrastructure and data-gathering operation to encompass its entirety by 2025.
Charlotte Is Among 5 Cities Developing More Inclusive Procurement
“We know that diverse and equitable communities tend to be more economically and civically vibrant and experience more growth,” said a Living Cities employee of its latest City Accelerator cohort.
Who Exactly Is Asking States for Voter Roll Data?
It's unclear who on the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity saw a letter demanding data from states.
Despite Opposition From Mayors and Police, U.S. House Looks to Punish ‘Sanctuary Cities’
“Many departments have such policies to encourage crime victims and witnesses to report crimes and to build trust with immigrant communities,” wrote New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu in a letter to representatives.
How One Bay Area CIO Is Moving His County to the Cloud
Hyperconverged infrastructure has meant major savings for San Mateo County, California, as it bridges the technology divide between its disconnected and affluent cities.
Data USA Relaunches With More State and Local Visualizations
Cities from Cincinnati to Phoenix have incorporated the information into their own platforms.
The Return of the Mayors Challenge
It’s back in the U.S. for its fourth iteration and bigger than ever, having been folded into Bloomberg Philanthropies’ new $200 million American Cities Initiative.
What 3 U.S. Mayors Think Cities Will Be Like in 2030
The mayors of Baltimore, Boston and Denver weighed in on major issues their cities are facing at the U.S. Conference of Mayors 85th annual meeting.
Bill Clinton: Mayors Are the Cure to Rising Tribalism in the U.S.
In a possible subtle jab at Trump, the former president said: “Diverse groups make better decisions than lone geniuses.”
What’s the ‘Most Impactful Thing’ Trump Will Do for Infrastructure?
At the U.S. Conference of Mayors annual meeting, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti spoke with the White House’s point person on infrastructure about the need for federal grants to incentivize innovation and maintenance.
Labor Secretary to Mayors: Localized Apprenticeship Programs Won’t ‘Water Down’ Workforce Skills
The Trump administration wants cities and industries to spearhead such initiatives and incorporate them into two- and four-year education programs.
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