U.S. Mayors to Capitol Hill: It's Time to Boost Transportation Infrastructure Funding
“We’re going to need a federal fix here,” Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said during a U.S. Conference of Mayors task force meeting.
Can 'Uber 9-1-1' Improve Emergency Medical Response?
An interesting, but complicated idea: Medically trained Uber drivers with defibrillators and Epi-Pens.
How Kansas City, Kan., Is Fixing Its Sewers
The local government is under a September 2016 federal deadline to come up with a plan to stop unlawful raw sewage overflows into the Kansas and Missouri rivers.
Next Stop on Route Fifty’s ‘Roadmap’ Series: Colorado’s Western Slope
Sign up to receive the next installment in our cross-country journey from California to the East Coast.
How Colorado Is Getting Its State Employees to Lose Weight
Participants in the ‘State of Slim’ pilot program have lost an average of 8.59% of their body weight.
With Revamped Code Website, Chicago Tackles ‘Ridiculous’ Municipal Problem
The Windy City’s efforts to digitally transform its laws and regulatory codes takes a big step forward.
Should D.C.’s Big Red Transit Blunder Be Saved?
America’s so-called ‘worst transit project’ could be scrapped inches from the finish line. Can the District of Columbia government salvage its streetcar line and its nearly $200 million investment?
Watch a Utah Construction Crew Demolish a Bridge in 32 Seconds
Also, watch the Michigan Department of Transportation “slide” a new bridge into place.
Want to Join Us for Our Route Fifty ‘Roadmap’ Cross-Country Roadtrip?
We’ll soon be kicking off our virtual west-to-east journey from Sacramento to the East Coast. But you have to sign up to receive our exclusive updates.
Increasing Local Government Accessibility With ‘Hearing Loop’ Systems
Technology being wired into public facilities can help citizens who are hard of hearing.
Massachusuetts City Finally Lifts Longest-Ever Snow Emergency
City of Somerville to its residents: “Feel free to dance, sing, and celebrate.” But be sure to read the fine print.
San Francisco Moves Closer to Putting Big Restrictions on Chewing Tobacco
A Board of Supervisors member wants to protect “the next generation of San Franciscans” but will baseball players go along with proposed measures?
Introducing Route Fifty: GovExec State & Local Is Expanding Into an Upgraded Independent Digital News Publication
Route Fifty is coming in a few weeks and we’re going on a crosscountry ‘Roadmap’ roadtrip. Join us for the state and local journey in advance of our relaunch this spring.
Watch President Obama’s National League of Cities Address
Building a tech worker pipeline ‘doesn’t just apply to San Francisco. This doesn’t just apply to Boston. It applies across the board in every part of the country,’ president tells attendees.
Texas Bill Would Block Federal Funds for Local Rail Transit Projects
State senator with strong tea party convictions could cause more headaches for local officials.
Rahm Emanuel, Locked in a Mayoral Run-Off, Removes 50 Red-Light Cameras
Will Chicago voters see political opportunism in the mayor’s decision to reform the unpopular traffic enforcement program?
Local Leaders in Delaware Worry About Internal Email Snooping
New Castle County councilmembers are looking to host their own email system to keep it arms length from the county executive’s office.
Cuomo’s 90-Day Automatic Email Deletion Policy Faces New Scrutiny
State workers reportedly face new challenges sorting their inboxes.
Exploring Philadelphia’s Newly Upgraded Open Data Portal
It’s not all dull municipal datasets. There’s even a listing of happy hour specials.
Congressman Demands Names of Local Government Staffers, Hints at Prosecution
Conflict over the introduction of legalized marijuana in the nation’s capital has strained the complicated relationship between the D.C. government and Capitol Hill.
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